IFBB News

ONLINE FITNESS CHALLENGE SEMINAR
IFBB provided this week, a unique opportunity to explore everything related to the globally booming sports category: the IFBB Fitness Challenge! A comprehensive seminar led by the personal trainer and IFBB official, Victor Hernandez, aimed at all Spanish-speaking federations. The rules and complete functioning of Fitness Challenge competitions, which are gaining more followers

IFBB ACADEMY COURSE IN IRAQ
IFBB Academy continues to offer courses worldwide. In this instance, in Iraq, a busy gathering of young professionals and sports enthusiasts witnessed a course conducted by Dr. Sadegh Hashemi, a graduate of Gilan University, IFBB professor and chairman of the World Fitness Challenge Commission. IFBB President Dr. Rafael Santonja highlighted the commendable efforts

IFBB EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING, AFRICA
The Executive Council of the African Federation of Bodybuilding (AFBB Exco), comprised of Kamel Nedjah, Ariana Batalha, Abdul Hayye Yartey, and Wayne Price, along with the president of AFBB, Dr. Adel Fahim el Sayer, held an online meeting with the president of the IFBB, Dr. Rafael Santonja, and IFBB officials. A fruitful meeting

RODERICK THEUMA, ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Roderick, born on November 3, 1982, is a passionate bodybuilder with over 25 years of dedication to the sport. Despite his extensive experience, he maintains a humble attitude, always eager to learn more. Starting his journey at 16, Roderick competed at the age of 20 and has consistently participated in contests for the

ANNUAL IFBB EXECUTIVE MEETING, ASIA
In a highly productive meeting attended by members of the executive committee representing all Asian federations, international issues and the Asian competition agenda were discussed. Were present: Vitalii Kozhukov (AFBF President) Sanjay More (AFBF General Secretary) Gu Qiao (Vice President) Faez Abdulhassan (Vice President) Masanori Aota (Vice President) Ludmila Elgina (Chairwoman Women’s Committee)

THE TRADITIONAL ANNUAL EXECUTIVE MEETING THE AMERICAS 2024
The traditional annual meeting of the IFBB Executive Committee for the Americas took place in Madrid. The highest authorities from North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean were present. The strong Latin American team gathered to analyze the situation of each National Federation in the region, institutional relations, reviewed decisions from

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE EUROPEAN BODYBUILDING FEDERATION EFBB
Chaired by Dr. Rafael Santonja, who is also the President of the international federation, this past weekend the European Federation held its traditional Annual Executive Council Meeting in Madrid. Among other topics, preparations for the intense European competition calendar scheduled for 2024 were assessed, with special attention to events such as Santa Susana,

MAXSSUELL VALLEJOS, IFBB ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
This young Nicaraguan athlete, 30 years old and owner of a privileged physique, is our featured athlete of the week. His sports career has garnered first places every year since his debut in international competitions in 2019. He has achieved the first Gold Medal at the International Championship of Costa Rica, First place

ANNUAL CONGRESS OF SPANISH FEDERATION OF BODYBUILDING AND FITNESS
This weekend, the XXIII Edition of the Annual Congress of the Spanish Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness took place in Seville, led by the newly elected president of the federation, Diego Villegas Martín. After his election, he has been working hard to form his Executive Committee and the Board of the new federation,

IFBB SUDAMERICA MUSCLE SHOW
Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, with its imposing history and landscapes, welcomes the IFBB South America Muscle Show 2024. The team of the South American Confederation of Bodybuilding and Fitness, led by Mr. Juan Paredes, is working on the organization of this grand event, which is part of a series

PERSONAL TRAINER COURSE IN SYRIA
IFBB Academy started its in-person courses in 2024. Last weekend, the IFBB Personal Trainer course took place with a great turnout, gathering more than 90 students and featuring the presence of the IFBB Professor Jose Maria García. The new IFBB Personal Trainers have been equipped to commence their international careers. We invite you

MR UNIVERSE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
From March 22 to 25 on the beautiful Caribbean island, the first edition of this great international championship, Mr. Universe Dominican Republic, will be celebrated. In the luxurious facilities of the Hotel La Fiesta Jaragua in Santo Domingo, we will experience a high-level championship organized by the Santo Domingo team and the Central