News & activities
Reports, previews and announcements from the IFBB family.
President Santonja, in Prague, Attending Anoc General Assembly
In a new step towards the goal of Olympism, President Santonja is in Prague (Czech Republic), attending the 22nd General Assembly of the World Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC).
Reza Rezaei (iran); Won Bodybuilding in Hong Kong
Three days before starting the 2017 World Bodybuilding Championships (Benidorm; Spain); it´s important to have a look on the recent Asian Amateur Championships celebrated in Hong Kong (23rd to 25th November), where Iran…
Singapore Brights With Its “show of Strength”
Organized under support of Singapore Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness, the 2017 Show of Strength was held, this October, at the prestigious Marina Bay Sands, in the heart of Singapore.
Polish Athletes Highlighted in Czech Republic
Last Saturday, October 28th; the 39th IFBB Grand Prix PEPA Opava Cup was held at the Silesian Theater in Opava (Czech Republic).
6th MAXXIMUN OPEN (SLOVENIA)
Organized by the Bodybuilding Association of Slovenia, chaired by Mr. Gasper Grom and the company Maksimum d.o.o; the 6th edition of the International Open Maximum took place, recent October 14th, in Medvode, Slovenia.
President Santonja Attended Spanish Championships
Barely one week before the 2017 World Bodybuilding Championships (Benidorm; Spain); the Spanish Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation (FEFF), chaired by Mr. José Ramos, performed the 2nd. session of its National…
IFBB Diamond Cup Rome Discovered New PRO Elite Athletes
Organized by the Italian Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation leaded by Mr. Benedetto Mondello, the 2017 IFBB Diamond Cup Rome was held in the capital city of Italia, between 21st to 22nd October; bringing new Pro Elite…
15 Days Off to 2017 Bolivarian Games
As previously announced, IFBB will participate at the next 18th Bolivarian Games -one of the most traditional Games from the Olympic program- that will take place in Santa Marta (Colombia), 11th to 25th November,…
Diamond Cup Milano: Official Results
Unforgettable session, last Saturday 25th November, with the 1st. edition of the IFBB Diamond Cup Milano where over 350 athletes from 45 countries participated in an event Elite Pro Qualifier and World Ranking Qualifier.
Dr. Masoud Soltanifar (iran) Received the IFBB Gold Order
The Iranian Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mr. Masoud Soltanifar; received this week the IFBB Gold Order -one of the most prestigious awards of the International Federation-, in recognition for his important…
Retal Industries, New Sponsor for IFBB
IFBB is pleased to announce the signing of a sponsorship agreement with the prestigious RETAL group, a leading worldwide packaging solutions provider, in Madrid, between its Chairman of the Board, Mr. Anatoliy Martynov…
Yaser Biglou (iran); Won Classic Bodybuilding, in Hong Kong.
Just one week before the 2017 World Bodybuilding Championships (Benidorm; Spain); Iran proved to be not of the most powerful countries in male disciplines, after winning the four Classic Bodybuilding categories…
Hong Kong Day 1: Awesome Show and Contest.
Divided in 2 sessions (prejudging and finals) and joined by the Hong Kong National Championships, the first day in Hong Kong started in an spectacular way with the athletes participating in Classic Bodybuilding,…
Action Goes On in Hong Kong
After the intense weekend in Rome (Diamond Cup) and Toronto (Ben Weider Legacy Cup), the action continues for IFBB in Hong Kong, since today Monday 23rd with another great Elite Qualifier event, open for Asian…
IFBB Diamond Cup Rome
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Phillip Clahar (USA) Bodybuilding Overall Winner in Toronto
A new Bodybuilding star has been discovered in the Ben Weider Legacy Cup Toronto (BWLCT), celebrated today in Canada: the great Phillip Clahar, from USA, who took the Gold medal in the Super Heavyweight category (+100…
18th BOLIVARIAN GAMES, IN SANTA MARTA (COLOMBIA).
Excellent news are coming from our sport from Colombia: IFBB will participate at the next 18th Bolivarian Games that will take place, in Santa Marta (Colombia), 11th to 25th November.
Annette Mountford (canada) Reachs Bikini Title, in Toronto.
Bikini Fitness has been one of the largest disciplines performed at the Ben Weider Legacy Cup Toronto (BWLCT) celebrated this recent weekend, 21th and 22th October, in Canada. With 6 absolute categories (by height), 3…
Challenging Weekend: 3 Events in 3 Continents
The IFBB Autumn season is at its most hectic moment and this weekend will be a real challenge for athletes, officials and supporters with 3 important international events held in 3 different continents and, all of them,…
Bistrita (romania): the World Meeting for Junior and Master Competitors
After two editions being celebrated at the Caribbean, the next World Junior & Master Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships will be held in beautiful city of Bistrita (Romania); coming next 10th to 13rd. November.
NATALIA LUGOVSKIKH vs. OKSANA BRYGIDYR: THE GREAT BATTLE TO LEAD BIKINI RANKING
The history of our sport is full of rivalries between great athletes (Arnold vs. Oliva, Haney vs. Gaspari; Yates vs. Wheeler, etc..) and in 2017 the most interesting is the close battle between two fantastic athletes…
ARNOLD CLASSIC BRAZIL, SOUTH AFRiCA AND EUROPE; IN THE 2018 IFBB CALENDAR
IFBB is making up the competitive calendar for next season 2018 and, as an advance, the Arnold Classic Amateur in Brazil, South Africa and Europe (Spain) will be included as some of the most relevant events.
WAYNE DeMILIA, THE BEST PROMOTOR IN IFBB ISTORY, IS BACK!
Slovakia Won the 2017 European Fitness Championships
Joined on the podium by Hungary (Silver) and Ukraine (Bronze); the young Slovak team, composed by athletes between 7 to 15 years old, won again the Best Team Award at the recent 2017 European Children Fitness…