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LOURDES QUINTERO (BRAZIL), BODYFITNESS OVERALL WINNER IN 2018 ACA
The Arnold Classic South Africa that it´s been held in Johannesburg, until 20th May, is introducing new Fitness stars, as the fantastic Brazilian athlete Lourdes Quintero who won today the Overall Title in Bodyfitness Division. This victory gave her the Elite Pro Card, presented by President Santonja and IFBB Executive Mrs. Carole Graham,
OKSANA OLEYNIK (RUSIA), BIKINI OVERALL WINNER IN 2018 ACA
Continuing with her Gold Medal at the Arnold Classic South America (Brazil) and the 2018 European Championships (Spain), the fantastic Russian athlete Oksana Oleynik won the Overall Title, in Bikini Fitness, at the Arnold Classic South Africa that it´s been held in Johannesburg, until 20th May. This victory gave her new points for
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ARNOLD CLASSIC AFRICA, MEETING POINT FOR BODYBUILDING AT THE CONTINENT
Johannesburg, the capital city of South Africa host, from 18th to 21st May, a new edition of the Arnold Classic Africa (ACA), at the Sandton Convention Center. The event, included in the World Ranking and Elite Pro Qualifier event, is a meeting point for Bodybuilding and Fitness athletes worldwide but, especially, from the
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BACK TO CLASSIC POSES…
In a modern and fast society in which several top athletes are coming back to basic exercises, in order to reach the best results; some classic poses are back to the Bodybuilding competitions nowadays, as the aesthetic “abdominal vacuum”. In the picture, taken at the recent IFBB Abu Dhabi Classic; we can see
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IFBB OFFICIALS, RECEIVED OFFICIALLY AT CACAK CITY HALL.
The Serbian city of Cacak held the fourth international Bodybuilding and Fitness event of its history, and the fact did not go unnoticed by the Mayor of the town, Mr. Milun Tedorovic; who invited several IFBB Executives to a reception at the City Hall. Accompanied by the First Deputy, Mrs. Milica Dacik; Mayor
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OFFICIAL RUNNING ORDER FOR IFBB DIAMOND CUP MADRID, SPAIN.
The running order for the next coming IFBB Diamond Cup Madrid (Spain) is already available on our website. Please notice that this is a provisory document, pending of the final review after the weigh-in. You can find all documents: CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL DOCUMENTS IFBB DIAMOND CUP MADRID
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IFBB SILVER MEDAL FOR BASSEM AL JAWAHRI
Young but experienced promoter, Mr. Bassem Al Jawahri -organizer of the successful Abu Dhabi Muscle & Fitness Expo- was awarded the IFBB Silver Medal, recent 11th May, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the promotion of Bodybuilding and Fitness, as sports and lifestyle. President Santonja awarded him during the IFBB Abu Dhabi Classic:
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44th SOUT AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS: INSPECTION REPORT
On the next link, all the information related with the coming next 44th South American Championships and the Congress of the South American Confederation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (CSFF) that will be held, in Asunción (Paraguay); September 6th to 10th. Click here: INVITACION-OFICIAL-44-CAMPEONATO-SUDAMERICANO-ASUNCION-PARAGUAY-2018
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BAHRAIN REACH COURSE LEVEL 3, IN BODYBUILDING.
The IFBB Academy held the Bodybuliding & Fitness Course (Level 3), on recent Friday 11th and Saturday 12th May, in Manama (Bahrain), with the support of the Bahrain Olympic Committee and Bahrain Bodybuilding Federation headed by Colonel Sultan Al Ghanim. The course was presented by Prof. Jaffer Ashkanani, who noticed good demand and
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MARRIOTT ROME PARK HOTEL: VENUE FOR WORLD ELITE PRO CHAMPIONSHIPS
Rome –the Eternal City– will host the 1st. edition of the Elite Pro World Championships, coming next November 2nd to 4th; organized by the IFBB and the Italian Bodybuilding Federation, chaired by Mr Benedetto Mondello. The event, in which will participate only the best athletes of the season -the ones qualified after a
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ABU DHABI CLASSIC: FULL RESULTS
At the next link can be checked the full results from the recent IFBB Abu Dhabi Classic celebrated in the capital city of the UAE -1oth to 12th May- in which participated athletes from several countries from Africa and Asia. Abu-Dhabi-Classic-2018_Results
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MR. & MISS SINGAPORE 2018: GREAT SUCCESS
With live streaming as witness, on recent 13rd. May, the new official Mr. & Miss Singapore 2018 were crowned in the IFBB Singapore Nationals, at the School of the Arts theatre, in Zubir Drive. The action was kicked off with a rock ‘n roll band performance that set the house on fire by