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MEET & GREET

IFBB WORLD FITNESS l The World Fitness Championship of countries have competed! The
CHAMPIONSHIPS & and the Men’s World Cup were remarkable organization by the
held last December in the vibrant
Japanese Federation of
MEN’S WORLD CUP city of Tokyo! The IFBB concluded a Bodybuilding and Fitness shined
TOOK PLACE IN TOKYO, spectacular year-end event in the throughout this championship,
heart of the Japanese capital.
turning it into a true celebration of
JAPAN 2024 Hundreds of athletes from dozens sports.

pJapanese Team with President Santonja at the IFBB World Fitness Championships 2025.

IFBB WELCOMES MIKE edition will take place on 2nd fitness not only in Australia but
O’MARA TO MADRID November in Perth, Australia. also internationally.
A former IFBB champion with
Paul Graham, a pioneer of our
HEADQUARTERS an illustrious career in sport in Oceania and a
AHEAD OF UPCOMING bodybuilding during the 1980s, distinguished figure in the IFBB’s
MR. UNIVERSE IN Mike O’Mara continues to history, will be the subject of an
exclusive feature article in the
contribute significantly to the
PERTH sport. With a strong family legacy upcoming edition of Fitness Style
in event promotion, he is known magazine, highlighting his
l The IFBB was pleased to receive for organizing competitions that lifelong contributions to the
Mr. Mike O’Mara, renowned combine outstanding production federation.
Australian promoter of the value with exceptional hospitality The meeting in Madrid was also
prestigious Mr. Universe Perth, at for athletes — making each event attended by IFBB Executive
our headquarters in Madrid. a truly memorable experience. Director and President of the
During his visit, Mr. O’Mara met Mr. O’Mara works closely with Romanian Federation, Professor
with IFBB President Rafael IFBB Vice President for Oceania, Gabriel Toncean, who joined
Santonja to discuss the current the legendary Paul Graham, and President Santonja in welcoming
and future development of this his dynamic wife Carole, Mr. O’Mara and supporting this
celebrated event, whose next promoting bodybuilding and valuable exchange of ideas.

pWith the IFBB Australia President, Mr. Paul Graham, pTogether with Mike O’Mara at the IFBB Headquarters in
and his wife and distinguished official, Ms. Carole Madrid.
Graham.

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