News & activities
Reports, previews and announcements from the IFBB family.
Successful Oslo Grand Prix 2018
Organized by the Norwegian Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation (NKF) chaired by Ms Tone Opheim, the recent Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th April the elegant Oslo Konserthus held a new edition of the Oslo Grand Prix 2018, open…
Sweden Grand Prix (malmö): Another Challenging PRO Qualifier Event
Open for all the European athletes, the coming next IFBB Sweden Grand Prix 2018, in Malmö (Sweden); will be a fantastic opportunity to discover new Junior talents (Bikini and Men’s Physique) and bring them the emotion…
Diamond Cup Poland 2018
In one of the most hectic weekends of the year, the coming next Diamond Cup Poland 2018 will be another challenge for IFBB athletes, especially Europeans.
Abu Dhabi Muscle & Fitness Expo: the Action Goes Back to U.A.E.
Under the leadership of Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Saif al Sharqui, the United Arab Emirates and its National Federation (EBBF) offered, in 2017, some fantastic international Bodybuilding events in Fujairah and…
2018 World Ranking, Updated.
After the last qualifier event (IFBB President Santonja´s Cup) celebrated in Nafplio (Greece; March 23th to 25th), the 2018 World Ranking has been updated by the IFBB, bringing the latest information for athletes and…
Saudi Arabia: New Success for Bodybuilding & IFBB Gulf Academy
Led by its chairman, Mr Abdul Karim Mohammed Saeed; the IFBB Academy reached a new success on the education in Bodybuilding concepts for athletes, coaches and trainers at the Persian Gulf area.
French Federation President Visited IFBB Headquarters.
Mario Valero, president of the French Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation (AFBBF), joined by its vice-president, Jean Marie Mignon; visited today President Santonja, at the IFBB Headquarters, in Madrid. The meeting was…
Documentary Film About Robby Robinson´s Life
The legendary bodybuilder Robby Robinson (a.k.a. The Black Prince) is the main star in the documentary film about his life that its been recorded and will be titled “The Black Prince: Trust or Bust”.
Tomás Bures; New President of the Czech Federation
The excellent athlete and experienced sports manager and administrator, Mr Tomás Bures became, today, in the new president of the Czech Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation (Svaz Kulturistiky a Fitness Ceske Republiky;…
Bodybuilding Grows, in Angola, With the Angfbb
The National Federation of Bodybuilding in Angola (ANGFBB), chaired by president Braulio Martins, is doing new and effective steps in the promotion of our sports, in this country located at the South of African…
Canada: 3 International Events in 2018
Canada, the cradle of IFBB, will be one of the most active countries in this 2018 season. The Canadian National Federation (CBBF) chaired by Mrs Georgina Dunnington, is Canada’s only IFBB recognized governing body for…
Finnish Federation: 2018 Annual Meeting & Executive Board
The Finnish Fitness Sports Association (IFBB sanctioned National Federation, recognized by the Finnish Olympic Committee and supported by the Finnish Government) celebrated its Annual Meeting on March 25, at Hotel…
New International Judges Seminar in Genoa (italy)
Perfectly organized by the Italian Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation chaired by Mr Benedetto Mondello, the beautiful city of Genoa held an interesting IFBB Judges Seminar, recent weekend 24th-25 March, designed to…
GREAT SUCCESS AT THE 1st. PRESIDENT SANTONJA´s CUP
With outstanding victory of Spaniard athletes, in the absolute Bodybuilding categories; the 1st. IFBB President Santonja´s Cup held in Nafplio (Greece), recent weekend 23rd-25th March, has been a great success in the…
IFBB Attended Wada Symposium in Lausanne
Led by President Santonja, an IFBB delegation composed by Prof. Mauricio de Arruda (Chairman of Anti-doping Committee) and Mr. Marco Bosco (IFBB Legal Adviser) attended the important Symposium organized by the World…
Singapore International Championships: Another Appointment in May
Organized by the Singapore National Federation (SFBF), coming next 13th May will take place the Elite Pro Qualifier National Championships, open to all the Singapore citizens. Together with this event, SFBF organize an…
Diamond Cup Algeria: Pictures
Some shots from the recent 2018 Diamond Cup Algeria, held in Oran (15th to 18th March) with 12 countries represented and the presence of Youth & Sport Minister, Mr. Al Hadi Oveld Ali.
Krasnoyarsk: Russian Federation Keeps Working On the High Level of Its Judges
As it corresponds with the largest country in the World, Russian Federation have a wide calendar of events during the season. This year, the country will host important international events as the Pro- Am competition…
Iraq & IFBB Academy: 150 New Specialists in Bodybuilding & Fitness
Recent weekend 16th and 17th March, in coordination with the Iraqi Bodybuilding Federation, IFBB International Academy has organized, in Baghdad, the 1st. International Training Course on Bodybuilding & Fitness, with…
Bodybuilding Grows Institutionally, in Algeria
Led by its president, Moussa Messaour, the Algerian Federation of Bodybuilding, Fitness and Powerlifting (FABBP) has grown exponentially, in the recent years. The increase of its participation in international events…
Diamond Cup Caribe
Some shots from recent Diamond Cup Caribe, held in Santo Domingo, 23rd – 25th February
Diamond Cup Algeria Introduced the New Arabian Champions
Perfectly organized by the Algerian Federation of Bodybuilding, Fitness & Powerlifting (FABBP) chaired by Mr. Moussa Messaour, the 1st. edition of the Diamond Cup Algeria celebrated in Oran, recent 15th – 18th March;…
Brazil Elite PRO (goiania): Another Step Forward in the Evolution of Bodybuilding
The 1st. IFBB Elite Pro-Am Goiania, celebrated in the State of Goias has been a first class experience. The event offered a magnificent stage, with high-resolution screens that made the audience to enjoy all the details…
Diamond Cup Algeria: the Action Goes to Africa
Barely 24 hours from the successful Brazil Elite Pro qualifier in Goiania, the athletes have in 3 days another international challenge: the 1st. Diamond Cup Algeria, in Oran; bringing the action from America to Africa.