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THE HISTORY OF THE

IFBB FROM 1946 TILL

THE PRESENT TIME

he International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB)
was founded in 1946 in Montreal by brothers Ben and Joe Weider.
The two founding countries were Canada and the United States
of America.

Over the next 71 years, the IFBB • AASC (Association of African discourages the use of alcohol,
would grow to include National Sports Confederations) tobacco and drugs.
Federations from 196 countries. • ORDECA (Central American The IFBB holds competition at
Dr. Rafael Santonja Gómez, was Sport Organization) the World Championships level for
unanimously re-elected President at • ICCE (International Council of Juniors, Seniors and Masters in
the 2014 IFBB International Congress Coach Education) Men’s Bodybuilding and Classic
in Brasilia, Brazil. Bodybuilding, Men’s and Women’s
The IFBB is recognized by the The IFBB is also recognized by Physique, Men’s and Women’s
following prestigious organizations: over 90 National Olympic Fitness as well as Mixed Pairs,
Committees. The IFBB is founding Women’s Bodyfitness, Wellness and
• WADA (World Anti-Doping member of the International World Bikini Fitness. Competitions are
Agency) Games Association participates in also held at the Continental,
• IWGA (International World several Regional Games that are Regional and National levels.
Games Association) recognized by the International The IFBB has produced many
• SPORTACCORD (International Olympic Committee (IOC) as they physique stars; the most notable
Federation’s Union) are the Central American Games, being Arnold Schwarzenegger (the
• OCA (Olympic Council of Asia) Asian Beach Games, Bolivarian “Terminator”), Lou Ferrigno (the
• PASO (Pan American Sports Games and was present as an “Incredible Hulk”), Steve Reeves
Organization) invited sport at the 1st European (the “Hercules”), Bollywood movie
• ACODEPA (Pan American Games. star Varinder Singh, Arab movie star
Sport Confederations) The IFBB is now finalizing the El-Shahat Mabrouk, “Cirque de
• AIMS (Alliance of Independent process to be officially included as Soleil” performer Alevtina
recognized Members of Sport) medalist sport in the Sport Program Titarenko and many others.
• CIPC (International Pierre de for the legendary Panamerican The IFBB is a not-for-profit
Coubertin Committee) Games, following its recognition by international amateur sport
• ECSS (European College of the Panamerican Olympic Sport governing body with a
Sport Science) Organization (PASO). democratically elected Executive
• ICSSPE (International Council The IFBB is a Signatory to the Council. The IFBB meets annually
of Sport Science and Physical World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) at its International Congress, held
Education) Code and its anti-doping rules are in conjunction with the Men’s
• UNESCO (United Nations in full compliance with the WADA World Amateur Bodybuilding
Educational, Scientific and Code. The IFBB promotes a fit Championships.
Cultural Organization) healthy lifestyle and actively The history continues…

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