Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed gives winner trophy to a female player during the ceremony at the University of Sharjah on Monday. WAM

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), attended the wrap-up of the first Asian Cup for Universities in Powerlifting, organised by the University in cooperation with the Emirates Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (EBFF).

Kicked off on Aug.16, the tournament sparked the fire of competitions among the participating universities in all the tournament categories, at UoS' Sports Complex.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed with one of the winners of the tournament. WAM

The tournament hosted 180 players from 48 universities across Asia, representing 11 countries, including 14 from the UAE, 17 from Iraq, 5 from Syria, 4 from India, 2 from Saudi Arabia, and one each from Kuwait, Qatar, Iran, Jordan, Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed crowned the tournament winners, where the American University of Sharjah won first place in the men's category, and UAE University in the women's. 

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed with the winners during the ceremony. WAM

He also honoured the Special Olympics participants and the winning players in the Champion of Champions category, and last but not least, the partners and sponsors of the tournament.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed received a souvenir from the Asian Powerlifting Federation.

The conclusion of the competitions was attended by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamad Bin Saif Al Sharqi, Chairman of the EBFF, Khaled Jassim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Tourism and Commerce Development Authority; Salem Ali Al Ghaithi, Director of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority; Dr Hamid Majul Al Nuaimi, University of Sharjah Chancellor, and several senior officials. Representatives of participating sports federations and universities were also present.

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