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Forging a new era of Strongman—championing clean competition with Olympic ambition
“A new era has begun in the sport of Strongman. We are committed to clean competition, with the Olympics as our ultimate goal.”
– Vladimir Burdun, President of the World Strongman International Union
Founded in 2003, the World Strongman International Union promotes strength sports globally through premier competitions.
Now based in Dubai under Emirates Sports Group, it campaigns for Olympic recognition and inspires future athletes. A new anti-doping program with WADA marks a key step toward this goal.
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Strongman is a strength sport where athletes compete across multiple disciplines testing mental and physical strength, speed, and endurance. The sport includes standard disciplines, such as:
Events focus on lifting and moving weights, either individually or in pairs, measured by time or distance. Competitions are divided into weight classes: 4 for men, 5 for women, and 4 for disabled athletes (Parastrongman), ensuring fair, exciting contests across all categories.
The inaugural event in this new format took place on March 28, 2024, at Dubai Sports City – Emirates Sports Hotel. Organized by the World Strongman International Union in collaboration with the Alliance of Independent Recognized Members of Sports (AIMS), the competition attracted a diverse audience of over 350 spectators, 100 representatives from international companies, and 60 participants from around the globe. Going forward, the championships will be held annually.
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