DOHA: Talal Al Kuwari was crowned Qatar’s Strongest Man in the Qatari nationals’ category of the second edition of Aspire Zone’s Qatar’s Strongest Man held last weekend.
Kenyan Christopher Oketch clinched the title in the open race for Qatar residents (expatriates category). The contest saw 16 participants in two categories battling it out over five gruelling tasks which pushed the men’s physical and mental strength to the limit.
“I am ecstatic with my win, but it was a tough race as the standard this year was exceptionally high.
“I would like to thank Aspire Zone for putting on an amazing event and the second edition was one of the standout events during the Qatar National Day weekend,” said Al Kuwari.
Oketch, who was one of the youngest participants this year, dominated in all five tasks.
He said: “I am ecstatic with my win and to be crowned Qatar’s Strongest Man. It was a thrilling event and a very close race between all contestants, and I look forward to the opportunity to defend my title next year.” The contest was held over two days with an open race for Qatar residents on Thursday and the Qatari nationals’ category on Friday.
Second place was awarded to Joseph Iroo Ekadeli from Kenya, and third place went to Meshack Otieno Ogo, also a Kenyan in the open race category.
Fahad Al Haddad was awarded second place and Rashid Al Marri third place in the Qatari nationals’ category. In fourth place were Ali Essa Albinali and Abdulla Majid Allaq, fifth place went to Abdulla Essa Albinali, sixth place was taken by Salah Abdulrahman Zaenalabdeen.
Rounding out the Qatari nationals’ category was Mohammed Jarlla Almarri in seventh place.
Participants competed in five challenges, including weight lifting, lifting a car, pulling a truck, moving a giant tyre and moving an Atlas stone and sand bags.
Congratulating the winners, Abdullah Al Khater, Events Manager, Aspire Zone, said a GCC category would be added to the competition. The Peninsula
