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ROBERTO COLUSSO IS OUR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK.
A sports enthusiast, born in Treviso, Italy. At the age of 30, he suffered a traumatic brain injury that forced him to stay hospitalized for months, with a future almost certain to be in a wheelchair. “In bodybuilding, I found my redemption as a bet with myself,” are his words… and he has
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¡ CONGRATULATIONS, PRESIDENT BENEDETTO MONDELLO!
20 years in the presidency of the Italian Federation! A whole story of success! Bravo Betto!
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SUMMER COLESLAW SALAD
Kimberly Percival, the élite pro Athlete bring us a special summer salad, to fight hot weather and be in shape.
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PRESIDENT OF THE ROMANIAN AND BALKANS FEDERATION AND IFBB EXCECUTIVE MEMBER, VISITS IFBB HEADQUARTERS.
Gabriel Toncean, met with the President of the IFBB, Rafael Santonja, at the Madrid offices. During the meeting, national and international projects on the agenda were discussed. The contract for the organization of the 2024 Balkan Championship, which will take place from April 26th to 28th in Drobeta-Turnu Severin was signed. The Fitness
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CBBA ELITE PRO RANKING IN CHINA.
In Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province and the most populous city in central China, the CBBA PRO Elite Ranking took place from June 22-25. TThis event brought together excellente athletes and was a spectacular sports show in the style of CBBA. The overall winners are Bodybuilding Mr. Wang SenGui, Classic Bodybuilding Wang
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ARNOLD CLASSIC EUROPE & FITNESS SPORTS GAMES
An international EXPO and multi-sports event full of color and fun for all fans who love healthy lifestyle, sport and fitness. Celebrated annually, Arnold Classic Europe & Fitness Sports Games welcomes visitors and athletes from all over the world, gathered in the same space and with the same objective: to convert sport and
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK.
Valeria Kopajeva is our young but great athlete of the week. At just 17 years old, she has had a remarkable performance at the European Championships 2023 representing Estonia, returning to her birth country as the summer leader with four medals: gold in the junior Artistic Fitness category, and bronze in senior Artistic
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IFBB FITNESS CHALLENGE
The new discipline of IFBB, which is continuously growing and conquering new fans, is the Fitness Challenge. It represents endurance, agility, strength, and teamwork, making it a highly attractive competition adaptable for people of any age. Serbia organized its first Fitness Challenge competition on the occasion of the World Championships in Children’s Fitness
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PRESIDENT SANTONJA MEETS H.E. ZORAN GAJIC, MINISTER OF SPORTS OF SERBIA
President Santonja traveled to Serbia to attend the IFBB World Children’s Fitness Championship held in the city of Çaçak. Upon arrival, he stayed one day in Belgrade to meet with H.E. ZORAN GAJIĆ, the Minister of Sports of Serbia. Also present at the meeting were the President of the Serbian Federation, Mr. Goran
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CHILDREN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
From June 16th to 19th, the amazing Children’s World Championship took place in the city of Cacak. This event brought together over 300 children and young athletes from around the world in a friendly yet intense sports competition. The young athletes showcased exceptional talent and performance during various tests and competitions, which this
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2023 IFBB GRAND PRIX PHILIPPINES
The city of Manila, the capital of the Philippines, will host the IFBB Grand Prix Philippines Pro Qualifier 2023 from July 6th to 8th. The great Asian country is getting ready to welcome athletes from all over Asia and Australia in this well-established sporting event in the region. The elegant MANILA PALACE will
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK ALLA MATSEHORA
This week we present an athlete who shines on every stage. Alla Matsehora, an athlete in the IFBB bodyfitness category. Born in Ukraine and mother of two children, this energetic, passionate, and determined woman is capable of moving mountains to achieve her goals. Thanks to hard work and discipline, she has achieved various