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IFBB
NEWS

THE EMIRATE OF AJMAN, UAE, WILL HOST THE
IFBB ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2025 AND THE
IFBB WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2026

l Dr. Rafael Santonja, President of the IFBB, met in Ajman with His
Highness Sheikh H.H. Abdulaziz bin Humaid bin Rashid Al Noaimi,
Chief of the Ajman Tourism Department, and Mr. Mahmood Khaleel
Alhashmi, Director General of the Ajman Department of Tourism
Development. He was accompanied by Sheikh Abdullah, President of
the Emirates Federation, Dr. Adel Fahim, IFBB Vice President and
Executive Assistant, as well as a large group of officials from the
Emirates Federation.
During the meeting, a press conference was held to mark the signing
of contracts for the 2025 Asian Championships, scheduled for mid-June
in Ajman, and for the 2026 Men’s and Women’s World Championships.
The United Arab Emirates is a global hub with one of the world’s
busiest airports and offers convenient visa facilities.
The event authorities in Ajman have shown great enthusiasm for
sports, fostering an excellent collaborative spirit between the Emirate
and the International Federation. With the support of the UAE National
Federation, they aim to ensure these events are memorable and set pH. H. Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid bin
new records in the history of our sport. Rashid Al Noaimi, Chairman of the Ajman
Top-tier sports facilities and the magnificent beachfront hotels will Tourism Development Department with
make hosting these major events even easier and more enjoyable. President Santonja.

pPresident Santonja with H. H. Sheikh Abdelaziz bin Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman
Tourism Development, IFBB Vice President for Asia, H. H. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Hamad Al Sharki, Mr. Mahmood
Khaleel Alhashmi, Director-general of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development and Dr. Adel Fahim el
Sayed, IFBB Vice President for Africa accompanied by recognize IFBB officials.

tHis Highness
Sheikh
Abdulaziz bin
Humaid bin
Rashid Al
Noaimi, Chief
of the Ajman
Tourism
Department
and President
Santonja,
signing the
contract for the
IFBB World
Championships
2026.

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