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IFBB DIAMOND CUP SKOPJE 2025

A SHINING JEWEL IN THE IFBB CALENDAR

í SINCE its debut in 2018, the IFBB Diamond
Cup Skopje has established itself as a prestigious
event in the IFBB competition calendar. Held under the
expert guidance of Mr. Boban Gjoroski, the competition
has grown in reputation year after year. Mr. Gjoroski,
a key figure in the world of fitness and bodybuilding, is
not only the President of the IFBB North Macedonia
Federation, but also respected IFBB International and
Pro-level judge and a Master Coach. His contributions have
been instrumental in promoting and developing the sport
throughout the Balkan region and beyond.
In addition to the Diamond Cup, Mr. Gjoroski is also
the organizer of the esteemed IFBB Hercules Grand
Prix, held during the spring season. His commitment to
excellence is evident in every aspect of event organization.
The 2025 edition of the IFBB Diamond Cup Skopje
was hosted in the brand new and stylish Skopje Diamond
Mall, opened at the end of 2023. With over 180 retail stores
across three levels, the venue provided an elegant and
functional environment for both athletes and spectators.
The mall’s modern infrastructure offered ample backstage
space and contributed to a warm and professional
atmosphere, which made the event feel welcoming and
accessible to everyone — from seasoned fans to curious
newcomers.
A hallmark of the Skopje event is its exceptional Balkan
hospitality. The organizing team went above and beyond Shkelqim
to ensure every participant felt valued and supported. The Sabrija (Albania) Dzhansu
event delivered a unique blend of high-level competition MEN’S CLASSIC Nasif Katerina Popeva
and heartfelt community spirit, setting a standard for PHYSIQUE (Bulgaria) (North Macedonia)
international bodybuilding events. WOMEN’S WOMEN’S BODY
BIKINI
One of the most impressive aspects of the 2024 edition FITNESS
was the diversity of Participants. Participants from North
Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, Kosovo, Finland, Turkey,
Slovenia, Italy, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Switzerland,
Germany, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Spain, and
Poland came together, showcasing the truly international
appeal of the competition. The presence of a full panel of
international IFBB judges further underscored the event’s
high status within the federations.
A meaningful part of the competition program was the
official certificate ceremony for the graduates of the IFBB
Academy North Macedonia coaching course. More than
20 graduates were present, and the pride and joy in the
room were palpable as the certificates were handed out.
The Federation of North Macedonia is strongly committed
to promoting coach education and actively advances the
IFBB’s mission of science-based and research-driven
training.
Overall Winners – Senior Categories:

• Men’s Physique: Iirijan Asani (North Macedonia)
• Men’s Classic Bodybuilding: Yigit Oztekin (Turkey) Iirijan Asani
• Men’s Classic Physique: Shkelqim Sabrija (Albania) (North
• Men’s Bodybuilding: Darko Knezovic (Bosnia & Macedonia)
Herzegovina) MEN’S
• Women’s Fit Model: Antonina Ancheva (Bulgaria) PHYSIQUE
• Women’s Bikini: Dzhansu Nasif (Bulgaria)
• Women’s Wellness: Augustina Petrova (Bulgaria)
• Women’s Body Fitness: Katerina Popeva COMPLETE PHOTO
GALLERY
Darko Knezovic
Yigit Oztekin
The next edition of the IFBB Diamond Cup Skopje is set (Turkey) (Bosnia &
for October 12, 2025, and promises to build upon the success MEN’S CLASSIC Herzegovina)
MEN’S
and spirit of previous years. For more information, please BODYBUILDING BODYBUILDING
refer to the IFBB Calendar of Events.

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