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IFBB EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

& 2021 EUROPEAN FEDERATION

EBFF CONGRESS:

ONE MORE YEAR, SANTA SUSANNA HOSTS THE MOST IMPORTANT
COMPETITION IN EUROPE WITH THE MAXIMUM SANITARY GUARANTEES

• The EBFF European Cup recovers its
usual level of participation, with an
increase of 100% compared to 2020 and
more than 1,000 registered athletes.
• The EBFF honours the most outstanding
officials of the season.

• Santa Susanna celebrates the success
and is already thinking about the 2021
Fitness Sport Games.

The Mayor of Santa Susanna and IFBB Patron, Mr.
Joan Campolier, received the first commemorative
statue of the IFBB Soul of Fitness Award, in
recognition of his great work in promoting Santa
Susanna as the “Fitness Capital of the World”,
throughout 16 years of collaboration with the IFBB
spread over 3 decades.

The mayor of Santa Susanna and IFBB Patron, Mr. Joan
Campolier, and President Santonja listen to the anthem during
the Opening Ceremony of the 2021 European Championship.
Both executives inaugurated a third decade of collaboration
between the international federation and the town as venue for
international events. This has made Santa Susanna known as
the “Fitness Capital of the World”.

The President of the Russian Federation,
Mr. Alexander Viznevskiy, received the
IFBB Gold Medal, in recognition of his
good internal management in promoting
our sports. Russia not only presented
the largest team of participants, but also
won the team competition in Fitness and
Master. This fact is a reflection of the
popularity of Bodybuilding and Fitness
in Russia, where they are perfectly
coordinated with Olympism.

The director of the Committee of Judges
of the European Federation, Mr. José
In return, Dr. Santonja was awarded a María García, was awarded the IFBB
Hellenic-inspired statuette: cradle of President’s Gold Medal in recognition of his
history and origin of Bodybuilding. organizational work in the competition area.
A tireless worker, he is the representative
official of the IFBB in many of the
international tournaments. In the image, with
President Santonja and Mayor Campolier.

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