IFBB News

FANTASTIC PRO QUALIFYING EVENT IN HOLLAND!
The Dutch Federation, under the leadership of its president and also legendary champion, Juliette Bergman, opened its season with great force with a great international event!

IFBB FITNESS CHALLENGE CONTINUES ITS DYNAMIC PROGRESS
The new modality of IFBB Fitness Challenge, is already the protagonist in our international calendar. Recently in Iran took place the First Asian Fitness Challenge Championship, and in the coming days another great international competition will be played in the Balkan Championship. already included in all the major international events of the IFBB,

THE IFBB MR. UNIVERSE IN INDIA IS GETTING CLOSER!
The next 15 to 17 of April, in Pune, will take place the first edition of the series of events Mr. Universe that will take place this year in the different continents. The Mr Universe of India will include for its participants an extensive multi-sport program, which will be held in conjunction with

SWEDEN OPENS THE INTERNATIONAL SEASON IN NORTHERN EUROPE
The Northern European season has recently been inaugurated with the Battle Of Scandinavia championship, excellently organized by the Swedish National Federation. This event will be followed by the Nocco, to be held in Stockholm in conjunction with the prestigious professional event Jan Tana Classic.

GREAT SUCCESS OF THE NEW EDITION OF THE GIOVANNI CLASSIC
President Santonja visited Manama, where he met with His Highness, Prince Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, an inspiring leader, well-known for his great dedication to sport, with whom he had the honor of sharing the Strongmen competitions, as well as those of bodybuilding, and Fitness, organized by

IFBB PRESIDENT VISITS BAHRAIN
President Santonja visited Manama, where he met with His Highness, Prince Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, an inspiring leader, well-known for his great dedication to sport, with whom he had the honor of sharing the Strongmen competitions, as well as those of bodybuilding, and Fitness, organized by

NORWAY STARTS HOSTING INTERNATIONAL EVENTS AGAIN
Norway is arranging a brilliant return to planning major international events. On the upcoming April 22nd – 24th, the Oslo’s “Norway Grand-Prix” will take place, organized by the National Federation with a competition that will be a meeting point for athletes from both Nordic countries and all over Europe.

EVENTS CONTINUE TO GROW IN AFRICA
The Arnold South Africa event joins the excellent list of events hosted by the African continent this year. From June 3rd-5th, a new edition of this magnificent event will take place , coordinated by Wayne and Michele Price, featuring amateur as well as professional competitions opened internationally.

THE IFBB ACADEMY ACTIVITIES CONTINUE ALL OVER THE WORLD
The Argentinian Academy presented its diplomas to its new coaches in occasion of a significant ceremony. In addition to the national presential activities, several specific classes via Zoom platform were introduced, with upcoming courses in Singapore, the Philippines, Bolivia, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic.

THE IRAKI FEDERATION VISITS THE IFBB HEADQUARTERS IN MADRID
The president of the Iraki Federation, Faez Abdul Hassan, once an excellent athlete and currently an excellent sports leader, visited the Madrid headquarters to meet President Santonja for the coordination of future international sporting events, educational activities and bodybuilding projects. The Iraqi Federation represents a distinguished IFBB member with excellent results

STRONG START OF THE EUROPEAN SEASON
On the one hand, Sweden – with its great pro-qualifying event “NOCCO” and the “Jan Tana Professional” event – and on the other hand Serbia – with the “Balkan Championship”, one of the most traditional events in the European international calendar – open a great season featuring a record number of competitions.

GREAT SUCCESS FOR THE FITNESS CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE ASIAN CUP IN IRAN
The well-known island of Kish, a fascinating Iranian tourist destination, hosted the first Asian Fitness Challenge championship last weekend, held in parallel with the Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Cup. Both events were excellently organized by the Iranian Federation in collaboration with the island’s authorities. Iran will also be the host nation for the