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MEET & GREET

STRONG LINKS WITH THE OLYMPIC

FAMILY IN AMERICA

lThe International Fitness and Bodybuilding
Federation is very proud of its solid relation
with the Olympism in the Americas. IFBB
has garnered recognition from all regional
sports organizations, reinforcing its
commitment to the Olympic spirit and
values.
Recognized by the Pan-American Sports
Organization (PANAMSPORTS), the Central
American and Caribbean Sports
Organization (CENTRO CARIBE SPORTS),
Ms. Nicole Hoevertsz, current IOC Vice the Central American Sports Organization
President, always willing to make a stand for (ORDECA), the South American Sports
the IFBB in its path towards Olympism. Organization (ODESUR), Bolivarian Sports
ORganization (ODEBO), IFBB has solidified
its position in the continent’s sporting With Baltazar Medina, President of the
landscape. Bolivarian Sports Organization, from which
IFBB’s official participation in various IFBB is a recognized member, participating
regularly in the Bolivarian Games, and
prestigious events listed on the International Beach Bolivarian Games
Olympic Committee (IOC) Calendar further The next edition of the Bolivarian
underscores its dedication to promoting Games will take place in Ayacucho 2024,
sport and fostering international and IFBB will participate with Bodybuilding
cooperation. These events include the Pan and Fitness as medallist sports.
American Games, South American Games,
Central American and Caribbean Games,
Central American Games, Bolivarian Games,
and the Asian Beach Games. The
organization is also gearing up to join the
The President of the South American Sports Pan-Arab Games, expanding its reach and
Organization, Mr. Camilo Perez, being awarded
with the IFBB Gold Medal by Dr. Santonja, and influence across the globe.
Lic. Juan Fernando Paredes, President of the The inclusion of fitness and bodybuilding
South American Bodybuilding and Fitness disciplines in these prominent Games serves
Federation, with the occasion of IFBB as a source of inspiration for athletes and
participation at the South American Games . officials alike. IFBB’s participation contributes
significantly to the principles of fair play,
clean sport, and solidarity, thereby playing a
pivotal role in educating and nurturing
future generations of athletes who embody
the Olympic spirit.
IFBB remains dedicated to promoting a
sense of unity, competition, and excellence
among athletes from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Santonja’s with PanamSports President,
At the meeting of the Central American Ing. Neven Ilic (right) and Dr. Julio Cesar
and Caribbean Sports Organization, in Maglione, IOC member.
Panama City, greeting Luis Mejia,
President of the Central American and Awarding the President of the Pan
Caribbean Sports Organization (CENTRO American sports organization, Eng. Neven
CARIBE SPORTS) and IOC member. Ilic Alvarez, with the IFBB Gold Medal, in
recognition to his decided support to the
Sports of Bodybuilding and Fitness.

With Henry Nuñez,
President of the Central
American Sports
Organization, and
Emmet Lang, former
President of the same
organization and
President of the
Nicaraguan Olympic
Committee, and Gral.
Juan Santiago Estrada,
With Jimena Saldaña, General Secretary Exco Member of
and as well Vice President of Panamsports and IFBB
Panamsports. Special Advisor.

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