IFBB CBB World Championships & World Cup 2012

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

The capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, after the successful organization of the 2011 European Championships, will host again a major IFBB event next 23-26 November, under the leadership of President Alexander Staliyski and the skillful team at the Bulgarian Federation.

You can see the inspection report on the following link: CLICK HERE

Last year in Tallin..

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Team Finland;

Utti Hietala (CBB +180cm)

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SKKF informs about the Swedish team;

CBB:

• Patrik Larsson
  
• Mikael Hancic
  

World Cup:

• Helene Ahlson, Bodyfitness
  
• Carina Isaksson, Bodyfitness
  
• Kristian Sewén, Athletic Fitness
  

From Norway, the Nordic Champ Alex Kadour will be attending in CBB +180cm class.

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Käesoleval aastal ei lähe Eesti 2011a. maailmameistritiitlit kaitsma.

Tuleval, 2013 dal põrutame aga taas täiega.

Vahepeal on vaja hinge tõmmata, nii see elu on.

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Ok, the next IFBB championships event coming up this weekend! Some recent news;

I already informed Utti Hietala would be representing Finland in Sofia. Well, he will not. IFBB Finland dropped him out one week prior to the show at the final qualification - http://www.bodylehti.fi/?cid=6296

According to Eastlabs.biz Slovakia will, as usual, send a very competitive team; Tomáš Tabačiar, Andrej Varga and Ľuboš Maliňák.

An interesting crossover from BB to CBB will be seen at the CBB Worlds; 3rd placer at the 2012 Nordic Championships BB -90kg category, Swedish Mikael Hancic will try his wings in CBB. Here Micke at the Nordics (on the left) next to Ott.

And here 2 weeks out shot;

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IFBB previes the show;

2012 WORLD CLASSIC BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS

SOFIA, BULGARIA, NOVEMBER 23^RD – 26^TH, 2012

by Andrew Michalak

It will be the next exciting weekend in the IFBB yearly activity: 2012 IFBB World Classic Bodybuilding Championships and IFBB World Cup to be held in Sofia, Bulgaria. Bulgarian Federation Secretary Irena Ilieva send us the list of nominated athletes and this list looks great!

As many as 91 classic bodybuilders from 32 countries were entered, so there will be the next breaking through IFBB record of participation in this kind of championships. Last year there were 73 competitors from 27 countries. First time we will have classic bodybuilders from all 5 continents, so this sport has been progressing and expanding all over the world. Whom will we see on the stage in each category?

Classic bodybuilding up to 168 cm:

The longest ever line-up in this category at the Worlds: 12 athletes. Among them last year’s runner-up Suguru Kamada (Japan), 2012 European champion Osman Colak (Turkey), 2007 Worlds bronze medal winner Gianluca Fiorenti (Italy) and Croatian veteran Robert Horvath, who entered the finals of the last two Worlds but also won the European title in… athletic fitness.

Classic bodybuilding up to 171 cm:

Surprisingly low number of athletes (10) and nobody from the last year’s finals but there will be 2010 world champion Yeon-Seok Yang (Korea), who is going to regain the title after the last year’s failure (7^th place). Moreover, the current Europeans runner-up (but from 175 cm class) Antonio Ludovico (Italy) and the Europeans bronze medal winner Ciro Credendino (Belgium). It seems to be an easier category and a good opportunity for new athletes from Iran, Bulgaria, Canada, South Africa and Turkey do jump into the medal zone.

Classic bodybuilding up to 175 cm:

Elimination round will be needed as the number of participants has expanded to 21. Under the absence of 2011 world champion Myung Sub Kim, the main pretenders seem to be: endless runner-up Aleksander Barbashin (Russia), who placed 2^nd at the last year’s Worlds and both 2012 Arnolds as well as 2010 Worlds runner-up Andrej Varga (Slovakia). Moreover, four consecutive European champions: Vladimir Kurdov (2009), Tomas Tabaciar (2010), Przemyslaw Zokowski (2011) and Metin Cayci (2012). Category packed with the champions, so entering the finals will already be a success!

Classic bodybuilding up to 180 cm:

The longest category at these Championships, with 25 names. I can’t see the name of the last year’s champion Taavi Koovit but there will be the runner-up Aristidis Nikolopoulos (South Africa) as well as 2010 bronze medal winner Thomas Schnelldorfer (Germany). Plus the two top from the 2012 Europeans: Serhii Gorenkov (Ukraine) and Ali Emre (Turkey) and two-time Europeans runner-up Robert Majewski (Poland). No clear favourite, anyone can win.

Classic bodybuilding over 180 cm:

Still over 20 athletes but no the 2011 world champion Mateusz Kolkowski among them. The runner-up Andrey Lopushanskiy (Azerbaijan) will be there as well as 2010 Worlds runner-up Lubos Malinak (Slovakia) and 2012 Europeans runner-up Drazen Vrbancic (Croatia). And a lot of new names, who knows if the future world champion is not hidden among them?

In photos;

2011 World’s runner-up Suguru Kamada (Japan)

2012 European champion Osman Colak (Turkey)

2010 world champion Yeon-Seok Yang (Korea)

2012 Europeans runner-up Antonio Ludovico (Italy)

2012 World’s runner-up Aleksander Barbashin (Russia)

2009 European champion Vladimir Kurdov (Bulgaria).

2010 Worlds runner-up Andrej Varga (Slovakia)

2011 World’s runner-up Aristidis Nikolopoulos (South Africa)

2009 Europeans runner-up Robert Majewski (Poland)

2012 Europeans runner-up Drazen Vrbancic (Croatia)

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The competitor lists are announced as well;

Up to 168 cm category:

Stanislav Vizenher Ukraine

Hesam Safiri Iran

Suguru Kamada Japan

Georgi Georgiev Bulgaria B

Nikolay Dimitrov Bulgaria B

Gianluca Fiorenti Italy

Kang Sungwon Korea

Kikwan Seol Korea

Denis Titu Moldova

Robert Horvat Croatia

Osman Colak Turkey

Tayfun Yaman Arda Turkey

Up to 171 cm category:

Mehdi Yarali Iran

Hasan Mert Bulgaria

Hristo Tsonev Bulgaria B

Antonio Ludovico Italy

Joel Marcoux Canada

Yeon-Seok Yang Korea

Justin Thacker South Africa

Ciro Credendino Belgium

Hakan Camci Turkey

Hikmet Deniz Engin Turkey

Chris Nel Australia

Up to 175 cm category:

Mohammad Alwane Ukraine

Vladimir Kurdov Bulgaria

Martin Rusanov Bulgaria B

Mirko Ercolani Italy

Aleksander Barbashin Russia

Jehyung Ryu Korea

Slaven Petrovich Croatia

Goran Simic Slovenia

Przemyslaw Zokowski Poland

Bogdan Nowakowski Poland

Andreas Ferrara Germany

Andrej Varga Slovakia

Tomas Tabaciar Slovakia

Patrik Kjell Larsson Sweden

Abuagila Salem Aburas Libya

Robert Jakovljevic Serbia

Vladica Jovanovic Serbia

Metin Cayci Turkey

Volkan Yalvac Turkey

Furkan Memis Turkey B

İsmail Coskun Turkey B

Up to 180 cm category:

Sergii Gorenkov Ukraine

Michael Hannam United Kingdom

Mahdi Zatparvarhaghi Iran

Mehrshad Javankhoshraftar Iran

Rosen Ivanov Bulgaria

Nikolay Stoyanov Bulgaria

Loizou Vyron Cyprus

Stavros Trioulidis Greece

Bravlio Martinez Spain

Evgeni Tsisar Russia

Aleksander Kaddour Norway

Zvonimir Majic Croatia

Aristidis Nikolopoulos South Africa

Andre Fourie South Africa

Robert Majewski Poland

Thomas Schnelldorfer Germany

Alain Khouri France

Pascal Wilhelm France

Serge Rouze France

Petr Bahnik Czech Rep.

Mikael Hawcic Sweden

Ragib Bayramov Azerbaijan

Ali Emre Turkey

Efe Kurt Yilmaz Turkey

Serhat Gocturk Turkey B

Gregg Moxham Australia

Over 180 cm category:

Denys Hrytsenko Ukraine

Seyed ArashDavami Iran

Pavel Georgiev Bulgaria

Dimitar Lilov Bulgaria B

Ignacio Chinetti Argentina

Ivan Rodrigez Larrem Spain

Dmitry Krylov Russia

John Wintrup Canada

Daniel Grefford Canada

Zlatko Piralic Croatia

Drazen Vrbancic Croatia

Vasja Mrak Slovenia

Boris Orava Czech Rep.

Vladimir Platzek Czech Rep.

Lubos Malinak Slovakia

Yan Hubenko Belarus

Evgeny Kukushkin Belarus

Andrey Lopushanskiy Azerbaijan

Andreas Grumeyer Austria

Mustafa Özkan Turkey

Hasan Telatar Turkey

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Women’s fitness:

Olga Demchuk Ukraine

Caroline Oliver United Kingdom

Nina Mukhortova Russia

Men’s Fitness:

Fedir Khashalov Ukraine

Hesam Safiri Iran

Turgay Ates Turkey

Bodyfitness up to 163 cm:

Olga Karavayeva Ukraine

Hapsari Marsden Singapore

Ivelina Dimitrova Cyprus

Ekaterina Abramova Russia

Maud Helene Ahlson Sweden

Carina Isaksson Sweden

Bodyfitness over 163 cm:

Tetyana Mikheychyk Ukraine

Maria Scotland United Kingdom

Olga Stepaniuk Russia

Renata Marcinkute Lithuania

Katarzyna Kozakiewicz-Kowalik Poland

Men’s Bodybuilding Open:

Mehdi Hatami Iran

Atanas Nikolaev Bulgaria

Loizos Lamprou Cyprus

Mahmut Irmak Turkey

Women’s Athletic Fitness:

Kader Süleymanoğlu Turkey

Men’sAthletic Fitness:

Kristian Sewen Sweden

Ensar Kazanoglu Turkey

Tuna Kurt Turkey

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Päris palju võistlejaid ja kohe kindlasti ei saa enam öelda, et tegemist oleks euroopa meeste omavahelise mõõduvõtmisega. Väga kirju seltskond!

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IFBB newsletter previews also the World Cup with the schedule;

HIS WEEKEND IN SOFIA: 2012 IFBB WORLD CUP

by Andrew Michalak

The 2013 IFBB World Cup will be held upcoming weekend in Sofia, Bulgaria, in conjunction with the IFBB World Classic Bodybuilding Championships. It will include man’s and women’s fitness, women’s bodyfitness (up to 163 cm and over 163 cm), men’s and women’s athletic fitness and… men’s bodybuilding open category.

Especially, this last category will have some top world bodybuilders in the start list. 2011 Worlds 90 kg category runner-up Mehdi Hatami of Iran, who in Mumbai lost only to famous Sami Al-Haddad, will meet legendary Mahmut Irmak, who just won the world title in Ecuador in 75 kg class. 2013 Arnold Europe finalist Atanas Nikolaev of Bulgaria performing in front of his fans will be a tough rival to both of them.

The next category packed with great names is women’s bodyfitness over 163 cm. Recent Women’s Worlds bronze medal winner, charming Olga Karavaeva of Ukraine, will meet the next blond beauty, 2013 Arnold Europe 3^rd place winner Renata Marcinkute of Lithuania, as well as 2009 world champion Katarzyna Kozakiewicz-Kowalik of Poland and the next Ukrainian star Tetyana Mikheychyk, who had a very successful 2011 season (1^st places at Arnold Amateur and Amateur Olympia) and decided to enter this show in Sofia as her first 2012 event. Olga Stepanyuk of Russia (former European Championships runner-up and Words finalist) and Maria Scotland (2013 Arnold Europe 2^nd place winner in masters class) will combat for top places as well.

Finalist of the recent Eastern European Championships Ekaterina Abramova (Russia) and world top master bodyfitness star (two-time 2^nd place) Carina Isaksson (Sweden) are the best-known names in bodyfitness short class up to 163 cm.

The other top star, 2013 Worlds and Arnold Europe 3^rd place winner Fedir Khashalov of Ukraine will perform in men’s fitness. He will have two demanding challengers: Asian champion Hesam Safiri of Iran and 3^rd place winner at the 2012 World Cup Turgay Ates of Turkey.

2012 Arnold Europe men’s athletic fitness winner Kristian Sewen of Sweden will try to set his new personal best in chin-ups and dips.

Having all these top stars on stage, the upcoming IFBB World Cup in Sofia will be a very exciting high-level sport event.

Official Airport: Sofia International Airport

Official hotels:

- Rodina Hotel, “Russki Pametnik” Square

- Hilton Sofia: 1 Bulgaria Blvd.

Venue: National Palace of Culture, 1 Bulgaria Square

The schedule of the weekend in Sofia:

Friday, November 23^rd, 2012:

- Up to 17:00 (5:00 pm) – arrivals, check-in

- 18:00 (6:00 pm): Technical and Judges Meeting

- 19:00 (7:00 pm): Weigh-in, Measurements, Registration

Saturday, November 24^th, 2012:

- 10:00 (10:00 am): Prejudging – World Cup

- 17:00 (5:00 pm): Prejudging – World CBB Championships

Sunday, November 25^th, 2012:

- 11:00 (11:00 am): Sightseeing tour

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

- 22:00 (10:00 pm): Farewell Banquet

Monday,November 26^th, 2012:

- Departures

In photos; Top stars nominated to the 2012 IFBB World Cup in Sofia:

2012 world bodybuilding champion Mahmut Irmak (Turkey).

2011 World BodyBuilding Championships runner-up Mehdi Hatami (Iran).

2012 Women’s Worlds bronze medal winner Olga Karavaeva (Ukraine).

2012 Arnold Europe 3^rd place winner Renata Marcinkute (Lithuania).

2009 world champion Katarzyna Kozakiewicz-Kowalik (Poland).

2012 Arnold Europe runner-up Maria Scotland (United Kingdom).

2012 Asian men’s fitness champion Hesam Safiri (Iran).

2012 Arnold Europe men’s athletic fitness champion Kristian Sewen (Sweden).

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Czech team heading to the Bulgaria - http://kulturistika....stice-2012.html

Ha ha, an excellent place for some pre-show-posing Boris Orava and Vladimir Platzek giving a sneak peak;

Eastlabs.biz is there too, some Friday - shots - http://kulturistika..../13983_15_1.jpg

The head of the Swedish BODY mag, Alex Danielsson

Mikael Hancic (CBB) and Helene Ahlson (BF) representing Sweden..

Mr Sewen;

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Vaatan seda seltskonda, kes sellel aastal võistlevad ning hakkab silma palju sellist rahvast, kes on dopingukontrollides viimastel aastatel juba karistada saanud + palju sellist rahvast, kes minuga koos on dopingkontrolli loosimisel silmad punnis hirmunult oma saatust oodanud, aga neil on "vedanud", lisaks täiesti uued erakordselt suured ja võimsad mehed Iraanist, Türgist jne ning tänan jumalat, et ei ole ennast sellel aastal selleks tsirkuseks ette valmistanud. Erinevalt eelmisel aastal Eestis toimunud MM-ile ei ole sellel aastal ilmselt väga suurt dopingukontrolli oodata ja kui juhtubki ime ning WADDA tegelased oma elu kaalule pannes sellele üritusele ikkagi peale lendavad, siis karta on, et kontrollide tulemused on 99% positiivsed. Masendav.

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Vaatan seda seltskonda, kes sellel aastal võistlevad ning hakkab silma palju sellist rahvast, kes on dopingukontrollides viimastel aastatel juba karistada saanud + palju sellist rahvast, kes minuga koos on dopingkontrolli loosimisel silmad punnis hirmunult oma saatust oodanud, aga neil on "vedanud", lisaks täiesti uued erakordselt suured ja võimsad mehed Iraanist, Türgist jne ning tänan jumalat, et ei ole ennast sellel aastal selleks tsirkuseks ette valmistanud. Erinevalt eelmisel aastal Eestis toimunud MM-ile ei ole sellel aastal ilmselt väga suurt dopingukontrolli oodata ja kui juhtubki ime ning WADDA tegelased oma elu kaalule pannes sellele üritusele ikkagi peale lendavad, siis karta on, et kontrollide tulemused on 99% positiivsed. Masendav.

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Imre, kui Eesti kuumi poisse kohal ei ole siis võetakse ka kontrolle rahulikumalt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Here attached the complete start list after the weigh in;

Start List.pdf

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The weigh in photos are up on Eastlabs.biz - http://www.eastlabs.biz/gallery/1413/1

2010 Europeans over all winner Tomas Tabaciar

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Imre, kui Eesti kuumi poisse kohal ei ole siis võetakse ka kontrolle rahulikumalt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Kuumad eesti poisid olid ainukesed, kes viimane kord rahulikud kontrollide ajal.

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The European Champ from this spring, Ukrainan Gorenkov

The runner up from the spring - Ali Emre

Boris Orava

Legendary Lubos Malinak

The World Champ Mahmut Irmak attending the World Cup

And so does Mickus..

BF world cup contenders; Swedish Helene Ahlson & Carina Isaksson

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Prejudging // CBB up to 168cm

Photos - http://www.eastlabs.biz/gallery/1414

The first call;

Suguru Kamada - Kikwan Seol - Osman Çolak

Osman Çolak- Sungwon Kang - Stanislav Vizenher

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Continues..

The second call ;

Robert Horvat - Georgi Georgiev - Denis Titu

Hesam Safiri - Tayfun Arda - Gianluca Fiorenti

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Prejudging // CBB up to 171cm

Photos - http://www.eastlabs.biz/gallery/1415

The first call out;

Justin Thacker - Yeonseok Yang - Javad Soltani

Javad Soltani - Hakan Camci - Mehdi Yarali

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Continues..

Thacker - Yang - Soltani

Yang - Soltani - Camci

Soltani - Camci - Yarali

In the 2nd call;

Ciro Credendino - Hasan Mert - Hristo Tsonev

Chris Nel - Hikmet Enging - Hakan Camci

Also there on the right Nicolae Cristea in the 2nd call..

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Prejudging // CBB up to 175cm

Photos - http://www.eastlabs.biz/gallery/1416

In the 1st call out;

Aleksandr Barbashin - Jehyung Ryu - Vladimir Kurdov

Ryu - Kurdov - Tomas Tabaciar

Also there on the right, next to Tabaciar, Italian Antonio Ludovico in the first call..

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Continues...

In the 2nd call out;

Mirko Ercolani - Przemyslaw Zokowski - Bogdan Nowakowski

Nowakowski - Ismail Çoşkun - Andrej Varga

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Thank You AnneP!

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Prejudging // CBB up to 180cm

Photos by Eastlabs.biz - http://www.eastlabs.biz/gallery/1417

** no comparison photos yet available* Some elimination round individual shots of the show favorites and familiar faces;

Bulgarian Rosen Ivanov

Nikolopoulous

The current European Champ in this class, Gorenkov

German Thomas Schnelldorfer

The runner up from the Europeans, Ali Emre

Always in the mix, Poland's Robert Majewski

Iranian Haghi