Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation Explained

Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation
Abbrev:PBBF
Sport:Bodybuilding
Jurisdiction:National
Aff:International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness
Region:Asian Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness
Headquarters:Lahore
President:Tariq Pervez
Secretary:Tariq Zafar
Countryflag:Pakistan
Native Name:پاکستان باڈی بلڈنگ فیڈریشن

The Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation (PBBF) is the governing body of bodybuilding and physical fitness in Pakistan. It is a member of the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation. It organises Pakistani championships for each sport branch, and selects national teams for international competitions.

History

The PBBF organized its first event, titled Mr. Lahore (later renamed to Mr. Punjab) in 1952. Another competition, Mr. Pakistan, was held in Lahore in the same year. December of 1953 saw bodybuilders from various cities including Dhaka, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Rawalpindi, and Sialkot compete in the second edition of Mr. Pakistan, with Miss Joan Hunt and Miss Great Britain 1952 acting as judges. The third and fourth iterations of the competition were also held in Lahore.[1]

Another event, Junior Mr. Pakistan, was introduced in 1956.

Affiliations

The Federation is affiliated with:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pakistan Olympic Association . 2022-06-11 . nocpakistan.org.
  2. Web site: NATIONAL FEDERATIONS . 2022-06-11 . IFBB . en-GB.
  3. http://afbf.asia/calendar_count_list.php?view=192&tag=164 Calendar View of Scheduled Events for 2014 at AFBF for Pakistan
  4. Web site: Pakistan Sports Board, Islamabad . 2022-06-11 . www.sports.gov.pk.