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HONG KONG 2016 ASIA

“Hong Kong enters a THE HONG KONG Bodybuilding and Physique, Bodyfitness and Bikini
Fitness Federation (HKFBF), headed
Fitness overall winners were offered
circle of the IFBB by its President, Mr. Hugo Chan, was the IFBB Pro League Pro Cards, but not
nd
the promoter of the 2 Olympia all of them, like bodybuilding champion
biggest international Amateur Asia, being the third IFBB top Kyoungyun Nam, took advantage of this
events.” international event held in this Asian privilege, preferring to continue their
amateur sport career, especially in
metropolis in the past 365 days.
Competitors from 19 countries: new circumstances and possibilities
“Most of medals went Algeria, Bahrain, China, Chinese tied with introduction of the IFBB Elite
Taipei, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, World Ranking.
to China, South Korea, Japan, Kuwait, Macau, Nepal, IFBB President, Dr. Rafael Santonja,
Chinese Taipei and Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, travelling to the World Juniors and
South Korea, Thailand, United Arab
Hong Kong.” Emirates and United Kingdom Masters Championship held in Santo
Domingo, Dominican Republic, opened
participated in the event run from 6th the competition through a video
“Korean to 8 of December 2016, which was message in which he wished all the
th
luck to participating athletes,
open for Asia, Africa, Middle East and
Middleweight the United Kingdom. reminding them that our sports are
Overall titles went to 4 countries. recognized on this continent by the
champion Kyoungyun Quickly progressing China and renown Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). The
Nam (78.4 kg) best in for decades South Korea were the best event was streaming live worldwide,
so was available for millions of
teams. Men's Physique and
the overall.” Bodybuilding as well as Women’s viewers, especially in China.

tTravelling to Santo Domingo, Dominican
Republic, to attend the World Junior
& Masters Championships, President
Santonja sent a video message to Asian
athletes and fans in Hong Kong.

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