IFBB News

ANNUAL EXECUTIVE MEETING OF THE EUROPEAN FEDERATION IN MADRID
The European Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness, chaired by Dr. Rafael Santonja, also President of the international federation, is currently holding its annual meeting, evaluating and finalizing preparations for the intense European competition calendar that they are having this year, with special attention to the continental championships that will be held again in

SWEDEN RETURNS WITH INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL
On April 8 to 1, the JanTana Classic championship will be held in Stockholm, including the professional categories of Bikini Fitness, Men’s Physique, Wellness and a great qualifying event. The Swedish Federation continues its brilliant growth trajectory, under the leadership of its President Jani Kaaria.

SERBIA IS READY TO HOST THE BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Next April 8 to 10, the city of Knjaevac will host the Balkan Championships, one of the most traditional competitions on the IFBB international calendar. The Federation of Serbia, led by Mr. Goran Ivanovic, has been regularly holding international competitions of excellent level, and this year will be, once again, home of the

THE SIBERIAN POWER SHOW CONTINUES ITS PREPARATIONS
On April 1 to 4, in the city of Krasnoyarsk, will host the 4th edition of the Siberian Power Show, an event of great prestige over the world, organized by the promoter Denis Kiyutsin, together with the Russian Federation and the IFBB. The Siberian Power Show includes a professional event, with $68,000 in prize money, open

THE ALBANIAN FEDERATION OF BODYBUILDING AWARDED BY THE ALBANIAN AUTHORITIES
The General Secretary of Albanian Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness, Mr. Rando Kukeli, and the Albanian Bodybuilding Athlete, Mr. Marin Meksi IFBB Pro Athlete, have been honored, being awarded by the President of the Republic of Albania, H.E. Mr. Ilir Meta, with the highest tittle of the Civil Merit “Grand Master”, for their

EXTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN ALGERIA
Algeria will host on January 25 to 26 an international educational course on Anti-Doping, directed by Professor Mauricio de Arruda. The President of the Federation, Mr. Kamel Nedjah, is also preparing the visit of President Santonja to Algeria, on February 22 to 25, in order to jointly evaluate the progress of our sport

EVENTS IN AFRICA
Africa joins the world calendar with great dynamism presenting as great novelties, the IFBB African Championships in Algeria, the West African Championships in Ghana, and a magnificent IFBB Mister Universe in Cairo, Egypt.

2022 Season in America
The 2022 season in America begins in February, in the middle of the South American summer, with the International Mercosur Cup in Mendoza, Argentina. In addition to the traditional subcontinental championships, this year’s highlight the IFBB Mister America competition that will take place in Asuncion, Paraguay, next April 9th. the IFBB Miami Grand-Prix

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS IN ASIA
In Asia the season begins in the United Arab Emirates with the celebration of the IFBB Ajman Bodybuilding and Physique Competition next March 5th, followed in Iran, by the 1st IFBB Fitness Challenge Asian Championships and Asian Cup, next march 10th. Without a pause, the IFBB Mister Universe in Asia will take place

2022 SEASON IN EUROPE
In 2022, the European sports season begins in France with the IFBB Lyon Grand Prix, followed by a new edition of the well known event, Siberian Power Show, that will count with a pro qualifier event, a professional competition, a large expo, and an extensive multi-sport program. The season will continue with a

LAST EVENT OF THE YEAR IN CHINA
The 2021 season closed in China with the occasion of its National Championships, in the beautiful island of Hainan, in the south of the country, with high participation of athletes.

IN MEMORIAM: CHRIS DICKERSON (1939-2021)
Is it with deep sadness that we must report the passing away of the Bodybuilding Legend, Henri Christophe “Chris” Dickerson; on December 23th, at the age of 82 y.o. Born in Alabama (USA), Dickerson was one of the world’s most titled bodybuilders with a competitive career lasting 30 years. He became, in 1982,