The current president and founder of the Russian Bodybuilding Federation (Федерация бодибилдинга России), Mr. Vladimir Dubinin, has been appointed as new IFBB Patron, during the 71th Annual World Congress, celebrated in Benidorm (Spain), recent 3rd. Novemeber 2017. Mr. Vladimir Dublin, born in Sant Petersburg (Leningrad), in 1948; was one of the founders of the Bodybuilding Federation, in Soviet Union, who was

In a close battle for title with fantastic young irish Blessing Awodibu; the Finnish star Mika Sihvonen won the IFBB World Ranking Elite and made history, winning the first edition of this Circuit that has raised the amateur Bodybuilding to a new level, beside the main check valued in 15.000 euros. Mika Sihvonen, who has been undefeated in

World and European champion Aristide Mbomni (Germany), has been the most highlighted athlete of the season in Classic Bodybuilding. Born in 1979 (38 years old), Aristide made an interesting career in Martial Arts, before becoming in a Classic Bodybuilding star. With a solid education (he speaks several languages), Mbomny has been leading the Classic Bodybuilding

Organized under support of Singapore Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness (SFBF), the 2017 Show of Strength hosted athletes from Malaysia, Thailand , Philippines, China, South Korea, Japan and Singapore. The official results can be checked, at the next link: https://ifbb.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SOS-Top-6-results.pdf Picture (courtesy of Mr. On Cheung): Some of the most highlighted female athletes from SFBF: Tyen Fong,

      In front of an audience composed by delegates, athletes and supporters from more than 80 countries; the Top Ten competitors of the year 2017 in Bodybuilding, Classic Bodybuilding and Men´s Physique felt like sport stars, receiving the prizes achieved after a year of competition, presented by the main Executives of the IFBB. With 44.000 euros

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by Andrew Michalak photo:Igor Kopcek (www.eastlabs.sk) The first day of this year’s World Bodybuilding Championships were mainly devoted to Games Classic Bodybuilding and Classic Bodybuilding (all categories), with addition of the first 4 bodybuilding categories. The venue – marvelous Benidorm Palace – hosted the World Bodybuilding Championships for the 3rd time. It is

Up to 65 kg category: 65 kg – 1: 2017 IFBB Bodybuilding up to 65 kg category world champion: Kyeongmo PARK (Korea). 65 kg – 2: 2017 IFBB World Bodybuilding Championships up to 65 kg category medal winners (from L to R): Sungwon KANG (2nd place); Kyeongmo PARK (1st place); Omar WAEL (3rd

During the whole Thursday, November 2nd; athletes, judges, officials and supporters from the 5 continents arrived to Benidorm, in order to participate in the 71st. World Bodybuilding Championships and IFBB Annual Congress, during this week. Officials from the Organizing Committee and President Santonja, as host; welcomed all the visitors in a session that was dedicated