IFBB News

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

BODYBUILDING AND FITNESS, DISCIPLINES OF REMARKABLE PRESTIGE IN IRAN
In the week of the Asian Fitness Challenge Championship and the Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Cup, President Santonja visited the island of Kish, taking advantage of his presence in Iran to go to Tehran. Accompanied by the President of the Iranian Federation – Dr. Abdolmahdi Nasirzadeh – President Santonja had some important executive

MISTER UNIVERSE INDIA – A SPORTING EVENT OF GREAT INTEREST
Coming soon, from the 15th to 17th April, the city of Pune in India will host a extraordinary edition of the mythical “Mister Universe” event, organized this year by the Indian Federation under the guidance of the Secretary General of the Asian Federation – Mr. Sanjay More. The IFBB Mister Universe event will

RIMINI WELLNESS EXPO, ONE OF THE GREATEST FITNESS EVENTS IN THE WORLD
The “Rimini Wellness”, one of the most traditional and successful fairs in the world of Fitness, will celebrate its 2022 edition from 2 to 5 June Its renowned multi-sports program will include the great bodybuilding and fitness event “IFBB Rimini Steel Classic”, an event open to countries of the whole world.

ELECTIONS IN THE ESTONIAN AND PALESTINIAN FEDERATIONS
On the one hand, the well-known IFBB official, Ergo Mesla, has been re-elected president of the Estonian Federation, the country hosting the upcoming European Fit Model Championships from 25 to 27 May. On the other hand, the Palestinian Federation recently held its elections at the offices of the National Olympic Committee under the

THE SULTANATE OF OMAN WILL HOST A GREAT INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
Oman, a nation where our sport enjoys great popularity, is preparing the first prestigious edition of its Diamond Cup. The event will be held next August and will represent a great opportunity to both enjoy an excellent sport event and visit the fascinating country on the Persian Gulf.

AFRICA IN ACTION: NEW EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN GHANA AND ALGERIA
The Algerian Federation (chaired by Kamel Nedjah) and the Ghanian Federation (with Abdul Hayye), have organized two important educational activities, in preparation – relatively – for the IFBB African Championships in early October and the first edition of the West African Championships in mid-July… … On the one hand, a course on

IFBB MEETS ABU DHABI SPORTS AUTHORITIES.
While he was visiting Abu Dhabi, President Santonja met with the Secretary General of the local Sports Council, his Excellency Aref Hamad AlAwani. Taking advantage of the trip, he visited the imposing structures of the Ethijad Sports Palace, which will host the legendary “IFBB Night of Champions” event scheduled for the end

“IFBB AJMAN BODYBUILDING & PHYSIQUE”: A GREAT SUCCESS
The Ajman Bodybuilding and Physique competition, held in the Ajman Emirate last weekend, was an absolute success. Organized by the well-known IFBB official Tarik Khalil and the Federation of the United Arab Emirates, the event saw the triumph of athletes representing both the amateur and the professional category. President Santonja participated