IFBB News
FUJAIRAH & ABU DHABI OPEN THE IFBB SEASON, AT THE GULF
Continuing with the great events celebrated in 2017, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host, in this season 2018, up to 3 new international events, in Fujairah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, coming to next Spring and Winter. Under the great leadership of His Highness, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Sharqi; Bodybuilding and Fitness
JUAN PAREDES, NEW IFBB VICEPRESIDENT FOR SOUTH AMERICA. AQUILES DE CESARE, IFBB PATRON
We are pleased to confirm the appointment of Juan Paredes (Ecuador) as IFBB Vice-president of South America, at IFBB Executive Council. Juan Paredes is a very dedicated official with great experience, currently serving our sports as President of Ecuador National Federation, and of the South American Confederation of Bodybuilding & Fitness (CSFF). He
IFBB PHYSIQUE AMERICA NAMES MARVIN CHAPPELL NEW VICE-PRESIDENT OF MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES.
Marvin Chappell, former NPC Chairman of Virginia and Washington DC, has been named IFBB Physique America Vice President of the Middle Atlantic states which includes Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and the Washington DC area. “Again, IFBB Physique America is lucky and honored to have a man with the vast experience of Marvin Chappell joining
BELGIAN FEDERATION CELEBRATED ITS ANNUAL MEETING
Picture: BIFBB president, Mr. Andre Wouters, awarded by his two Vice-presidents, Steven Segers and Fabienne Antoine, in recognition to his 25 years of loyalty for IFBB / BIFBB BELGIAN FEDERATION CELEBRATED ITS ANNUAL MEETING Led by its president, Mr. Andre Wouters, the Belgium Interfederal Fitness & Bodybuilding Federation (BIFBB) celebrated its
24 ELITE PRO CARDS, AT THE IFBB PRESIDENT SANTONJA´S CUP (GREECE)
The beautiful village of Nafplio will host, coming next 22nd to 24th March, the 1st. edition of “The President Santonja´s Cup”, included in the IFBB World Ranking (7 points for the winner, in every category) and Elite Pro Qualifier event, with up to 24 Elite Pro cards, for the Top 3 athletes in
BRAZIL ELITE PRO QUALIFIER (GOIANIA): ALL THE INFO AVAILABLE
A new challenge for the international athletes arrives this year to Brazil: the 1st. IFBB Elite Pro-Am Goiania, in the State of Goias; coming next March 9th – 11th; open to all the IFBB-affiliated National Federations worldwide. This double event (Professional and Amateur) will take place in Goiania, the largest city of the
IMPORTANT JUDGES COURSE, IN PARAGUAY, NEXT WEEKEND.
The Paraguayan Association of Bodybuilding, Powerlifting & Fitness (APFPF), chaired by Mr. Víctor Niella, will host an important course for national and international judges. coming next Saturday, February 3rd, at the Yacht & Golf Club Paraguayo (Lambaré, area). The program will start at 8:00 with the registration of participants; and from 9:00 a.m.
ING. EDUARDO ABDALAH VISITED FACILITIES FOR COCHABAMBA 2018.
As previously announced, four IFBB disciplines –Men´s Games Classic Bodybuilding, Men´s Physique, Bikini, and Fitness- will be a part of the 2018 South American Games that will be held in Cochabamba (Bolivia), in its 11th edition, coming next May 26th to June 10th. Organized by the General Assembly of the South American Sports
BELGIAN FEDERATION CELEBRATED ITS ANNUAL MEETING
Led by its president, Mr. Andre Wouters, the Belgium Interfederal Fitness & Bodybuilding Federation (BIFBB) celebrated its Annual Assembly, recent Sunday 21st January, with a wide participation of athletes and officials. For the third year in a row, the BIFBB finished the 2017 increasing the figures of members and events celebrated in the
MORE ACTION IN AUSTRALIA: 2018 IFBB GOLD COAST CLASSIC
Chaired by Mr. Paul and Carole Graham, the Australian National Federation keeps boosting Bodybuilding and Fitness with many new events that have been scheduled for 2018. Athletes and fans may be updated with every detail at their website http://(www.ifbbaustralia.com.au), where they will find events as the Gold Coast Classic 2018, coming next Sunday,
IFBB CONSISTENTLY GROWING, IN THE USA, UNDER WAYNE DeMILIA’s LEADERSHIP
Dave Follansbee, a current IFBB Elite Pro, a former NPC Chairman, a former NPC Judge, a former Pro League Judge and a former 7-time USPF National Powerlifting Champion has been named Vice President of the New England area, by IFBB Physique America President, Mr. Wayne S. DeMilia. “Dave Follansbee is the perfect man
IFBB PRESIDENT SANTONJA´S CUP (GREECE): ALL THE INFO AVAILABLE
Picture: President Santonja will be back to Greece: the cradle of Bodybuilding (Nafplio; 22nd-23rd March). Greece will be another key IFBB place of the 2018 season and, coming next 22nd to 23rd March, will host the 1st. edition of “The President Santonja´s Cup”, included in the IFBB World Ranking (7 points for the winner, in every category) and with up