IFBB Men's BB World Championships 2012

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Even though we still have many many months to live before next year's men's IFBB bodybuilding World Championships, already some information is given out by IFBB:

http://www.ifbb.com/...lish&prov=index

2012 WORLD MEN CHAMPIONSHIPS AND IFBB CONGRESS AT GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR

Still very recent, the outstanding Congress and World Championships in Mumbai, India, with the record of athletes and a very original and powerful organisation in the Finals at the Andheri Sports Complex Stadium. The IFBB is already working, in close cooperation with the Ecuadorian Bodybuilding Federation for the next coming 2012 World championships and Congress that will be held next 6th-11st November.

Guayaquil, at the Pacific coast in South America, is the largest city at the Republic of Ecuador, plus a very important centre of business, politics, finance, culture and sport in the continent.

Under the leadership of President María Teresa Guerrero (in the picture with Dr. Rafael Santonja), the Organising Committee is working on the most important official event at the IFBB calendar in the 2012.

For the first time, in 66 years of history, the IFBB World championships and Congress will take place in South America.

Ecuadorian Federation is a very well structured national federation, with wide experience in previous international outstanding events. Bodybuilding is very popular in Ecuador, being recognised by the Government and the Olympic Committee.

In the picture María Teresa Guerrero, Ecuadorian Bodybuilding Federation President and Dr. Santonja.

Meeting with the Olympic Family; from left to right: Econ. Danilo Carrera, President of the South American Beach Games organising committee, Alejandro Blanco, President of the Spanish Olympic Committee and Rafael Santonja at a recent meeting held in Madrid.

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WORLD MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP IN ECUADOR

For the first time in 66 years of IFBB history, South America will host the IFBB Men’s Championship and Congress in the beautiful and friendly city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. The hotel, venue site, transportation and all the details are ready and well prepared under excellent supervision of the Ecuadorian National Federation and great support of the Sport Ministry, City Hall and Ecuadorian Government.

Recently President Rafael Santonja with Secretary General William Tierney and his wife Wanda visited the city, in the photo of the press conference you can see from right to left: Wanda Tierney, William Tierney - Secretary General, Dr. Pierina Correa - President of the Guayas Sport Federation, Rafael Santonja – President of the IFBB, Dr. Augusto Moran – Ecuadorian Sports Vice minister, Ms. Maria Teresa Guerrero – Ecuadorian Federation, Patricia Aviles – Ministry Deputy of Sports for the Coast Region, Mr. Juan Fernando Paredes – President of the Ecuadorian Federation.

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Inspection report with all the official information is now online as well on IFBB.com - http://www.ifbb.com/pdf/2012_guayaquil/66th_IFBB_Men's_WC.pdf

Ott Kiivikas preps for this show as well, do not miss his journal to the worlds with some recent photos - http://forums.fitness.ee/index.php?/topic/34001-ott-kiivikas-team-fast-vormipildid-9-weeks-out/page__view__findpost__p__349975

9 weeks out

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Thanks Anne!

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Only couple of weeks to go!

Slovakian qualified athletes announced - http://www.eastlabs.biz/article/2621/SID=ba88e27fdf310812e8e3bdbb1e1a8688

Rastislav SOLÁR (BB +100kg)

Marián ČAMBAL (BB up to 90kg)

Juraj VRÁBEL (BB up to 85kg)

Peter KOKOŠKA (BB up to 75kg)

Igor KOČIŠ (BB up to 70kg)

Cambal & Solar about 3 weeks out at Mozolani Classic

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Only couple of weeks to go!

Slovakian qualified athletes announced - http://www.eastlabs....8e3bdbb1e1a8688

Rastislav SOLÁR (BB +100kg)

Marián ČAMBAL (BB up to 90kg)

Juraj VRÁBEL (BB up to 85kg)

Peter KOKOŠKA (BB up to 75kg)

Igor KOČIŠ (BB up to 70kg)

Cambal & Solar about 3 weeks out at Mozolani Classic

Not bad at all!

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Solar , kes on eelmise aasta maailmameister raskekaalus võitis möödunud nädalavahetusel ka Lesukovi, pildil paremal.

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IFBB shares some pre-show information;

NEXT WEEKEND: THE 66^TH IFBB MEN’S WORLDS IN ECUADOR

by Andrew Michalak

Altogether, there are four IFBB World Championships staged every autumn but the Men’s Worlds have the longest tradition, reaching the IFBB beginnings in 1946. They have their special “flavor” and prestige and the biggest range in the world as men’s competitive bodybuilding – in contrary to women’s physique sports – are practiced in all regions and all continents.

But this year’s 66^th IFBB World Men’s Championships have their special dimension: will be the first IFBB Men’s Worlds to be held in South America! This event reflects not only the balanced development of bodybuilding all over the world but also the organizational and financial possibilities as well as high standards of South American bodybuilding and sports, in general. Taking into account that South America will be the host of the 2013 World Games, 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games, Mr. Andres Botero, an IOC member from Colombia, has said - “I think this is the decade of Latin America, a change for the continent, an opportunity to show the world we are able to organize an event of great importance.”

It’s a pleasure, that IFBB and bodybuilding will have its considerable input into this “Latin American sport decade”.

The beginnings of bodybuilding development in Ecuador reaches early 1970s and it was formally legalized in 1983, when Prof. Angel Coba registered their National Bodybuilding Federation. Then Ecuadorian Bodybuilding Federation hosted many top continental events, included South American and Latin American Championship, South American and Bolivarian Games.

The most successful athlete and “media face” of Ecuadorian bodybuilding is Mr. Fausto Caicedo – nine-time national champion, eight-time South American champion and Pan American overall champion and Arnold Amateur Championships finalist. Among the other top Ecuadorian bodybuilders we can see: multi-time continental champion and the Men’s Worlds top ten Marco Aviles, continental champion Alfredo Valencia, continental champion and 2011 Men’s Worlds finalist Carlos Arcentales.

“The 2012 World Championship will be a successful event thanks to the support of the Ministry of Sport, municipality of Guayaquil and private enterprises. It is the first time in the 66-year history of the IFBB, that the World Men’s Championship takes place in South America. The Ecuadorian Federation aims to provide a wonderful event that will be remembered forever in the name of all of South American Bodybuilding Family.” – Ecuadorian and South American Federations President Juan Paredes told us.

Why in Guayaquil? Guayaquil, founded in 1538 by the Spanish conqueror Francisco de Orellana, is the largest city in Ecuador and the economic capital of the country. It is also known as "The Pearl of the Pacific", attracting tourists from all parts of the world. Gulf, monuments, parks, museums, modern hotels, the Guayas River, and vibrant nightlife are just some of the many attractions of this city.

There are three official hotels for the Championships:

- The Sheraton Hotel

- The Sonesta Hotel

- The Howard Johnson Hotel

They are located within 2 minutes walking distance from each other. But the main activities, like the registration, weigh-in, and the World Congress, will all happen in the Sheraton Hotel. All meals for officials and athletes will also be served in the Sheraton Hotel.

2012 IFBB World Men’s Championships schedule:

Tuesday, November 6^th, 2012:

- Arrival of the IFBB Executive Council Members

Wednesday, November 7^th, 2012:

- Up to 19:00 (7:00 pm): Arrival of National Teams, check-in at the hotels

- 15:00 (3:00 pm): The IFBB Executive Council Meeting

19:00 (7.00 pm): Welcome Dinner

Thursday, November 8^th, 2012:

- 16:30 (4:30 pm): Technical and Judges Meeting

- 18:00 (6:00 pm): Weigh-in, Registration

Friday, November 9^th, 2012:

- 10:00 (10:00 am): Prejudging

Saturday, November 10^th, 2012:

- 08:30 (8:30 am): IFBB International Congress

- 15:00 (3:00 pm): Finals

- 21:00 (9:00 pm): Farewell Banquet

Sunday,November 11^th, 2012:

- Departures

Practical information:

Time zone: GMT - 5 hours (CET - 6 hours).

Climate: Average day temperature: 26-30 degrees C (78 – 96 degrees F). Possibility of rainfall is minimal.

Currency: US Dollar (USD) is an official currency in Ecuador.

Electricity: Voltage: 120 V; Frequency: 60 Hz, Plug: Type A North American/Japanese 2-blade Electrical Adapter Plug and Electrical Outlet.

Most of the current laptop power adapters have been designed to work with these voltage/frequency but better to check it before leaving. If you want to use other equipment (hair dryers, battery chargers) you may need not only a plug adapter but also an electrical converter.

In photos;

The host of thye upcoming World Championships: Mr. Juan Fernando Paredes Sánchez – Ecuadorian Bodybuilding Federation (Federacion Ecuatoriana De Fisico Culturismo Y Potencia) President and South American Federation (Confederacion Sudamericana De Fisico Culturismo Y Fitness) President.

“Jose Joaquin de Olmedo” International Airport in Guayaquil.

Guayaquil panorama at night.

“Palacio de Cristal” – Semifinals venue site.

“Eloy Alfaro Theater” – Finals venue site.

Eloy Alfaro Theater” audience with 1500 seats.

The Hilton Hotel in Guayaquil – the place of all official activites.

The Howard Johnson Hotel.

The Sonesta Hotel.

Is “66” a magic number for Guayaquil?

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Ott Kiivikas shares his 5 days out shots ( includes also Ott's updates from his trip) - http://forums.fitness.ee/index.php?/topic/34001-ott-kiivikas-team-fast-live-report-mens-world-cc-in-equador/page__view__findpost__p__356020

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Tulles vastu Oti fännidele, lükkame käima ka ennustusvõistluse!

Ennusta, mitmenda koha saab Ott Kiivikas maailmameistrivõistlustel!

Täpseimate ennustajate vahel läheb loosi 1000 Fitti!

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Tulles vastu Oti fännidele, lükkame käima ka ennustusvõistluse!

Ennusta, mitmenda koha saab Ott Kiivikas maailmameistrivõistlustel!

Täpseimate ennustajate vahel läheb loosi 1000 Fitti!

2. koht.

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Pakun 3 koht(pärast dopingukontrolle võib veel tõusta) ja Ott vaata, et alt ei vea!

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5. Koht. Loodame parimat, et ma eksiksin ja tuleb parem koht!

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1. Koht

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4. koht

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3. koht

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IV koht

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6 koht

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5. koht

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2. koht

Muudetud November 5, 2012 kasutaja htilga poolt

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3. koht:)

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Pakun et 4. koha

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Otile väike inspiratsioonivideo

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Otile väike inspiratsioonivideo

... ja et ei ununeks ka Ecuadori kohalikku olustikku nautida, siis siin lugu, mille järgi pärast võidutantsu vihtuda.