On the occasion of his visit to Algeria, in order to attend the 2018 African Bodybuilding Championships; Dr. Rafael Santonja visited the Headquarters of the Algerian Olympic Committee (COA) having an official appointment with its president, Mr. Mustapha Berraf, as well the president of the Association of African Olympic Committees (ANOCA). During its meeting, joined by Mr. Moussa Messaour -president of Algerian

More than 60 fitness enthusiasts received one of the newest course in the IFBB Academy catalogue. The event was celebrated in the Bodyshop facilities in Arroyohondo, and was organized under the direction of Mr Tony Peña (President of the Dominican Republic Federation) and Mr Guerino Recchiuti who was managing the event; Jose Maria

Once again, Algeria becomes in the meeting country for African Bodybuilding, with the 2018 edition of the IFBB African Bodybuilding, Classic Bodybuilding & Men´s Physique Championships, organized in the city of Kolea, nearby the capital city, Algiers. The event, scheduled for Friday 14th and Saturday 15th December; is another opportunity for the dynamic Algerian Bodybuilding,

On Friday 14th December, President Santonja flu from IFBB Headquarters to Algeria, in order to attend the 2018 African Men´s & Master Bodybuilding Championships, held in the city of Kolea(Tipaza), organized by the Algerian Bodybuilding, Fitness and Powerlifting Federation (AFBBFPL) led by Mr. Moussa Messaour. This is the second international Bodybuilding event organized by the AFBBFPL, showing the important development

It’s been a year full of amazing activities around the World. A great year for the IFBB family that keeps growing in the five continents. The 2018 IFBB Calendar will finish this weekend with two amazing events: The African Championship in Argelia, in which IFBB President, Rafael Santonja, will be present; and the

Jordan Leventelis president of the Greek Bodybuilding Federation met with IFBB President Santonja regarding next coming international events in 2019. The events in Greece will include two Pro Qualifiers, two Professional Championships at Nafplio, the first historical capital of Greece, and the Balkan Championship in Corfu. Two beautiful touristic areas for the enjoyment

Portuguese deputy, Mr. Duarte Pacheco, a great fitness follower that is very well known by his dedication to a Fitness Lifestyle, that keeps him in excellent shape. He was attending together with the Portuguese Federation President, Vitor Reis, to the World Championship in Tarragona, meeting with President Santonja and evaluating the excellent developments of our

The IFBB President completed his busy agenda of the year with his trips to Dubai and Tarragona. On his way to the amazing Dubai Gulf Classic event, he met with our members of the IFBB UAE Academy in Dubai. One of the biggest IFBB Academy, if not the most, is the one led

The recent successful Diamond Cup Kiev gave us important memories about how was the Bodybuilding, in the ’70s and early ’80s, at the SSSR; where most of the pioneers are still on duty, working for our sport and IFBB. The picture shows an invaluable document, about one Bodybuilding contest (male and female) held in Leningrad (Russia), where

An amazing weekend that exceeds expectations, full of great surprises and activities. This could not be possible without the work of the Spanish Federation together with the IFBB and our amazing officials. Always travelling around the World to do their best for the IFBB and our athletes. Photo Gallery Tarragona 2018 World Master Championship.

5 Maltese athletes were awarded by the Maltese Olympic Committee at the Annual Gala Night & Sports Awards ceremony. This was the 5th consecutive year where athletes from the Malta Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness were honoured by the MOC. In 2019 Malta will host 2 international amateur events: IFBB Diamond Cup &