With the support of the Alanya Tourism Operators Association, Ivars Smaukstelis from Latvia became the champion of the MLO Strongman Champions League World Series Finals. The athletes who achieved top positions received their trophies from Alanya Mayor Adem Murat Yücel.
Alanya hosted the competition, which featured 12 athletes. The final day of the event took place at the İskele Şelale Square. On the second day, the athletes competed in categories including tire pulling, Conan wheel (330 kg), deadlift, vehicle lifting, and loading sandbags onto vehicles.
Ivars Smaukstelis from Latvia has become the world's strongest man. Ervin Toots from Estonia came in second, and Kane Francis from the United Kingdom finished third. The athletes who placed were awarded their trophies, and Ivars Smaukstelis, the world's strongest man, received his gold belt from Alanya Mayor Adem Murat Yücel and Strongman Türkiye Director Şükrü Cimrin.