Picture: CBBA President, Mr. Zhang Haifeng, receiving the IFBB Spirit of Sport Award, from Dr. Rafael Santonja, at the 2017 World Bodybuilding Championships (Benidorm). 2018 BELT & ROAD (CHINA): 65 COUNTRIES INVITED TO AN AWESOME BODYBUILDING EVENT WITH 80.000 $, IN PRIZE MONEY With its recognition as World Elite Amateur  Ranking and Elite Pro Card Qualifier event,

Bodybuilding icon and Executive Member of the European Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation (EBFF), Mrs. Juliette Bergman; was awarded by IFBB President, Dr. Santonja; with the prestigious “IFBB Sport of Courage Award”, at the recent EBFF ExCo meeting, held in Madrid, recent weekend 19th-21st January. Mrs. Bergman has been always related to the Bodybuilding and Fitness, being successful

ONLY NEGATIVE DOPING TEST, IN THE WORLD FITNESS CHAMPIONSHIPS BIARRITZ 2017 As a signatory member of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the IFBB continues to carry out the official test at its international events, within its line to work against the use of forbidden substances. As in previous events during 2017, the results of

Under leadership of its President, Dr. Rafael Santonja, and Honorary President, Mr. Albert Busek; the European Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation is celebrating the 2018 Executive Committee Meeting, during this weekend 19th to 20th January, in Madrid. During this three sessions, the EBFF executive officials are designing the guidelines of Bodybuilding and Fitness, for the next season, related

The great news is coming from Portugal, where the Bodybuilding National Federation (PFBB), chaired by Mr. Vitor Reis; have been present at the 22nd edition of the Portuguese Sports Confederation (CDP) Sports Gala, celebrated recent 17th January, at the Estoril Casino, in Lisbon. This event is the greatest celebration of Portuguese National Sports and all its

The president of the Czech Republic Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation (SKFCR), Mr. Vyacheslav Vinogradov; visited, on Tuesday 9th, the IFBB Headquarters in Las Rozas (Spain), in order to meet with President Santonja and evaluate the highlights of the 2017 season in the country, as well as the next international events for the czech

After the tremendous success of the 2017 edition at the Junior & Master World Championships held in Bistrita (Romania), with nearly 600 athletes; the IFBB has decided to separate both events, in order to not slowing down its growth, making easier for the organizing country to enable hotels and facilities for such big

Bodybuilding in one of the most popular sports in Malta and, because its great international achievements, the Maltese Olympic Committee awarded Maltese Federation (MFBF), at the recent Olympic Gala held, in December; in La Valetta. The MFBF president -Mr. Ralph de Celis-, received the Award for the excellent National Team results at the

Fantastic initiative from the Estonian Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation (EKFL), chaired by Mr. Ergo Metsla; receiving the National Team at the Tallin´s airport, after its successful participation at the 2017 World Bodybuilding Championships, in Biarritz (France). President Metsla and several supporters and EKFL officials brings flowers and presents to the athletes that represented

A new challenging sport season starts for the thousands of IFBB international athletes worldwide, in a year with very important novelties, as the evolution to World Ranking to new disciplines (Fitness and Women’s Physique) and more cash prizes (325.000 $). With IFBB walking in solid way through the Olympic recognition and joining already

Young but experienced official Vyacheslav Vinogradov -current president of the Czech Republic Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation (SKFCR)- has been appointed for the IFBB Team in charge to supervise the development of international events, joining other officials as José María García, Natalia Nazarenko, Tobias Hohl or Armando Márquez. With his solid experience as athlete

Robby Robinson, the Legendary “Black Prince” of Bodybuilding has been named to the Executive Board of IFBB Physique America. The iconic athlete joins the new project, in USA, bringing his experience and charisma. The IFBB Physique America president, Mr. Wayne S. DeMilia announced the decision: “It is with great pride and honor, that