THE ATHLETES
*Note: A complete list of placings may be found on the "Contest Results" page
In the Bantamweight (-65kg) class, the see-saw confrontation between two iron warriors continued as Anwar El Ammawi (Egypt) went head-to-head against Jose Carlos Santos (Brazil). Leading up to this battle, Ammawi was a 4-time World Amateur Champion ('90, '91, '96, '98); Santos had notched 3 of his own ('97, '99, '01). This win by Santos in 2002 would even the score at 4 "World Amateur Champion" titles each. Will we see these two again next year in Mumbai, India for the rubber match? Editor's Note: Ammawi beat Santos in '98. Santos has emerged victorious in 4 events ('97, '99, '01, '02).
In the Lightweight (-70kg) class, Igor Kocis (Slovakia) emerged the clear winner, having successfully defended his 2001 title.
 Igor Kocis (Slovakia - 1st) In the Lightheavyweight (-90kg) class, El Shahat Mabrouk (Egypt) has won more "World Amateur Champion" titles than any other athlete - 5 in all ('87, '91, '94, '98, '99). The 2002 title would make #6 in the long career of this Egyptian national hero.
In second place in this category was Pawel Brzozka (Poland).
 Pawel Brzozka (Poland - 2nd)
"Most Improved Bodybuilder" Award ... Esmat SADEK (Egypt)
 Esmat Sadek (Egypt) - Most Improved Bodybuilder
"Best National Team" Award
Egypt (1st) Slovakia (2nd) Germany (3rd)
 Egypt captures the coveted "Best National Team Award" at the Finals. Dr. Eng. Adel Fahim El Sayed (second from right), IFBB Vice President for Africa and President of the Egyptian Bodybuilding Federation, hoists the 1st-place trophy in celebration of the win.
"Overall Champion" Award ... Jose Carlos SANTOS (Brazil)
 Jose Carlos SANTOS (Brazil) - Overall Champion
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