The University of Sharjah has officially been selected to host the upcoming World University Powerlifting Championship in August 2026. The announcement was made during a visit by Mr. Matthias Remund, Secretary-General of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), and his accompanying delegation to the university’s headquarters, where they formally handed over the championship flag to His Excellency Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah.

Prof. Al Naimiy warmly welcomed Mr. Remund and his delegation, conveying greetings from His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Sharjah.He expressed the university’s readiness to organize and host this prestigious global event, emphasizing its commitment to excellence in sports and international collaboration. Prof. Al Naimiy also highlighted the university’s successful hosting of the inaugural Asian Universities Powerlifting Cup last year, which was held in partnership with the UAE Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation.

Mr. Remund praised the University of Sharjah’s state-of-the-art sports facilities, logistical capabilities, and highly qualified sports management team. He expressed confidence that these resources would ensure the championship’s success, which is expected to attract university teams from around the world.

The meeting was attended by senior university officials, including Dr. Salah Taher Al Haj, Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs; Prof. Eid Kanaan, Dean of Student Affairs; and Salah Al-Amiri, Head of Sports Activities at the university. The FISU delegation included Mr. Ali Musri Al-Dhaheri, a member of FISU, and Mr. Imad Bounouach, FISU Advisor for Africa and the Middle East.