emirates7 - The UAE national powerlifting team claimed an impressive 21 medals at the West Asia Classic Powerlifting Cup 2025, which concluded today in Qatar with participation from 10 countries.

The UAE’s haul comprised 7 gold, 6 silver, and 8 bronze medals.

In the 63kg category, Abdulrahman Al Junaibi earned one gold and three silver medals. John Andous secured a gold, a silver, and a bronze in the 105kg category. Mohammed Al Kaabi added one gold and three bronze medals in the 93kg category, while Walid Jammoul took home one gold and one bronze in the open weight division. Issa Al Marzouqi claimed a bronze in the 83kg category, along with three additional medals in the “Champion of Champions,” overall total, and Best Player categories.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, President of the UAE Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, extended his congratulations to the UAE sports community and the national powerlifting team for their international success. He commended the efforts of the technical and administrative staff and emphasized the importance of further developing the team with talent and excellence ahead of the World Powerlifting Championship, set to be hosted in Fujairah in June 2026.