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44 th IFBB - CSFF SOUTH AMERICAN

BODYBUILDING AND FITNESS

CHAMPIONSHIP

PARAGUAY MAKES HISTORY, WINNING THE

BEST TEAM AWARD IN THE MOST
PROMINENT OF SOUTH AMERICAN EVENTS

"New participation record, with nearly 600 participating athletes and live transmission followed
by more than 120,000 fans around the world each of the three competition days."

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THE 44 EDITION of the which delighted the audience. Dr gifts of proportion, symmetry and
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most important South American Rafael Santonja inaugurated the muscularity.
Championship saw a massive competition, at which important The dispute of the South
participation of athletes from the 11 national and international American Best Team title was lived
countries that make up the region. authorities where present, and then with intensity. All the countries
A magnificent set design prepared proceeded to the delivery of several harvested medals and national
by the Paraguayan Association and awards, honouring Mr Camilo Pérez anthems were alternated in each
the South American Confederation López, President of ODESUR, and award ceremony with a joy that was
on the grounds of the Paraguayan the Paraguayan Olympic Committee contagious at every step, reaching
Olympic Committee, strengthening with the ‘IFBB Spirit of Courage’ the highest level when Paraguay
the ties between the Olympic Award. Mr. Juan Carlos Orihuela, was crowned as team champion,
family and the IFBB, welcomed the the Secretary General of this after an arduous battle with
athletes. sporting body, was also awarded. Argentina and Ecuador who placed
Categories boosting a large The juniors opened the second and third respectively.
number of competitors with event showing a great level and Music, dancing and a
excellent level and on point, were projection, followed by the masters magnificent dinner closed the
the delight of an packed audience who had a tough competition event, at which athletes, coaches,
who encouraged their favourites putting in evidence of long years judges and delegates shared an
during the three days. of preparation and experience, evening full of camaraderie, where
The opening ceremony included and finally the senior closed the a cry born in the heart could be
Paraguayan dance and folklore event by presenting their great heard: ‘Viva Sudamérica!’.
Judges and officials
who participated in the
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th
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