Amateur Olympia 2013

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MR. OLYMPIA AMATEUR 2013 AT THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

Under the always great leadership of Sheikh Abdulla Bin Rashid Al Khalifa, the event will take place in Manama, the capital city of the Kingdom of Bahrain and home place for the IFBB Asian Federation office.

Manama, well known for his great tradition hosting major international events, will welcome the participants of the always amazing Mr. Olympia Amateur, in which many of the best world athletes will compete for this prestigious tittle.

The event will take place at the end of November begin of December (dates to be determined).

More information to come

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The inspection report with all the official information is now available on IFBB.com // http://www.ifbb.com/pdf/2013_baharain/2013_IFBB_Olympia_Amateur_Inspection_Report_-_Bahrain.pdf

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This event will start officially on Thursday with the weigh ins. The show will be covered by Eastlabs.sk // http://www.eastlabs.sk/olympia/3189/amateur-mr-olympia-2013-sa-uskutocni-uz-o-6-dni-v-bahrajne

Last year Mamdouh Elssbiay took the over all title and earned his pro card. Shall we see something similar this year?

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http://www.ifbb.com/the-3rd-amateur-mr-olympia-starts-tomorrow

THE 3RD AMATEUR MR. OLYMPIA STARTS TOMORROW

This weekend is going to be the next great IFBB weekend this year. In Manama, Bahrain, the 3rd Amateur Mr. Olympia will be hosted by the Bahrain Weightlifting and Bodybuilding Federation, headed by Sheikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa. The event will be within the framework of celebration of the kingdom's National Day and Accession Day.

The prestige of this event is still raising. This year’s Amateur Olympia will be held under the patronage of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport Chairman, Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President and Royal Charity Organization Chairman HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

IFBB President Dr, Rafael Santonja comes on Thursday. Among the guests we can see famous bodybuilders: three-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath and previous Amateur Olympias winners: Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay and Sami Al Haddad of Bahrain.
A multi-purpose sports hall with 3,600 seats at the Khalifa Sports City in Isa Town will be the venue of this year’s Amateur Olympia.
According to Sheik Abdulla, over 110 competitors from 16 countries were nominated by the IFBB National Federations to participate in this event. They will compete in 7 bodyweight categories. The total prize money reaches USD 100 000 this year.

The other important part of the event will be EXPO, organized in cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Over 50 Bahraini exhibitors will be present there.

On Thursday, Dec. 5th, Bahrain National Day Bodybuilding Competition will be held , which is open to the Bahraini citizens only. Then, in the evening, Amateur Olympia weigh-in will take place. On Friday, Dec. 6th, Amateur Olympia prejudging and on Saturday, Dec. 7th, Amateur Olympia finals (19:00 local time = 16:00 GMT).

Chairman of the 2013 IFBB Amateur Mr. Olympia, IFBB Vice-President and Asian Federation President Sheikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa was recently honoured with the prestigious IFBB Platinum Award, presented to him by IFBB President Dr. Rafael Santonja (left) and IFBB General; Secretary William Tierney (right).

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Ibrahim Sami Fahim from Egypt, category over 100kg, at the weigh in ..

Al-Shatti ;

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Eastlabs.sk // the 1st day at the AM Olympia https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.633631000029236.1073741859.143926925666315&type=1

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Except BB +100 kg class they are ready with the prejudging rounds. No photos available yet, but here the lists of the finalists (thanks to kuwaitbodybuilding.com).

BB up to 70kg

9 Waleed Al Mastaki, Kuwait

42 Al Jassas Nazer Jafar, Saudi Arabia

44 Altarouti Mohammed Abdullah, Saudi Arabia

61 Ahmed Mahmoud Ahmed Ali, Bahrain

63 Mohamed Ahmed Rabia Hassan, Bahrain

65 Eric Arinzol, Philippines

BB up to 75kg

66 Sayed Nasralla, Bahrain

67 Bader Sultan, Bahrain

70 Ali Baroun, Kuwait

72 Ariel Guong, Philippines

76 Hamad Al-Shatti, Kuwait

80 Mohamed Mostafa, Bahrain

BB up to 80kg

81 Arafat Yaqoub, Bahrain

86 Al Jassas Muneer Jafar, Saudi Arabia

87 Wasmi Ali Alanbari, Saudi Arabia

88 Fahed Shehab, Kuwait

89 Omar Khaldi, Morocco

90 Mohammed Slimani, Algeria

BB up to 85kg

92 Ashraf Mahmoud El Hofy, Egypt

93 Ahmad Ashkanani, Kuwait

96 Alakhrash Nasser Mohammed, Saudi Arabia

97 Abbas Ali Alanbari, Saudi Arabia

98 Adnan Bin Galeb Sharahidi, Saudi Arabia

99 Coulibali Abdallah, Mali

BB up to 90kg

102 Ahmed El Sadany, Egypt

103 Shadi Maarouf, Egypt

104 Saad Al Omran, Kuwait

105 Nasser Ali Al-Maslamani, Qatar

106 Alharbi Emad Abdullah, Saudi Arabia

110 Ziad Aladou Mekdachi, Lebanon

BB up to 100kg

116 John Andrew Cifra, Philippines

118 Vusumzi Njisame, South Africa

119 Werlou Van Tounder, South Africa

121 Omar Mohamed Albedwawi, UAE

122 Mostafa Mohammad Ahmed Kasem, Egypt

123 Qasem Ali Alleth, Saudi Arabia

Love that stage!

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The complete results and photogalleries are available at http://www.eastlabs.sk/olympia/3197/2013-amateur-mr-olympia-pozname-vitazov-kategorii

BB up to and incl. 70kg

Saudi Arabian Altarouti Mohammed Abdullah

TOP 3; Al Jassas Nazer Jafar, Saudi Arabia (2.) - Altarouti Mohammed Abdullah, Saudi Arabia (1.) - Eric Arinzol, Philippines (3.)

BB up to and incl. 75kg

Ariel Guong, Philippines wins the class..

TOP 3; Hamad Al-Shatti, Kuwait (2.) - Ariel Guong, Philippines (1.) - Sayed Nasralla, Bahrain (3.)

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BB up to and incl. 80kg

Al Jassas Muneer Jafar, Saudi Arabia

TOP 3 in this class; Omar Khaldi, Morocco (2.) - Al Jassas Muneer Jafar, Saudi Arabia (1.) - Mohammed Slimani, Algeria (3.)

BB up to and incl. 85kg

The class was won by Ahmad Ashkanani, representing Kuwait..

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Ahmed El Sadany, Egypt celebrated the victory in BB up to and incl. 90kg class..

TOP 3; Nasser Ali Al-Maslamani, Qatar (2.) - Ahmed El Sadany, Egypt (1.) - Alharbi Emad Abdullah, Saudi Arabia (3.)

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BB up to and incl. 100kg

John Andrew Cifra, Philippines takes top honors here..

TOP 3; Qasem Ali Alleth, Saudi Arabia (2.) - John Andrew Cifra, Philippines (1.) - Vusumzi Njisame, South Africa (3.)

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BB over 100kg

Ibrahim Sami, Egypt

TOP 3; Abdul Aziz Jellali, Bahrain (2.) - Ibrahim Sami, Egypt (2.) - Al Meshal Mohammed Radhia (3.)

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The over all comparisons will be taken today..

The champ of 2013 Mamdouh Elssbiay stepped on stage as well http://www.eastlabs.sk/fotogaleria/2013-amateur-mr-olympia-bahrain-manama/big-ramy

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IFBB report, the winners // http://www.ifbb.com/2013-amateur-mr-olympia-the-winners

Friday was the day of semifinals and finals in all 7 bodyweight categories. Now we know the winners and the only unknown element in the Olympia puzzle remains the overall winner. But for this we should wait till Saturday evening...

What’s interesting, all categories had a clear leader. Three athletes won all rounds with the perfect scores: Ahmad ASHKANANI (85 kg class), John Andrew CIFRA (100 kg class) and Ibrahim SAMI FAHIM (+100 kg class). The others also won all rounds but received no perfect scores. Who will win the overall? Ibrahim SAMI and Ahmad ASHKANANI showed perfect upper bodies but their legs are a bit less impressive. John CIFRA is a very complete bodybuilder with full muscles but need more details. Ahmed EL SADANY is in better condition than at the recent Men’s Worlds. Strong pretenders. And one new star, beautifully built Muneer AL JASSAS. If have a bit sharper definition... Ariel GUONG is in top shape but his muscles need a bit more sizes. It will be an tough and very exciting battle. Ibrahim SAMI FAHIM and John Andrew CIFRA met last year in 100 kg class, taking the top two places. Now FAHIM moved into the over 100 kg class, so they will meet in the overall (both won their categories). Ahmed EL SEDANY is the next 2012 champion, who successfully regained the title.

Altogether, there are exactly 80 competitors representing 18 countries, compared to 70 athletes from 15 countries last year. The main difference is the lack of Iranian team, which is always strong. Instead, we can see Algeria, Qatar and remote Mexico. But Amateur Mr. Olympia is a contest for world elite bodybuilders, so names are more important than numbers.

Three countries won 2 gold medals each: Saudi Arabia, Philippines and Egypt, but Saudi Arabia won also 4 silver and 2 bronze medals. The top quality of Saudi bodybuilders is the biggest surprise at this year’s Amateur Olympia. Their progress is outstanding. Philippines are mainly represented by trainer (Captains) from the famous Oxygen Gym in Kuwait. Egypt entered not so many competitors but of the top quality. Kuwait and Bahrain also entered bigger teams and placed in the top six teams.

2013 IFBB Amateur Mr. Olympia over 100 kg category medal winners (from L to R): Abdul JELLALI (2nd place); Ibrahim FAHIM (1st place); Mohammed AL MESHAL (3rd place).

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As expected, over 100kg champ Sami Ibrahim wins the over all title and earns his IFBB pro card and Olympia qualification! More photos of over all comparisons available at http://www.eastlabs.sk/fotogaleria/2013-amateur-mr-olympia-bahrain-manama/absolutny-vitaz

Altarouti Mohammed Abdullah - Ibrahim Sami - John Andrew Cifra

Ibrahim Sami - John Andrew Cifra - Ahmed El Sadany

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Midagi erilist selles absoluudis küll ei ole, et mees kohe profiks sai ning Olümpiale saadetakse. Suur Ram oli hoopis teisest puust. Kui araablastel ongi plaan hakata igal aastal välja loosima üks mees Mr Olympiale, siis peavad rohkem pingutama või hoopis otsad kokku tõmbama. Teiste suhtes on see lihtsalt ebaaus.

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Eastlabs.sk // prejudging vids;

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And the rest of the classes;