IFBB News

HIGH ACTIVITY IN IFBB ACADEMY, AT THE MIDDLE EAST
International Federation keeps working actively in its educational, aim with athletes and coach, through IFBB Academy, offering internationally accredited Bodybuilding and Fitness Certifications. One of the areas in which IFBB Academy is more active is in the Middle East and, specifically, at the United Arab Emirates (UAE), led by Mr. Zayed Al Jallaf

PORTUGUESE FEDERATION; FULLY RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL SPORTS CONFEDERATION (CDP).
The great news is coming from Portugal, where the Bodybuilding National Federation (PFBB), chaired by Mr. Vitor Reis; have been present at the 22nd edition of the Portuguese Sports Confederation (CDP) Sports Gala, celebrated recent 17th January, at the Estoril Casino, in Lisbon. This event is the greatest celebration of Portuguese National Sports

2018 ARNOLD CLASSIC AFRICA: MORE INFO AVAILABLE
Another of the main IFBB events in the 2018 season will be the Arnold Classic South Africa (ACA) that will be held in Johannesburg, coming next 18th to 20th May. The 3rd edition of the ACA -the biggest sports event on the Africa continent- is included in the IFBB World Ranking (7 points

SUCCESSFUL BODYBUILDING WORKSHOP, IN SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA).
Led by Mr. Paul and Carole Graham, the Australian National Federation keeps boosting Bodybuilding and Fitness, around the country. One of their main activities is to promote the sport, at the highest level, bringing free IFBB Workshops and Seminars to all the competitive athletes: an activity that competitors really appreciate it! Recent Sunday,

2018 ARNOLD CLASSIC BRAZIL: ALL THE INFO AVAILABLE
One of the main IFBB events of the 2018 season will be the Arnold Classic Brazil (ACB) that will be held in Sao Paulo, coming next 20th to 22nd April. The 6th edition of the ACB is included in the IFBB World Ranking (7 points for the winner, in every category) and is

EBFF EX CO MEETING, IN MADRID (SPAIN)
Under leadership of its President, Dr. Rafael Santonja, and Honorary President, Mr. Albert Busek; the European Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation is celebrating the 2018 Executive Committee Meeting, during this weekend 19th to 20th January, in Madrid. During this three sessions, the EBFF executive officials are designing the guidelines of Bodybuilding and Fitness, for the

MENOS DE UN MES PARA EL INICIO DE LA TEMPORADA, EN BOGOTÁ.
Se acerca la fecha del Mr. & Ms. America IFBB Cup que dará el pistoletazo de salida a la temporada 2018, el próximo 16 de febrero en Bogotá (Colombia) y del que se van conociendo más detalles. La competición se desarrollará en el Palacio de los Deportes de Bogotá, situado en Parque Metropolitano

ONLY NEGATIVE DOPING TEST, IN THE WORLD FITNESS CHAMPIONSHIPS BIARRITZ 2017
As a signatory member of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the IFBB continues to carry out the official test at its international events, within its line to work against the use of forbidden substances. As in previous events during 2017, the results of the tests (urine and blood) performed on the athletes by

WEST AUSTRALIA O´MARA CLASSIC: CHALLENGING CONTEST IN PERTH
As previously announced, IFBB Australia is an important part of this 2018 season, with some interesting events, in March. Besides the IFBB Australasia (Sydney; 16th-18th March) where the Aussies will compete against athletes from New Zealand, Tahiti, Tonga, New Caledonia and Samoa; the city of Perth will host, coming next 4th March, the

INTERNATIONAL BODYFITNESS ATHLETE KINGA KESIK, PASSED AWAY.
It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Polish Bodyfitness international athlete Kinga Kesik-Sweda, on Monday 15th, after a long battle against the disease. Reaching the Finals, at the 2013 European Championships (Spain) and 2014 World Championships (Canadá) in the Bodyfitness Tall Class (over 168 cm); Kinga Kesik

IMPORTANT CONTEST IN USA, QUALIFIER FOR ARNOLD CLASSIC BRAZIL
The new USA National Federation, “IFBB Physique America”; chaired by Mr. Wayne DeMilia, keeps working actively in its sports calendar. After the announcement of the 1st. Florida Classic, scheduled for next 31st. March, in Delray Beach; a new event has been confirmed: the 1st. Mavs Charity Classic, scheduled in Dallas (Texas), for the

2018 WORLD RANKING INCREASES PRIZES & DISCIPLINES.
After its great success in 2017, the 2nd edition of the IFBB World Ranking will come with important and positive news for the international athletes. The main one is that Women’s Physique, Men’s Fitness and Women’s Fitness are included in the program, joining Bodybuilding, Classic Bodybuilding, Men´s Physique, Bikini, and Bodyfitness. More opportunities