Mohsen Samadi sealed Iran’s place atop the final medal standings at the International Federation of Fitness and Bodybuilding (IFBB) World Bodybuilding Championships after winning the regular overall title in Benidorm ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB

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Semadi had earlier triumphed in the over 100 kilograms category ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB
Semadi had earlier triumphed in the over 100 kilograms category ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB
Hossein Kalateh was Iran's first gold medallist today, winning the up to 95kg title ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB
Hossein Kalateh was Iran's first gold medallist today, winning the up to 95kg title ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB
Haitham Al Zadjali was one of two competitors from Oman to taste victory today after winning the up to 85kg crown ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB
Haitham Al Zadjali was one of two competitors from Oman to taste victory today after winning the up to 85kg crown ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB
Compatriot Ahmed Al Harthi topped the up to 90kg podium ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB
Compatriot Ahmed Al Harthi topped the up to 90kg podium ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB
Poland's Szymon Lada proved too strong for his rivals in the up to 100kg category ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB
Poland's Szymon Lada proved too strong for his rivals in the up to 100kg category ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB
Prior to today's action, representatives of all the participating countries posed for a photograph ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB
Prior to today's action, representatives of all the participating countries posed for a photograph ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB
IFBB President Rafael Santonja delivered a speech as part of proceedings ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB
IFBB President Rafael Santonja delivered a speech as part of proceedings ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB
China were one of 13 nations to claim at least one gold medal at the Championships ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB
China were one of 13 nations to claim at least one gold medal at the Championships ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB
Santonja, centre, has confirmed that the 2018 edition of the World Bodybuilding Championships will take place in Spanish city Marbella ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB
Santonja, centre, has confirmed that the 2018 edition of the World Bodybuilding Championships will take place in Spanish city Marbella ©Igor Kopcek/East Labs Team/IFBB