IFBB News

RUSSIAN TEAM
The athletes of the Russian team will continue their preparation this summer at the Sochi Olympic Center. The Russian Sports Ministry included in the program of the Sochi Olympic Center a training campus for national fitness and bodybuilding athletes A great privilege, that visualizes the excellent work done by the Russian Federation, under the

THE JAPANESE FEDERATION LAUNCHED ITS OFFICIAL TELEVISION
The official tv channel of the Japanese Federation, JBBF TV, inaugurated their activities with messages from IFBB President, Dr. Rafael Santonja, and President of the Japanese Federation, Mr. Tatsuya Fujiwara, the launch of this channel is an initiative that will contribute to the continued development of our sport and lifestyle in Japan, a country

THE BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIPS OPENS THE SEASON OF OFFICIAL EVENTS
The Balkan Championships, one of the most traditional IFBB official events, will be celebrated next September 4th in Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania, organized by the Balkan Federation and its President, Mr. Gabriel Toncean. On the same weekend, the Fit Model World Cup will take place in Riga, the beautiful capital of Latvia. Previously, at

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2020 A SAFE EVENT
The European Federation presented the COVID-19 safety protocol, with all the measures to consider Santa Susan and the next IFBB European Championships a safe event. A 36-meter stage, large backstage areas with cleaning procedures between every category. An overall operation controlled by experienced medical and sanitary technicians. Accesses, exits, transport, hotel protocols, weigh-in,

GRAND PRIZE IN GEORGIA
Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, will host an IFBB Elite Pro event next September 26th, together with an excellent Pro Qualifier competition, open internationally, and with special significance for the Caucasus countries. A new edition organized by the National Federation of Georgia and its president Mr. Konstantin Matsaberizde.

IFBB ELITE PRO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Arnold Sport Festival Europe to be held in Seville next December 11th, will be the scene of the IFBB Elite Professional World Championships. The Arnold will be the meeting point for the best professional athletes, who will join this event in the magnificent Fibes venue, one of the most representative Auditoriums in

OFFICIAL RECOGNITION IN INDIA
The Indian federation ended a long process of recognition by the Indian government, in an effort carried out and directed by the General Secretary of this organization, Mr. Sanjay More, also General Secretary of the Asian Federation. An official with a long and brilliant record of services. This recognition provides a great impulse

FREE IFBB AUSTRALIA WORKSHOP FOR POSING AND PRESENTATION
Past July 26th took place a free workshop for posing and presentation at the City Gym East, in Sydney, one of the most famous gyms in Australia. Head Judge of Australian Federation, Mr. Andre Barrows together with two of his top judges, Mr. Nader Salib, and Mr. Amin Shariati, joined IFBB Executive, Mrs.

IFBB ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC
The South Pacific Confederation continues its dynamic program of activities, including educational actions such as the one recently held in Australia, as well as various national events, carried on by nationals federations in the area, such as the one held this past weekend in Tonga.

IFBB EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2020
Santa Susana charismatic Mayor, and FBB patrón, Mr. Joan Campolier, welcomes European countries, athletes, officials, and fans, who will participate in the continental championships next September.

OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF THE GREEK FEDERATION
The Panhellenic Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness, chaired by the well known athlete and businessman, Mr. Tasos Koligionis, achieved the official recognition by the Greek Sports Ministry. This recognition endorses the excellent work done by the President, Mr. Tasos Koligionis, and the General Secretary, Mr. Stelios Kliafas, supported by an excellent executive team.

CENTRAL AMERICAN & CARIBBEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
This popular competition, one of the most traditional events on the IFBB World Calendar, will take place this year in Barbados. Along with this event will be celebrated the IFBB Elite Pro Barbados, which will include the categories of Men’s Bodybuilding, Men’s Physique, Men’s Classic Physique, Women’s Bikini Fitness, Women’s Body Fitness, and