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OMAR JELASSI (TUNISIA) MAKES HISTORY FOR HIS COUNTRY
With his victory in the Men’s Physique Tall Class and in the Super Final of the recent 2018 African Championships, held in Algeria; the elegant Tunisian athlete achieved a milestone for his country: to become the first athlete of this speciality to win the Elite Pro Card. With its 184 cm and its
ALGERIA: MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT OF AFRICAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEES
On the occasion of his visit to Algeria, in order to attend the 2018 African Bodybuilding Championships; Dr. Rafael Santonja visited the Headquarters of the Algerian Olympic Committee (COA) having an official appointment with its president, Mr. Mustapha Berraf, as well the president of the Association of African Olympic Committees (ANOCA). During its
IFBB HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING COURSE IN SANTO DOMINGO (REPUBLICA DOMINICANA)
More than 60 fitness enthusiasts received one of the newest course in the IFBB Academy catalogue. The event was celebrated in the Bodyshop facilities in Arroyohondo and was organized under the direction of Mr Tony Peña (President of thr Dominican Republic Federation) and Mr Guerino Recchiuti who was managing the event; Jose Maria
ALGERIA, MEETING POINT FOR AFRICAN BODYBUILDING
Once again, Algeria becomes in the meeting country for African Bodybuilding, with the 2018 edition of the IFBB African Bodybuilding, Classic Bodybuilding & Men´s Physique Championships, organized in the city of Kolea, nearby the capital city, Algiers. The event, scheduled for Friday 14th and Saturday 15th December; is another opportunity for the dynamic
PRESIDENT SANTONJA IS ATTENDING AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
On Friday 14th December, President Santonja flu from IFBB Headquarters to Algeria, in order to attend the 2018 African Men´s & Master Bodybuilding Championships, held in the city of Kolea (Tipaza), organized by the Algerian Bodybuilding, Fitness and Powerlifting Federation (AFBBFPL) led by Mr. Moussa Messaour. This is the second international Bodybuilding event organized
IT’S BEEN A YEAR FULL OF AMAZING ACTIVITIES AROUND THE WORLD.
A great year for the IFBB family that keeps growing in the five continents . The 2018 IFBB Calendar will finish this weekend with two amazing events: The African Championship in Argelia, in which IFBB President, Rafael Santonja, will be present; and the Santiago Diamond Cup in Santiago de Chile Both events will close
JAPANESE TEAM AT IFBB WORLD MASTER CHAMPIONSHIPS IN TARRAGONA
Japanese team with IFBB President at the IFBB World Master Championships celebrating another great success for the sport
IFBB OFFICIALS ON DUTTY
An amazing weekend that exceeds expectations, full of great surprises and activities. This could not be possible without the work of the Spanish Federation together with the IFBB and our amazing officials. Always travelling around the World to do their best for the IFBB and our athletes. Photo Gallery Tarragona 2018 World Master
IFBB GULG CLASSIC DUBAI
The IFBB President completed his busy agenda of the year with his trips to Dubai and Tarragona. On his way to the amazing Dubai Gulf Classic event, he met with our members of the IFBB UAE Academy in Dubai. One of the biggest IFBB Academy, if not the most, is the one led
GREEK FEDERATION IN TARRAGONA AT THE WORLD MASTER CHAMPIONSHIP
Jordan Leventelis president of the Greek Bodybuilding Federation met with IFBB President Santonja regarding next coming international events in 2019. The events in Greece will include two Pro Qualifiers, two Professional Championships at Nafplio, the first historical capital of Greece, and the Balkan Championship in Corfu. Two beautiful touristic areas for the enjoyment
PORTUGUESE DEPUTY SPECIAL GUEST AT THE WORLD MASTER CHAMPIONSHIP IN TARRAGONA
Portuguese deputy, Mr. Duarte Pacheco, a great fitness follower that is very well known by his dedication to a Fitness Lifestyle, that keeps him in excellent shape. He was attending together with the Portuguese Federation President, Vitor Reis, to the World Championship in Tarragona, meeting with President Santonja and evaluating the excellent developments of our
MALTESE ATHLETES HONORED BY THE MALTESE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
5 Maltese athletes were awarded by the Maltese Olympic Committee at the Annual Gala Night & Sports Awards ceremony. This was the 5th consecutive year where athletes from the Malta Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness were honored by the MOC. In 2019 Malta will host 2 international amateur events: IFBB Diamond Cup &