The Arab Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation has appointed Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Majid, Vice President of the UAE Weightlifting Federation, as its ambassador in recognition of his contributions to the development of bodybuilding in the UAE and his role in supporting and organising championships that have helped popularise the sport and improve athletes’ performance.
The appointment was announced during the opening ceremony of the African Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship, being held in Alexandria, Egypt.
Al Majid was also honoured by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) during the ceremony, which was attended by Alexandria Governor Engineer Ayman Attia; Dr Adel Fahim, President of the Egyptian, Arab and African Bodybuilding and Fitness Federations and First Vice President of the International Federation; Alexandria Youth and Sports Directorate Director Walid Rifai; Al Ittihad Alexandria Club President Mohamed Salama; and several other sports officials.
Fahim presented Al Majid with the International Federation’s shield in recognition of his sporting initiatives and efforts in organising championships that provide athletes with opportunities to compete and gain experience, while helping expand participation in bodybuilding across the UAE.
Al Majid expressed his pride at being appointed an ambassador of the Arab Federation, describing the honour as an incentive to continue working towards developing the sport, expanding cooperation among Arab federations, and launching initiatives aimed at discovering and nurturing sporting talent.
