News & activities
Reports, previews and announcements from the IFBB family.
2022 Season in Europe
In 2022, the European sports season begins in France with the IFBB Lyon Grand Prix, followed by a new edition of the well known event, Siberian Power Show, that will count with a pro qualifier event, a professional…
Last Event of the Year in China
The 2021 season closed in China with the occasion of its National Championships, in the beautiful island of Hainan, in the south of the country, with high participation of athletes.
In Memoriam: Chris Dickerson (1939-2021)
Is it with deep sadness that we must report the passing away of the Bodybuilding Legend, Henri Christophe “Chris” Dickerson; on December 23th, at the age of 82 y.o.
Elections in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Federation celebrated its elections, resulting elected as President, Mr. Lo Man Kwong.
IFBB Academy in Ecuador
Last Thursday took place a major graduation of students of the IFBB Academy in Ecuador in the Auditorium of the Olympic Committee in Guayaquil.
IFBB National Events
The Federation of Ivory Coast celebrated a major national event, preparing its international calendar for next year.
Visit of the French Federation to the IFBB Headquarters
The President of the French Federation, Mr. Mario Valero, accompanied by executives of his federation, met with the IFBB President in the IFBB offices in Madrid.
IFBB Season 2022
Among other major events, the IFBB Mister Universe competitions will be celebrated in Pune, India, for the Asia continent, in Cairo, Egypt, for Africa, in Beirut, for the Middle East, in São Paulo, for America, and in…
International Fitness Show and IFBB Fitness World Cup
The International Fitness Show and IFBB Fitness World Cup in the United Arab Emirates has been another great success for the IFBB.
IFBB Mister and Miss Universe in Paraguay
Asunción hosted the first edition of the IFBB Mister and Miss Universe in South America.
IFBB National Events
The last IFBB national competitions of 2021 are being held.
Elections in Slovakia
The Slovak Federation held its national elections, in which, the Eng. Boris Mlsna was reelected as President.
National Event in Chinese Taipei
IFBB National events keep going on around the world, this time, the Chinese Taipei Federation held its national championships in the city of Taipei, open for all IFBB categories and with a large number of athletes.
New PRO Qualifier Event in Czech Republic
The Brezna Fitness Cup in Czech Republic began its journey as the third event of this year in the Central European country.
IFBB Diamond Cup Roma 2021
Rome held a magnificent edition of its classic IFBB Diamond Cup, organized by Mr. Benedetto Mondelo, in the magnificent facilities of the Marriott Park Hotel.
Meetings With the Argentine Sports Authorities
At his visit to Buenos Aires, President Santonja, joined by the President of the Argentine Federation, Mr. Jorge Asp, met with the Sub-secretary of Sports of Argentina, Mr. Daniel Diaz.
IFBB South American Championships and Congress
Buenos Aires hosted again a magnificent IFBB South American Championships and Congress, with the attendance of delegations from all the countries in the area.
The Chairman of the IFBB Anti-doping Commission Visits the IFBB Headquarters
The Chairman of the IFBB Anti-Doping Commission, Prof. Mauricio De Arruda, visited President Santonja at the IFBB headquarters in Madrid, holding an extensive working meeting, in which they evaluated and followed up the…
IFBB Diamond Cup Tunisia
A new edition of the IFBB Diamond Cup Tunisia has been celebrated. The event in its second edition was organized at the highest level.
President Santonja At the Junior Pan American Games
President Santonja visited Cali with the occasion of the Junior Pan American Games.
IFBB South American Championships
This weekend President Santonja will be traveling to Buenos Aires, Argentina, with the occasion of the IFBB South American Championships, and the Assembly of the South American Confederation.
International Fitness Show and IFBB Fitness World Cup
Everything is ready in Dubai for the International Fitness Show and IFBB Fitness World Cup.
In Memoriam: Dave “the Blond Bomber” Draper
Is it with deep sadness that we must report the passing away of 1966 IFBB Mr. Universe, Dave Draper, on November 30th; at the age of 79 y.o.
IFBB Mister Universo in Paraguay
Everything is ready for the IFBB Mister & Miss Universe in the city of Asunción.