On the occasion of the IFBB President Santonja Cup held in May in Tbilisi, Dr. Rafael Santonja, President of the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB), paid an official visit to the Ministry of Sport of Georgia. During his visit, Dr. Santonja met with the Georgian Minister of Sport, Mr. Shalva Gogoladze,

President of the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB), Rafael Santonja, has traveled to Moscow to meet with the Minister of Sports, Mr. Mikhail Degtyarev. The meeting, which also included Aleksandr Vishnevskiy, President of the Russian Bodybuilding Federation (ФББР), focused on the possibility of hosting major international bodybuilding competitions in Russia. The

Prague, the jewel of Europe, will be the stage for a new edition of the legendary Mr. Universe sports event! Amid its stunning Gothic and Baroque architecture, a new chapter of strength and aesthetics will be written with MR. UNIVERSE PRAGUE. The world’s top bodybuilding and fitness athletes will compete in a high-level

In the heart of the Balkans, a region renowned for its rich history and sporting tradition, the city of Nikšić, Montenegro, is set to host the IFBB Balkan Championships 2025. This prestigious event will bring together top athletes from IFBB/EFBB-affiliated National Federations across the region, showcasing excellence in bodybuilding and fitness. The competition

Last weekend, the Liechtenstein Federation, under the leadership of its President, Mr. Kemo Sayed, hosted an incredible sporting spectacle: the IFBB Mr. Universe Liechtenstein 2025. The competition showcased the pinnacle of bodybuilding, with both men and women gracing the stage at SPÖRRYHALLE in Vaduz, displaying their dedication to the sport, aesthetics, and symmetry.

Last weekend in Lima, Peru, we witnessed a great sporting event, showcasing the full power of South American bodybuilding and fitness. At the Eduardo Dibós Coliseum, athletes from across the region gathered to compete in the 2025 edition of this classic event in our sport. The Peruvian Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, led by

Shanghai, China – The highly anticipated first CBBA PRO event of the year took place from March 3rd to 7th in the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, coinciding with the 12th International Fitness Expo (IWF Shanghai). This competition marked the official start of the new season, bringing together top-tier athletes and enthusiasts from across

The IFBB Coaches Commission is honored to present the second edition of the IFBB European Coaches Congress, which will take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the prestigious Hotel Aqua Marina, Santa Susanna, Spain. Following the success of the first edition, this congress is now established as a key event for education,

Porto Alegre, Brazil is getting ready to host the passion and talent of South American bodybuilding in a new edition of the IFBB Mercosur Cup! A thrilling event that will bring together the region’s top athletes, surrounded by the energy, vibrance, and warmth of Brazil. Under the leadership of Mrs. Diana Monteiro, president

The 10th edition of the biggest bodybuilding and fitness event in Russia is coming! Under the leadership of Alexander Vishnevskiy, President of the Russian Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, and the impeccable organization of Denis Kiyushkin, Krasnoyarsk will become the epicenter of muscle and sports passion. April 18-20, in Krasnoyarsk, Russia. A weekend full

The Executive Director of the International Federation of Fitness and Bodybuilding, Professor Gabriel Toncean, along with his team of collaborators in academic and federative affairs—Mr. Daniel Oprea, Mr. Cristian Băltărețu, and Mr. Horea Olteanu—visited the IFBB headquarters. They held a highly productive meeting with President Santonja to discuss future initiatives related to sports

Dr. Santonja, along with the President of the Serbian Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation, Mr. Goran Ivanović, and the General Secretary, Mr. Predrag Bićanin, met with the President of the Serbian Sports Federation, Mr. Davor Štefanek, and the General Secretary, Mr. Goran Marinković. President Davor Štefanek was a great Olympic champion, winning the gold