Dubai, UAE hosted the most important event of the season — the World Strongman Championship, marking the official sporting finale of the year and a key institutional milestone for World Strongman (WSM).
The championship brought together elite athletes representing national federations and WSM member countries. Competitions were conducted under official World Strongman rules, ensuring objective sporting assessment, high-level competition, and strong spectator appeal in line with international standards.
A Championship of Resilience and Continuity
The final championship of the season was delivered during a challenging transition period for the organization. Despite management changes and internal restructuring, World Strongman successfully staged the World Championship at a high professional level, including full international TV production and global media filming.
This achievement confirmed the resilience and operational maturity of World Strongman as an international sports organization capable of delivering world-class championships under complex circumstances.
Institutional Support and Strategic Partners
The championship and the annual assembly were delivered with the support of key international partners, reinforcing the institutional credibility of the event.
Special recognition is given to IFBB and IFBB Academy, whose cooperation and professional support contributed to the development of strongman as a structured, modern, and internationally aligned sport.
The involvement of IFBB and IFBB Academy reflects a shared commitment to:
- high standards of sports education and athlete development;
- international governance principles;
- professional event organization and institutional cooperation.
International Media Distribution
Global media coverage of the championship was implemented in partnership with ICARUS Sports, delivering international television and digital distribution.
News content, highlights, special programs, and video features from the event were prepared for worldwide dissemination through television broadcasters, OTT platforms, inflight entertainment systems, and digital media channels — significantly expanding the global visibility of World Strongman.
Official Results
World Strongman Championship — Final Category
The championship was conducted in one official competition category under World Strongman rules.
All results were validated by the World Strongman Technical Committee and approved in accordance with WSM competition regulations.
Final Standings
| Rank | Athlete | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st Place | Leon Miroshnik | WSM / Russia |
| 🥈 2nd Place | David Shamey | WSM / Russia |
| 🥉 3rd Place | Avazjon Khyadarov | Uzbekistan |
| 🥉 3rd Place | Ahmed Almoosa | Bahrain |
The final rankings were determined based on overall performance across all official disciplines, with results calculated using the cumulative points system. In accordance with WSM regulations, two athletes share third place.
Full results:
Annual World Strongman Assembly
Alongside the championship, the annual World Strongman Assembly was held, during which the organization reviewed the results of the season and confirmed its key strategic priorities, including:
- institutional development and governance standardization;
- readiness for integration into recognized international sports structures;
- implementation of anti-doping procedures in line with WADA standards;
- expansion of international and continental programs;
- strengthening World Strongman’s role as a global governing platform for strongman sport.
Special thanks were also expressed to the companies involved in the organizational support of The World Strongman Championship 2024. Among them:
- The Dubai Sports Council (https://dubaisc.ae/) is the main partner and official body responsible for the development of the sports sector in the Emirates;
- The Scandalist (https://scandalist.ae/) – The main partner providing all participants with invigorating drinks with amazing taste. The Scandalist encourages everyone to become unbeatable and scandalously bright, as demonstrated by the main representative, the face of The Scandalist – Lion Miroshnik, who became the Champion in the category U-110;
- AMK Invest – The main partner providing support for strongman sports.
- FanApps (https://fanapps.io/) – The main partner in creating mobile applications for professional athletes, sports organizations, and event venues.
Looking Ahead
The season finale in Dubai marked not only the conclusion of a competitive year, but also the starting point of a new phase for World Strongman — focused on international recognition, transparent governance, strong partnerships, and alignment with Olympic principles.
World Strongman continues to move forward — building the future of the sport on a solid institutional foundation.
