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IFBB MR. UNIVERSE THAILAND 2025

A HISTORIC

RETURN

í PATTAYA, Thailand – 24 August
2025. After many years, the
International Federation of Fitness and
Bodybuilding (IFBB) has officially returned to
Thailand with a spectacular event: the first-
ever Mr. Universe Thailand. Organized under
the newly established TIFBB, the contest
marked a powerful new chapter for the sport
in Southeast Asia.
Hosted at the prestigious PEACH
Exhibition Hall, Royal Cliff Grand Hotel in
Wanigasekara Pattaya and proudly supported by Pattaya Dmitrii Osipov
MASTER MEN’S PHYSIQUE City, this debut was nothing short of MEN’S PHYSIQUE
40 YEARS & OVER monumental. OVER 179 CM
“Pattaya is proud to support this world-
class event,” said Mr. Poramet Ngampichet,
Mayor of Pattaya. “Our city has long been
a destination for international sport and
tourism, and hosting Mr. Universe Thailand
strengthens Pattaya’s position as a hub for
global fitness and bodybuilding.”
More than 20 countries were represented,
setting a new standard for international
bodybuilding contests in Thailand.

A Big First Event
Athletes came not only from across Asia
but also from far-reaching nations such as
Belgium, Germany, and Congo, showing the
true global pull of the IFBB. Competitors
stepped on stage to proudly represent their
countries, fighting for honor and recognition
as well as the chance to earn 10 IFBB Pro
Cards.
The atmosphere was electric, with fans
and officials united in celebrating the return
of world-class bodybuilding to Thailand.
Yu-Chang Kan
MEN’S PHYSIQUE UP TO Every detail of the production, from stage Francis Sabidong
173 CM MEN’S PHYSIQUE OVERALL

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