Bodybuilding in Iraq explained

Bodybuilding in Iraq is supported by a national organization that has international recognition. Bodybuilders from the country have competed in international events.

History

In 2013, the Kazakhstani Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation hosted the Asian Championship in Almaty at the Baluan Sholak Sport Palace. Hadi Ali Shnain competed in the junior men's under 70kg group. Fadhil Hussein competed in the master men's category 50-59 group. [1]

Governance

Iraq has a national organization that is a recognized by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness as a national federation, representing the country's bodybuilding community.[2] The national federation is a member of the Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: International Federation Of Bodybuilding And Fitness. 2013 ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS! IRAN AT THE TOP ONCE AGAIN!. 31 May 2013.
  2. Web site: International Federation Of Bodybuilding And Fitness. 1 February 2014. European Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation. 2013.
  3. Web site: Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation. 1 February 2014. 2014. Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation.