by Andrew Michalak Photos: Igor Kopcek (www.eastlabs.sk) Sunday, June 7th, 2015, was the day of the finals at the 2015 Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships. Medals were distributed in all categories and overall winners were declared. Only two last year’s champions won the gold medals once again, but in the other categories: Yi-Ming Li

by Andrew Michalak Photos: Igor Kopcek (www.eastlabs.sk) 2015 Asian Championships in Kitakyushu, Japan, is progressing. Semifinals are over, so we can show you the best moments and top competitors from each category: Men’s BodyBuilding up to 60 kg, Men’s BodyBuilding up to 65 kg, Men’s BodyBuilding up to 70 kg, Men’s BodyBuilding up

During the The 49th AFBF Asian BodyBuilding and Fitness Championships, the AFBF Annual Congress took place at Kitakyushu, Japan with Delegates from all Asia. H.E. Sheikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, President of the Asian BodyBuilding and Fitness Federation and IFBB President Dr. Rafael Santonja closed the Annual Congress with great success. The

The 49th AFBF Asian BodyBuilding and Fitness Championships and The AFBF Annual Congress are about to start in Kitakyushu, Japan. From June 5th – 8th Asian athletes will compete at the championship organized by H.E. Sheikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, President of the Asian BodyBuilding and Fitness Federation and also IFBB Patron

        by Andrew Michalak Photos by Matthias Busse Arnold Classic Brazil has been flourishing like a tulip and this 3rd edition was really impressive breaking the barrier of 500 athletes. The only problem for the IFBB officials was how to pack all this activity in the two-day frame? Finally, IFBB Judges Committee

      With H.E. Sheikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, President of the Asian BodyBuilding and Fitness Federation and Dr. Adel Fahim -IFBB Vice President-, Dr. Santonja opened the previous 49th AFBF Asian BodyBuilding and Fitness ChampionshipsPress Conference for at least thirty mass media. Most of them were from Japan. The Press Conference took place

Men’s Classic BodyBuilding was a successful category of BodyBuilding in Arnold Classic Brazil. This category, which measures the bodyweight and the high of the athletes, has achieved a fast growth. It has become a successful area of our sport, as well, due to its presence at Asian Beach Games and also at the

ROMANIA WAS AN OUTSTANDING HOST   Text: Nenad Vuckovic In the beautiful Romanian city of Reghin, a city of violins, the 24th Balkan Championship in Bodybuilding and Fitness was held. The organizer of this important contest in the IFBB calendar was Romania’s National Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness, led by its extraordinary President Gabriel

Arnold Classic Brazil program continues with great success. Overall BodyBuilding Pro Winner was Big Ramy, from Kuwait. You can see him in the picture celebrating his success with Mr. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Second position went for Cedric McMillan and Mr. Juan Morel ended up with the third position. Overall Fitness Pro Winner was Bettina

Hygor Ponchet from Brazil won the overall at the Men’s Physique event. You can see him the picture with IFBB President, Dr. Santonja at the left and Brazilian Federation President Prof. Mauricio de Arruda at the right. The emotion continues at Arnold Classic Brazil.

Mediterranean Championship, and IFBB traditional championship, is about to start. This year’s edition is taking place in Nize, France from 29 – 30 May and is organized by French BodyBuilding & Fitness Federation President Mr. Mario Valero. Mr. Panicos Archontides will be the Technical Delegate. The Mediterranean Championship was a very successful championship

We are honored to announce that the four-time IFBB Ms Olympia Champion Nicole Wilkins has been appointed as new IFBB Ambassador. Ms. Wilkins, one of the most outstanding female champions in IFBB History, represents many of IFBB values and she is as well, an extraordinary model of personal growth in a Fitness career. Appointing Ms. Nicole Wilkins as