Is it with deep sadness that we must report the passing away of 1965 IFBB Mr. World, Kingsley Poitier, recent April 19th; at the age of 82 y.o. A pioneer of Bodybuilding in The Bahamas, where he was born; Poitier inspired hundred of athletes from his own gym, opened in 1955. In 1959,

Following the COVID-19 situation, the diverse evolution of governments dispositions in the progressive return to normal activities and after evaluating all, we wish to confirm that the 2020 European Championships are postponed to September, with the final date to be announced in coming days. To adopt this decision we have as a priority

An entire online event, to perform at home. The IFBB and Muscle & Health Magazine presented last week the first IFBB E-Contest, an online competition open for all the IFBB athletes that wish to participate in this great initiative, showing their performance, flexing muscles and enjoying the passion for sport and the healthy

The Finnish National Federation had its annual meeting on March 29 by Skype due to Covid-19. The Finnish Federation is recognized by the Finnish Olympic Committee and has conducted doping tests approved by WADA and by the Finnish Anti-Doping Agency since 1995. IFBB Assistance to the General Secretary, Mr. KP Ourama, was re-elected

Past February 23rd, was a historic day for the Austrian Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation, the new board of directors was elected. Congratulations to the President of the Austria Federation, Mr. Jörg Kapfer, and to all his Executive Members.

The IFBB has been recognized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU), a new meaningful landmark in the overall frame of recognitions already held by IFBB. The International University Sports Federation (FISU), is the key driver in expanding the role and reach of university sport worldwide, organizing world-class sports and educational events for

Dr. Fernando Enríquez Corrales has been appointed as a member of the IFBB Medical Commission, a doctor full of vitality and a passion for our sport, that together with Dr. Alfonso Moran and Dr. Francisco Abril, will lead the IFBB Medical Board. In the picture from left to right, Dr. Alfonso Moran, Chairman of the

President Santonja has traveled to Bucharest, the capital city of Romania, welcomed and joined by Gabriel Toncena, President of the Rumanian and Balkan Bodybuilding and Fitness Federations, to meet with sports dignitaries and the Romanian Federation. President Santonja and President Toncean were honored to visit this morning H. E. Ludovic Orban, Prime Minister

Past February 7th, IFBB Academy Dubai organized another successful Advance Nutrition Course, a two days program that included lectures by Professor Mr. Erico Caperuto, with the participation of more than 21 students, and 7 trainers from different parts of the country. The session was open with a speech by Colonel Mr. Abdulkareem Mohamed,

With the occasion of the AIPS Congress in Budapest, President Santonja met with the Vice President of AIPS, Mr. Charles Camenzuli, always very supportive to fitness and healthy lifestyle. In the picture IFBB President, Dr. Rafael Santonja, and Mr. Charles Camenzuli, AIPS Vice President.

Past January 12th was held in Belgium the 2020 Elections of the Belgium Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation and Mr. Andre Bouters (President), Ms. Fabi Antonie (Vicepresident), and Mr. Siggi Segers (Vicepreisident) were re-elected for a new period of four years. Mr. Amir Ahmadi was incorporated to the board with the function of BIFBB

The Belgian Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness organized past January 12th, an IFBB Judges Seminar, performed by Mr. Pawel Filleborn, Chairman of the IFBB Judge Committee, with an attendance of 40 people from Belgium, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, France, and Syria. The course was also attended by Mr. Andre Wouters, President of the Belgium Bodybuilding