In brief
At the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Worlds held in Madrid from 30 October to 1 November 2026, the UAE national team won a total of ten medals, with five gold, three silver, and two bronze. Key athletes Rashid Mohammed Al Habsi, Tariq Mousa Mubarak, and Abdullah Hassan Al Marzouqi earned individual golds and overall champion titles, while the federation urged athletes to prepare for the upcoming Asian Championships. The achievement marks a significant milestone for UAE bodybuilding on the global stage.
On Sunday 3 November 2026, the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) World Bodybuilding Championships concluded in Madrid, Spain, where the United Arab Emirates national team emerged with a haul of ten medals and three overall champion titles, according to WAM.
The medals comprised five golds, three silvers and two bronzes. Gold medals were awarded to Rashid Mohammed Al Habsi in men’s physique (176 cm), Tariq Mousa Mubarak in masters physique, Abdullah Mubarak Al Mutairi in masters classic bodybuilding, and Abdullah Hassan Al Marzouqi, who captured a second gold in the masters and men’s bodybuilding categories.
Silver medals went to Khalid Bakhit Al Falasi in masters bodybuilding (80 kg), Abdullah Ahmed Al Falasi in men’s physique (170 cm), and Abdullah Ali Al Khattal Al Mehairi in masters physique. The bronze medals were won by Ahmed Hassan Sulaiman Rustam in bodybuilding (85 kg) and Mohammed Issa Al Baloushi in the 65 kg class.
The three gold‑winning athletes — Al Habsi, Mubarak and Al Marzouqi — also received the overall champion titles for their respective categories, marking the only overall wins for the UAE team.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, Chairman of the UAE Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, praised the athletes and the technical and administrative staff. He urged the team to maintain readiness for upcoming Asian competitions, emphasizing continued preparation and support for future events.
WAM reported that the competition ran from 30 October to 1 November, featuring athletes from around the world and providing a platform for the UAE to demonstrate its growing presence in the international bodybuilding community.
