IFBB News

NEW PRO QUALIFIER EVENT IN CZECH REPUBLIC
The Brezna Fitness Cup in Czech Republic began its journey as the third event of this year in the Central European country. The main winners were Libor Vobornik from Czech Republic in Men´s Bodybuilding, Daniel Kunikowski from Poland, in Men´s Classic Bodybuilding, and Alina Wilhelm from Germany, in Women’s Bodyfitness, among others.

IFBB DIAMOND CUP ROMA 2021
Rome held a magnificent edition of its classic IFBB Diamond Cup, organized by Mr. Benedetto Mondelo, in the magnificent facilities of the Marriott Park Hotel. The winners were Nicola Barlota from Italy, in Men’s Bodybuilding, Aline Silva De Souza from Brazil, in Women’s Physique, Georgios Margaritis from Greece, in Master Men’s Classic Physique, among others.

MEETINGS WITH THE ARGENTINE SPORTS AUTHORITIES
At his visit to Buenos Aires, President Santonja, joined by the President of the Argentine Federation, Mr. Jorge Asp, met with the Sub-secretary of Sports of Argentina, Mr. Daniel Diaz. Previously, President Santonja, met the President of the Argentine Olympic Committee, Mr. Mario Moccia, reviewing in both meetings issues related to the progress

IFBB SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS AND CONGRESS
Buenos Aires hosted again a magnificent IFBB South American Championships and Congress, with the attendance of delegations from all the countries in the area. An event organized by the South American Confederation in collaboration with the Argentine Federation. The main winners in the amateur competition were, Deivison Luiz Teixeira from Brazil, in Men’s Bodybuilding,

THE CHAIRMAN OF THE IFBB ANTI-DOPING COMMISSION VISITS THE IFBB HEADQUARTERS
The Chairman of the IFBB Anti-Doping Commission, Prof. Mauricio De Arruda, visited President Santonja at the IFBB headquarters in Madrid, holding an extensive working meeting, in which they evaluated and followed up the programs developed in this important area. Among other topics, they reviewed the recent editions of anti-doping books and guides available

IFBB DIAMOND CUP TUNISIA
A new edition of the IFBB Diamond Cup Tunisia has been celebrated. The event in its second edition was organized at the highest level. The main champions were, Adel Senani from Algeria, in Men’s Bodybuilding, Evelyn Raig from Estonia, in Women’s Bikini Fitness, Adel Lefkir from Algeria, in Men’s Physique, and Sonia Trapero from

PRESIDENT SANTONJA AT THE JUNIOR PAN AMERICAN GAMES
President Santonja visited Cali with the occasion of the Junior Pan American Games. An excellent opportunity to reinforce ties with the Pan American Olympic family, coordinating actions of participation in the upcoming Olympic regional competitions. With the occasion of his visit, President Santonja met with the President of Panam Sports, Eng. Neven Ilic,

IFBB SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
This weekend President Santonja will be traveling to Buenos Aires, Argentina, with the occasion of the IFBB South American Championships, and the Assembly of the South American Confederation. The competition is open to all IFBB official categories, and all the countries in the area are sending their national teams. The program will also

INTERNATIONAL FITNESS SHOW AND IFBB FITNESS WORLD CUP
Everything is ready in Dubai for the International Fitness Show and IFBB Fitness World Cup. Dubai will host once again a major international competition, the event will take place in the prestigious International Fitness Show Expo, which is also hosting this year’s IFBB Fitness World Cup. A magnificent event that will include, among

IN MEMORIAM: DAVE “THE BLOND BOMBER” DRAPER
Is it with deep sadness that we must report the passing away of 1966 IFBB Mr. Universe, Dave Draper, on November 30th; at the age of 79 y.o. He shared the stage with athletes as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane, Reg Park or Franco Columbu and contributed like few others to popularize Bodybuilding, with

IFBB MISTER UNIVERSO IN PARAGUAY
Everything is ready for the IFBB Mister & Miss Universe in the city of Asunción. The Paraguayan Federation, under the leadership of Mr. Victor Niella, will host an amazing international championships with the organization of this mythical event that will take place just a few days after the IFBB South American Championships and

IFBB DIAMOND CUP CANCUN
New success of the IFBB Diamond Cup Cancun. The well-known tourist destination of the Caribbean Mexican coast, host a new edition of its pro-qualifier competition, in which the winners were, Emilio Alvarado from Mexico, in Men’s Bodybuilding, Irma Moncada from Nicaragua, in Women’s Bodyfitness, and Stiff Chaves from Costa Rica, in Men’s Physique, among others.