The International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (Ifbb) is the umbrella organization of all national bodybuilding and fitness organizations worldwide. It is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and administers all aspects of bodybuilding and fitness sport globally. 196 countries are affiliated with the Ifbb after seven national federations were added at the 2008 Ifbb Congress in Madrid.
In light of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Ifbb suspended athletes from Russia and Belarus from competing at any International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness events, and suspended all officials from these countries from officiating at any event sanctioned by the Ifbb, as well as from attending or participating in any Ifbb meetings, committees, and forums. In March 2023, the Russian Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation sent a letter addressing the ISF and urging them to reverse the decision and allow Russian athletes to compete in ISF events. The RBF's statement included claims that the war was actually started by Ukraine and that 'Russia defends peace'. In May 2023, the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness reinstated Russian and Belarusian athletes, shortly after a Russian missile attack forced the cancellation of a bodybuilding event in Ukraine.
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There are five continental associations affiliated with the IFBB. These associations are responsible for organizing continental championships, providing support for their member federations, and communicating their interests at the IFBB Board meetings.
International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness: A global organization for bodybuilding and fitness based in Madrid, Spain that oversees all aspects of these sports worldwide. https://www.ifbb.com/
IFBB suspends Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials: An account of the IFBB's response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, including the suspension of athletes and officials from Russia and Belarus, and the subsequent reinstatement of these athletes in 2023. https://www.ifbb.com/ifbb-suspends-russian-and-belarusian-athletes-and-officials/
Continental associations of the IFBB: A list of the five continental associations affiliated with the IFBB, responsible for organizing continental championships and supporting member federations. https://www.ifbb.com/continental-associations/
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