Dear Bodybuilding and Fitness enthusiasts:
On behalf of the International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness Nigerian Leagul, I am pleased to welcome you to our official site.
Created in 2011 under direct supervision of AFBBN Founder and President Mr , provides to millions of bodybuilders & fitness athletes, officials, supporters and fans, from all over the world (our statistics have recorded visits from 182 countries) accurate information on events, news, rules, history and, in general, all the activities carried on by IFBB and the affiliated continental and national federations; that build together in a daily basis, the reality of our sport with over a thousand events organized each year, under IFBB logo, in the five continents.
The IFBB is a member of the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) and the International World Games Association (IWGA); is recognized by over 90 National Olympic Committees (NOCs); and regularly participates as a medal sport in IOC recognized Regional Games.
IFBB plays as well an active relationship with scientific and sport international organizations; being conscience of the benefits that a bodybuilding lifestyle can play in the populations health; and the specific applications as ideal anti aging life style for which the best examples are the legion of outstanding athletes that participate in our master categories (over 50�s and over 60�s).
Events for young athletes and female sport are some of our most active programs.
We are pleased to provide you with all this information, because bodybuilding is the passion for a good health and active life.
Enjoy it.
Your friend in sport,
Rafael Santonja
IFBB President
On behalf of the International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness Nigerian Leagul, I am pleased to welcome you to our official site.
Created in 2011 under direct supervision of AFBBN Founder and President Mr , provides to millions of bodybuilders & fitness athletes, officials, supporters and fans, from all over the world (our statistics have recorded visits from 182 countries) accurate information on events, news, rules, history and, in general, all the activities carried on by IFBB and the affiliated continental and national federations; that build together in a daily basis, the reality of our sport with over a thousand events organized each year, under IFBB logo, in the five continents.
The IFBB is a member of the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) and the International World Games Association (IWGA); is recognized by over 90 National Olympic Committees (NOCs); and regularly participates as a medal sport in IOC recognized Regional Games.
IFBB plays as well an active relationship with scientific and sport international organizations; being conscience of the benefits that a bodybuilding lifestyle can play in the populations health; and the specific applications as ideal anti aging life style for which the best examples are the legion of outstanding athletes that participate in our master categories (over 50�s and over 60�s).
Events for young athletes and female sport are some of our most active programs.
We are pleased to provide you with all this information, because bodybuilding is the passion for a good health and active life.
Enjoy it.
Your friend in sport,
Rafael Santonja
IFBB President
"In sport, there are no limitations, no barriers of race, religion, politics or culture. In sport, we are in touch with each other. Bodybuilding is important for Nation Building"
- Ben Weider, O.C., C.St.J, C.Q., Ph.D. [1923-2008]
"Bodybuilding is the ideal antiaging life style"
- Dr. Rafael Santonja
- Ben Weider, O.C., C.St.J, C.Q., Ph.D. [1923-2008]
"Bodybuilding is the ideal antiaging life style"
- Dr. Rafael Santonja
The IFBB was founded in 1946 in Montreal, Canada by brothers Joe and Ben Weider. Ben Weider served as IFBB President from 1946 to 2006.
The current IFBB President is Dr. Rafael Santonja of Madrid, Spain.
The IFBB is registered as a not-for-profit legal entity.
The IFBB currently has 182 affiliated National Federations.
The IFBB organizes each year more than 2,500 competitions at the national, regional, continental and world levels.
The IFBB is recognized by over 90 National Olympic Committees.
The IFBB participates as a medal sport in the following IOC recognized Regional Games:
The Pan American Games
The South American Beach Games
The Central American Games
The Arab Games
The African Games
The World Games
The IFBB is recognized by the Supreme Council for Sport in Africa.
The IFBB is member of the Pan American Sport Confederation.
The IFBB is member of the European Games.
The IFBB has been a member of the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) since 1971. GAISF is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The IFBB is a founding member of the International World Games Association (IWGA) and has competed as a medal sport in all World Games since the inaugural Games in1981.
The IFBB is a Signatory to the World Anti-Doping Agency Code (WADA Code) in compliance with the 2009 code.
The IFBB is supported by millions of youngsters around the world who want to keep healthy and fit through exercise.
The IFBB supports Bodybuilding and Fitness as the ideal anti-aging lifestyle.
The IFBB promotes a healthy lifestyle and actively discourages the use of tobacco, alcohol and drugs.
The IFBB represents not only an excellent sport but a superb social lifestyle encouraged by numerous governments around the world.
National Federations
1. Afghanistan
2. Albania
3. Algeria
4. Andorra
5. Anguilla (UK)
6. Antigua & Barbuda
7. Argentina
8. Armenia
9. Aruba (Netherlands)
10. Australia
11. Austria
12. Azerbaijan
13. Bahamas
14. Bahrain
15. Bangladesh
16. Barbados
17. Belarus
18. Belgium
19. Belize
20. Bermuda (UK)
21. Bhutan
22. Bolivia
23. Bosnia & Hercegovina
24. Brazil
25. Brunei Darussalam
26. Bulgaria
27. Cambodia
28. Canada
29. Cayman Islands (UK)
30. Chile
31. China
32. Chinese Taipei
33. Colombia
34. Comoros
35. Congo, ROC
36. Congo, DROC
37. Cook Islands (NZ/UK)
38. Costa Rica
39. C�te d'Ivoire
40. Croatia
41. Cuba
42. Curacao (Netherlands)
43. Cyprus
44. Czech Republic
45. Denmark
46. Dominica
47. Dominican Republic
48. Ecuador
49. Egypt
50. El Salvador
51. Estonia
52. Ethiopia
53. Fiji
54. Finland
55. France
56. Gambia
57. Georgia
58. Germany
59. Ghana
60. Gibraltar (UK)
61. Greece
62. Grenada
63. Guam (US)
64. Guatemala
65. Guyana
66. Haiti
67. Honduras
68. Hong Kong (China)
69. Hungary
70. Iceland
71. India
72. Indonesia
73. Iran
74. Iraq
75. Ireland
76. Israel
77. Italy
78. Jamaica
79. Japan
80. Jordan
81. Kazakhstan
82. Kenya
83. Kiribati
84. Kuwait
85. Kyrgyzstan
86. Latvia
87. Lebanon
88. Libya
89. Liechtenstein
90. Lithuania
91. Luxembourg
92. Macau (China)
93. Macedonia
94. Malaysia
95. Maldives
96. Malta
97. Mauritius
98. Mexico
99. Moldova
100. Monaco
101. Mongolia
102. Montenegro
103. Montserrat (UK)
104. Morocco
105. Mozambique
106. Myanmar
107. Namibia
108. Nepal
109. Netherlands
110. Netherlands Antilles (Netherlands)
111. New Zealand
112. New Caledonia (France)
113. Nicaragua
114. Nigeria
115. Niue Island (NZ/UK)
116. Norfolk Island (AU/UK)
117. Northern Mariana (US)
118. Norway
119. Oman
120. Pakistan
121. Palau
122. Palestine
123. Panama
124. Papua New Guinea
125. Paraguay
126. Peru
127. Philippines
128. Poland
129. Portugal
130. Puerto Rico (US)
131. Qatar
132. Republic of Korea
133. Romania
134. Russia
135. Saint Kitts & Nevis
136. Saint Lucia
137. Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
138. Samoa
139. San Marino
140. Saudi Arabia
141. Senegal
142. Serbia
143. Seychelles
144. Sierra Leone
145. Singapore
146. Slovakia
147. Slovenia
148. South Africa
149. Spain
150. Sri Lanka
151. St. Maarten (Netherlands/France)
152. Sudan
153. Suriname
154. Swaziland
155. Sweden
156. Switzerland
157. Syria
158. Tahiti (France)
159. Tajikistan
160. Tanzania
161. Thailand
162. Tonga
163. Tortola (UK)
164. Trinidad & Tobago
165. Tunisia
166. Turkey
167. Turkmenistan
168. Turks & Caicos Islands (UK)
169. Uganda
170. Ukraine
171. United Arab Emirates
172. United Kingdom
173. United States of America
174. Uruguay
175. Uzbekistan
176. Vanuatu
177. Venezuela
178. Vietnam
179. Virgin Islands (US)
180. Yemen
181. Zambia
182. Zimbabwe
