IFBB WEST AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Organizing Committee of the Ghana Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (GBFA), in collaboration with the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB), cordially extends a warm welcome to all African countries affiliated with IFBB.

We invite you to participate in the IFBB West African Championships for Men and Women, this great bodybuilding and fitness championship with 8 IFBB Elite Pro Cards, at the amazing NATIONAL THEATRE OF GHANA, scheduled to take place in the city of Accra, Ghana, from April 25th to 28th, 2024.

Welcome to Africa and get ready for a great competition!

IFBB BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

In the Balkans, a region rich in history, diversity, and natural beauty, the city of Timisoara, located in western Romania, is preparing for a major sporting event: the IFBB Balkan Championships.

 

The Romanian Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness is finalizing the details of this championship, which will bring together prominent sports figures from the region in an event that stands out on the federation’s calendar.

 

Come and enjoy this championship from April 26th to 28th at the impressive Iulius Town Center in Timisoara, Romania!

 

19TH EDITION OF THE NATIONAL BODYBUILDING AND FITNESS CHAMPIONSHIP OF OMAN.

The Sultanate of Oman, the beautiful and historical Arab country, celebrated this past weekend a new edition of this national championship.

Organized by Mr. Ammar bin Salem Al Hosani, it was a great sports event with excellent athletes, showing the high level of bodybuilding and fitness in the country and the whole region.

The President of the International Federation, Dr. Rafael Santonja, enjoyed the event, honored with the presence of H. H. Sheikh Khalid bin Ghaleb Al Said, from the Sultanate of Oman.

Alongside with international officials as IFBB Vice Presidents for Africa and Asia, Dr. Adel Fahim, Sheik Abdulah Bin Hamad Al Sharki, respectively, Mr. Manar Haikal, Chairperson for Western Asia, and others participating in the award ceremony for the most outstanding athletes.

At the opening it was signed the contract confirming the Western Asia Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship, to be held in the Sultanate of Oman on August 15th. Undoubtedly, an excellent opportunity for all athletes in the region

 

EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE WORLD OF FITNESS CHALLENGE!

Latest news from Madrid! This week, some of the most active federations in the Fitness Challenge, along with key members of the Exco, gathered in the Spanish capital to discuss the progress of this global challenge.

During this strategic meeting, several crucial topics were addressed that revolutionized the Fitness Challenge experience for all athletes. Among the highlights of the discussion were:

Technological innovation serving sports! An exciting proposal was presented to implement a new repetition counting system using artificial intelligence. This promises greater accuracy and fairness in every challenge!

New rules, new opportunities! A comprehensive update of the regulations was discussed, with special emphasis on a scoring system for the ranking.

Variation and renewal! Updates were announced in the list of available exercises, ensuring a fresh and challenging experience for all participants.

Fitness Challenge is a modality in constant growth and evolution, and these innovations promise to take the experience to new heights.

EGYPT CUP FITNESS CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP

The first Egyptian Cup of Fitness Challenge 2024 competitions were concluded, the first fitness championships recently included in the
plans of the Egyptian Federation for Bodybuilding and Fitnessn Championships, which were held in the gymnasium in the Suez
Governorate, under the patronage of Dr. Adel Fahim, President of the Egyptian, Arab and African Federation and physical fitness, in the
presence of the champion and international referee Ahmed Abdel Aziz, and the heads of regions and administrators of the Egyptian Federation for Bodybuilding and Fitness.

More than 100 male and female players representing 11 sports bodies participated in the tournament.

Everyone praised the organization of the tournament, which was held at the highest level. The tournament was technically managed by the
international jadge Mohamed Mohsen, and the tournament referees were headed by Dr. Maram Saeed, the international judge, with a
refereeing team at the highest level.

Fitness challenge is a new revolution in the fitness world.

IFBB FITNESS CHALLENGE FOR CHILDREN ONLINE SEMINAR

The online seminar on the Fitness Challenge for children, organized by the Federation of Syria and led by Natalia Nazarenko, IFBB Official and Chairman of the IFBB Children’s Commission, concluded successfully.

This interesting seminar covered different aspects of the new discipline that is winning over fans of all ages around the world.

Last year, the successful World Championships of Children’s Fitness Challenge was held in Čačak, Serbia, and since then, more and more young athletes have joined this new sporting passion, showcasing their physical ability and competitive spirit.

The vibrant energy of the children’s Fitness Challenge led to its inclusion in the national school program in Romania as an official sports activity. Integrations like this encourage the youngest among us to form a lifelong relationship with fitness, emphasizing the physical benefits it offers for comprehensive development.

IFBB FITNESS CHALLENGE PRESIDENT CUP

The Georgia Federation, under the leadership of its young president, Ms. Nutza Zurabishvili, continues to set the standard with exceptional events and the implementation of the Fitness Challenge category. Coming up on April 6th to 7th in the city of Tbilisi, the IFBB FITNESS CHALLENGE PRESIDENT CUP will be held!

This is a fantastic opportunity for Fitness Challenge athletes to kick off the season and prepare for the European Championship in May in Santa Susana, Barcelona.

Come and experience this sports-filled adventure of action and adrenaline!
Don’t miss out on this chance to showcase your physical abilities, compete internationally, and earn points towards the world ranking!

 

IFBB DIAMOND CUP SERBIA & MENS PHYSIQUE EUROPEAN CUP

The beautiful city of Cacak awaits you to enjoy a new edition of the IFBB DIAMOND CUP SERBIA & MEN’S PHYSIQUE EUROPEAN CUP. The Serbian Federation and its President, Goran Ivanovic, are working to surprise both the audience and the athletes with a high-level sports show. Next month, April, at the Sports Hall of The Zracak Institution, get ready for a weekend full of bodybuilding and fitness. IFBB DIAMOND CUP SERBIA & MEN’S PHYSIQUE EUROPEAN CUP, APRIL 19-21, 2024, CACAK- SERBIA

IFBB FITNESS CHALLENGE 365JP LEAGUE IN RAKVERE, ESTONIA

Last weekend, in the beautiful city of Rakvere, in northern Estonia, at the atrium of Põhjakeskus, Viru, a successful Fitness Challenge championship, the IFBB Fitness Challenge 365JP League, took place.

Organized by the well-known IFBB official, Mr. Ott Kiivikas, who is a member of the EOK Sports Commission (bodybuilding and fitness) and also the president of the IFBB Sports Commission, in cooperation with Silja Koppel and the Estonian Bodybuilding and Fitness Association.
The main referee of the competition was the internationally acclaimed judge, Mr. Argo Ader. The competition was held for the first time in a shopping mall, an original proposal that garnered a lot of public attention, becoming an excellent way to promote the new discipline to a wider audience. Congratulations to the Estonian federation for this great sporting event.

IFBB KOREA’S DELEGATION VISITED THE HEADQUARTERS

Mr. Song, from the IFBB team of Korea, along with his daughter, Ms. Victoria, visited the IFBB headquarters in Madrid to meet with IFBB President Rafael Santonja.

During the meeting, they presented exciting new projects related to bodybuilding and fitness in Korea, discussed upcoming planned events, including the establishment of the academy program and the IFBB College in the Asian country, as well as details regarding the next IFBB event, the IFBB East South Asian Championships scheduled for September 6 to September 8 in Korea.

The visit served as an invaluable opportunity to further promote the continuous development of bodybuilding and fitness in the region.