Lebanese sports player Rabih Mustafa El-Sakka from Sidon, was crowned world champion in physical strength after partaking in the WPC World Cup in Egypt, with the participation of champions from 19 countries.

Sakka won the gold medal for the fourth time in a row, setting a new world record in the bench press, and the highest number in the championship, and was honored as the best athlete. 

Sakka dedicated his victory to the Lebanese people in general, and the people of his city Sidon in particular, stressing that it was "a new achievement through which he wished to bring joy to the hearts of the Lebanese."