The IFBB Academy has launched a new initiative with e-learning activities that includes courses for competition coaches, specialization in the middle zone, and a new and attractive course on preparation for women’s sport, which includes training techniques, attitudes, procedures for competition and details for preparation.

Is it with deep sadness that we must report the passing away of 1965 IFBB Mr. World, Kingsley Poitier, recent April 19th; at the age of 82 y.o. A pioneer of Bodybuilding in The Bahamas, where he was born; Poitier inspired hundred of athletes from his own gym, opened in 1955. In 1959,

Following the COVID-19 situation, the diverse evolution of governments dispositions in the progressive return to normal activities and after evaluating all, we wish to confirm that the 2020 European Championships are postponed to September, with the final date to be announced in coming days. To adopt this decision we have as a priority

A new edition of the IFBB Tiger Classic, an Elite Pro and Ranking Qualifier event, which will take place next July 3 in Bucarest, organized by the active and prestigious promoter, Mr. Mihai Tigora, in collaboration with the Romanian Federation, led by prof. Gabriel Toncean. This year Romania also hosts other international events,

Korea returns to the celebration of international events with the holding of the International Muscle & Health Championships next September 5th, in Seoul, Korea, organized by the dynamic and young businessman, Mr. Seo Moon Seok, “Diesel”, in collaboration with the IFBB and the Korean Federation. The International Muscle & Health Championships will include

Colombia, in its capital Bogotá, will receive the best athletes from Central America and the Caribbean who will participate in their regional championship, one of the most traditional events on the IFBB international calendar, that will be held next August 27th. The Colombian Federation led by Mr. Carlos Gregorio Cifuentes, is working in

The IFBB Dubai Academy, always a pioneer in the implementation of new technologies, has incorporated the e-learning modality in its teaching programs, facilitating the follow up of educational activities by its students in the Middle East, who will be able to follow their studies from their homes, overcoming the inconveniences that the COVID-19

Next June 26th, Beirut, the historic capital of Lebanon, on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean, will host the second edition of the Diamond Cup Lebanon, organized by the President of the Lebanese Federation and distinguished officer from the IFBB, Mr. Hassenen Moukaled. A great opportunity to pick up the pulse of international

Always hoping that this tragic pandemic will end soon and having as a priority the decisions of the authorities, the integrity and health of our athletes, officials and followers, the international calendar includes an interesting event next June 28th in the beautiful Republic of Georgia, in its capital Tbilisi. The Georgia Grand Prix,

An entire online event, to perform at home. The IFBB and Muscle & Health Magazine presented last week the first IFBB E-Contest, an online competition open for all the IFBB athletes that wish to participate in this great initiative, showing their performance, flexing muscles and enjoying the passion for sport and the healthy

The Finnish National Federation had its annual meeting on March 29 by Skype due to Covid-19. The Finnish Federation is recognized by the Finnish Olympic Committee and has conducted doping tests approved by WADA and by the Finnish Anti-Doping Agency since 1995. IFBB Assistance to the General Secretary, Mr. KP Ourama, was re-elected

Past March took place in Honduras the presentation of personal trainer certificates to the new coaches, an event that counted on the presence of the President of Honduras Federation, Mrs. Francis Lara. The IFBB Academy in Central America regularly conducts courses in all the countries of the area, facilitating the training of new