News & activities
Reports, previews and announcements from the IFBB family.
IFBB International Competition Coach Certification.
The IFBB Academy kicks off the year with an exciting educational opportunity.
MR. Universe Australia 2024
In Perth, Western Australia, the Regal Theatre became the epicenter of bodybuilding and fitness with a fantastic edition of the Mr. Universe, the championship that travels the world.
IFBB World Fitness Championships & Men’s World Cup
The IFBB Men’s World Championship is taking place successfully in the magnificent capital of Japan. The arrival of delegations and athlete registration have been completed, as well as the technical meeting presided over…
IFBB Arab Bodybuilding Championships 2024
Last weekend in Manama – Kingdom of Bahrain, an incredible sports event took place: the Arab Bodybuilding Championships, open to all IFBB-affiliated national Arab federations. The competition featured athletes from the…
Georgian Cup Bodybuilding and Fitness
In Tbilisi, Georgia, the National Federation successfully hosted the Georgia Cup Bodybuilding and Fitness 2024 championship. The entire IFBB team, led by Mrs. Nutsa Zurabishvili, did an outstanding job organizing the…
MR Universe Thailand 2025
The Thailand Federation under the lidership of its president Ms. Ratchanee Sornbutr, is working enthusiastically to organize the first edition of this mythical bodybuilding and fitness championship, bringing together…
IFBB Diamond Cup Rome 2024
Pomezia, located about 30 kilometers south of Rome, renowned for its blend of history, nature, and modernity, was the magnificent venue for this edition of the Diamond Cup Rome 2024, held at the Hotel Principe.
IFBB Gulf Championships 2024
In Dammam, a vibrant city located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, known for blending modernity with Saudi traditions and standing out as an important economic, cultural, and tourism hub in the country, a new…
Mauritius Fitness Challenge 2024
In the paradisiacal island of Mauritius, located in the Indian Ocean and famous for its white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons, and volcanic mountains, known for its rich nature, cultural diversity, and hospitality, the…
MR Universe Chile 2024
The first edition of this prestigious championship, which travels around the world, was a great success in the Andean country of South America. The fantastic Le Méridien Hotel in Santiago de Chile welcomed hundreds of…
IFBB MR UNIVERSE PORTUGAL 2024 and JOSE MONTEIRO INTERNATIONAL CUP
Povoa de Lanhoso, Portugal. The beautiful Portuguese town hosted the best of bodybuilding and fitness from the region in two top-level international competitions. The excellent work of the IFBB team in Portugal, under…
The IFBB Executive Director Visits IFBB Headquarters
The IFBB Executive Director, Mr. Gabriel Toncean, visited the IFBB Headquarters to meet with President Santonja. During the meeting, they discussed upcoming events in Romania, including the IFBB International Grand Prix…
X Challenge Muscle Beach Jeddah 2024
This December, the beautiful and majestic beaches of Saudi Arabia will be filled with sports passion! An amazing weekend that combines the thrill of competition with the stunning beauty of the beach in a unique setting.
It’s Official! Ajman, UAE, Will Host the IFBB Asian Championships 2025
Dr. Rafael Santonja, President of the IFBB, met in Ajman with His Highness Sheikh Abdulaziz, Chief of the Ajman Tourism Department, and Mr. Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of the Ajman Department of Tourism…
Total Success At the IFBB Diamond Cup Cancún 2024
CANCÚN, MÉXICO – The Caribbean paradise hosted a spectacular edition of the IFBB Diamond Cup, bringing together top-tier bodybuilding and fitness athletes from various countries. Excellently organized by the Mexican…
MR Universe Saudi Arabia 2024
AL-KHOBAR, DAMMAM, in Saudi Arabia, hosted one of the final editions of this year’s Mr. Universe, the IFBB championship that tours the world.
IFBB Mediterranean Championships 2024
The classic bodybuilding and fitness event, held annually on the beautiful island of Malta, had an outstanding edition last weekend, with the participation of prominent athletes who joined us for a Sunday of pure muscle…
IFBB World Fit Model Championships 2024
Glamour, elegance, and physical symmetry took center stage this past weekend in Kaunas, Lithuania, where the conference hall of the Varnupe Hotel hosted the IFBB World Fit-Model Championships 2024. Excellently organized…
IFBB Lithuania International Grand Prix 2024
The Lithuanian Federation, under the leadership of its president Ms. Sandra Martinkiene, presented the LITHUANIA INTERNATIONAL GRAND PRIX last weekend.
IFBB Diamond Cup Skopje 2024
Last weekend, at the Diamond Mall in Skopje, one of the most anticipated bodybuilding and fitness championships in Southeast Europe showcased a remarkable lineup of high-quality athletes, as expected from the Diamond…
Bodybuilding Challenge in Malta
On November 10th, in the charming island of Malta, we will experience an epic day of bodybuilding competition! Get ready to be part of this gathering of athletes from around the world in three incredible muscle-packed…
MR Universe Canary Islands
Last weekend, at the Piramide de Arona – Mare Nostrum Resort in Tenerife, we experienced a day of pure sport with another edition of the Mr. Universe Canary Islands. This sports spectacle was excellently organized by…
IFBB Intercontinental Cup 2024
Last weekend, at the Igalo Sport Center in Herceg Novi, Montenegro, a large number of athletes representing 15 countries starred in the first edition of the IFBB Intercontinental Cup. It was a true sports festival,…
IFBB Fitlap Cup 2024 Fitnes Challenge
Last weekend, Tallinn, Estonia, was the epicenter of sports, hosting a now-classic event in the region that brought together bodybuilding, fitness, and the fitness challenge.