International Federation
of BodyBuilders (IFBB)
 "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, C.M., C.Q.,
SBStJ, Ph.D.
The International Federation
of Bodybuilders was formed in 1946 by Ben Weider and Joe Weider. Now the
IFBB has 173 National Federations worldwide. 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 Southeast Asian Games
The Asian Games
The South American Games
The Central American & Caribbean
Games
The Arab Games
The South Pacific Games
The African Games
The World Games
The IFBB is recognized
by the Olympic Council of Asia.
The IFBB is recognized by
the Supreme Council for Sport in Africa.
The IFBB has been a member
of the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF)
since 1969. GAISF is recognized by the International Olympic Committee
(IOC).
The IFBB is a founding member
of the International World Games Association (IWGA). The IWGA is recognized
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The IFBB follows the International
Olympic Committee (IOC) and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines
with respect to doping controls.
The IFBB is supported by
millions of youngsters around the world who want to keep healthy and fit
through exercise.
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 throughout the world.
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