{"id":79656,"date":"2025-08-15T15:36:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T15:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/battle-of-the-giants-returns-for-liberias-2025-qualifiers"},"modified":"2025-08-15T15:43:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T15:43:53","slug":"battle-of-the-giants-returns-for-liberias-2025-qualifiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/battle-of-the-giants-returns-for-liberias-2025-qualifiers","title":{"rendered":"Battle of the Giants Returns for Liberia’s 2025 Qualifiers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>Organized by the Liberia Strongman Federation with support from the Ministry of Youth & Sports, the event aims to crown the nation\u2019s strongest man and woman while boosting national pride.<\/p>\n

Liberia\u2019s premier strength sports event, the Liberia Strongman and Strongwoman Qualifiers, is making a comeback.<\/p>\n

Dubbed: \u201cThe Battle of the Giants,\u201d the competition will take place on Monday, August 25, 2025 at the SKD Sports Complex in Paynesville, outside Monrovia.<\/p>\n

Organized by the Liberia Strongman Federation with support from the Ministry of Youth & Sports, the event aims to crown the nation\u2019s strongest man and woman while boosting national pride.<\/p>\n

A Legacy of Strength and Global Ambition<\/b><\/p>\n

The competition has a rich history of celebrating athletic prowess. The inaugural strongman event crowned Abraham Mensah, and the second edition in December 2022 saw Benjamin Thomas, known as \u201cNo Fear,\u201d take the title.<\/p>\n

Thomas\u2019s win was historic, making him the first to receive the $1,000 cash prize and belt.<\/p>\n

His journey didn\u2019t stop there; he became the first Liberian to compete at the prestigious Arnold Schwarzenegger Strongman Classic in Ohio, proving that local success can open doors to international platforms.<\/p>\n

More Than a Competition<\/b><\/p>\n

Beyond the physical feats, this event is meant to have a positive societal impact.<\/p>\n

According to organizers, strength sports build physical and mental resilience, promote public health by enhancing heart health and mobility, and inspire youth.<\/p>\n

Emmanuel Paye, Co-CEO of the Liberia Strongman Federation, said the event is \u201ca celebration of strength, resilience, and national pride.\u201d He added that it will \u201cshowcase Liberia\u2019s finest athletes and inspire a new generation to embrace strength sports.\u201d<\/p>\n

Echoing this sentiment, Christopher Dompo, Chairman of the Event Committee, encouraged the public to attend. \u201cThis event is more than a contest; it is a testament to the unstoppable spirit of Liberia\u2019s athletes,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

With past champions achieving international recognition, the 2025 qualifiers are expected to inspire new contenders and solidify the competition\u2019s role as a national institution that unifies communities and nurtures champions.<\/p>\n

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