WABBA International

WABBA International WABBA was created in 1975 by Serge Nubret, now is among the most important bodybuilding & fitness federations in the world. www.wabbainternational.com

History of WABBA

The history of the WABBA (World Amateur Body Building Association) began on the return flight of Mr. Olympia 1975 from Pretoria (South Africa) to Paris. Serge Nubret, top body builder and movie actor, became runner-up after Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Mr. Olympia, and could beat Lou Ferrigno, the giant from New York, who got the third place. Serge was not happy about his result an

d about other details in the management of the competitions in IFBB, so he decided to found a new world association for amateurs and professionals. WABBA was founded in 1975 and soon afterwards many contests were organized by WABBA affiliates. Great athletes entered those competitions and became legends. The first WABBA championship took place in Paris in 1977 and was announced for amateurs and professionals. The champion of the professionals, Sergio Olivia, gained 10,000 $ and it was a great championship. Everyone who had rank or name and came from Europe or the USA was there to take part. Wilfried Sylvester, John Citrone, Achmet Enüli, Dave Johns, Robby Robinson and many more. Serge Nubret had reached an agreement about a collaboration with the NABBA-England, directed by their president Oskar Heidenstam. So every athlete of the WABBA or NABBA could participate in the European or World Championships (organized by the WABBA) as well as in the legendary Mr. Universum, which Bill Pearl, Frank Zane, Boyer Coe, Chris Dickerson, Sergio Oliva and Arnold Schwarzenegger already won. The collaboration lasted until about 1984 when NABBA and WABBA seperated again.

Wabba International official visit in Cameroon
01/10/2024

Wabba International official visit in Cameroon

It was an honor for us to be invited by the Minister of Sports of Cameroon to discuss the future of bodybuilding in Afri...
28/09/2024

It was an honor for us to be invited by the Minister of Sports of Cameroon to discuss the future of bodybuilding in Africa. A special thanks to the President of Wabba Africa for his dedication and the great amount of work he puts for the growth of our sport.

Mr/Ms UNIVERSE 2024 – AMATEUR & PRO17th November 2024, Venice - Treviso (ITALY)The MR/MS UNIVERSE 2024 will take place i...
11/09/2024

Mr/Ms UNIVERSE 2024 – AMATEUR & PRO
17th November 2024, Venice - Treviso (ITALY)
The MR/MS UNIVERSE 2024 will take place in VENICE -Treviso (Italy) with the participation of high level athletes from all over the World.

1. Venue:
The show will take place at the Best Western BHR Hotel Treviso – Via Postumia Castellana, 2 – 31055 Quinto di Treviso (TV).

Arrival and departure:
Venice has two airports (Venice Marco Polo and Venice Treviso) with fights connections to all parts of the World. The venue is less than one km from Venice Treviso airport.

IMPORTANT: Transport between the airport and the hotels will NOT be provided by WABBA INTERNATIONAL, so each team or athlete must organize the transfer autonomously.

The HOTEL BHR TREVISO offers the possibility to book a shuttle service (max 4 people each car) to/from the main airports and train stations. The service can be booked by email at [email protected] and the prices are the following:

Venice-Treviso airport (4 km): (€ 18
Treviso train station: € 20
Venice Marco Polo airport (20 km): € 80
Holidays & night supplement +20%

Schedule of the event:
Saturday 16th November
16:00 to 20:00 – Registration of all competitors at the Best Western BHR Hotel Treviso

Sunday 17th November
10:00 – Beginning of the competition at Best Western BHR Hotel Treviso

MORE DETAILS
https://www.wabbainternational.com/competitions/mr-ms-universe-2024/

INTERNATIONAL LICENSE
https://www.wabbainternational.com/international-license/

SERGE NUBRET CLASSIC 2024 – AMATEUR AND PROThe Serge Nubret Classic 2024 is an international competition. Winners of the...
01/09/2024

SERGE NUBRET CLASSIC 2024 – AMATEUR AND PRO
The Serge Nubret Classic 2024 is an international competition. Winners of the Man Bodybuilding, Man BB Classic, Miss Bikini, Man Physique, Miss Shape and Miss Wellness Overall titles will qualify to get the PRO CARD.

Date and place of the competition:
The show will take place on Saturday 2nd November 2024 at the CENTRO CONGRESSI HOTEL GIO – Via Ruggero D’Andreotto, 19 – 06124 Perugia

Arrival and departure:
The most convenient airports are ROME or FLORENCE. IMPORTANT: Transport between the airport and the hotels will NOT be provided by WABBA Italy, so each team or athlete must organize the transfer autonomously. The Perugia train station is at walking distance from the venue (about 10 minutes), so arriving in Perugia by train is a good choice.

Schedule of the event:
SATURDAY 2nd November 2024

10 am – 12 am – Registration of all competitors at the HOTEL GIO.
4 pm – Beginning of the show at the HOTEL GIO.

Registration:
The show is open to all WABBA INTERNATIONAL competitors of any Country. Therefore in order to enter the show you must register with the WABBA INTERNATIONAL delegation in your country, which will register all the athletes together. For further information: [email protected]

DURING THE REGISTRATION FOR THE SERGE NUBRET CLASSIC IT WILL ALSO BE POSSIBLE TO REGISTER FOR THE TROFEO 2 TORRI, that will take place the next day in the SAME VENUE.

IMPORTANT:
PRO CARD: The overall winners of men Bodybuilding, Man BB Classic, Miss Bikini and Man Physique categories will be awarded the PRO CARD.

INTERNATIONAL LICENSE: To compete in this show all competitors must hold a valid INTERNATIONAL LICENSE. You can get your International License clicking on the button below.

MORE DETAILS
https://www.wabbainternational.com/competitions/serge-nubret-classic-2024/

INTERNATIONAL LICENSE
https://www.wabbainternational.com/international-license/

WABBA ITALY CLASSIC (PRO QUALIFIER)The Wabba Italy Classic is an international competition. Winners of the overall man B...
26/08/2024

WABBA ITALY CLASSIC (PRO QUALIFIER)
The Wabba Italy Classic is an international competition. Winners of the overall man Bodybuilding, man BB Classic, Miss bikini, Man Physique, Miss Shape and Miss Wellness classes will be eligible to obtain the PRO CARD.

Date and place of the competition:
The show will take place on Saturday 19th October 2024 at the PALASPORT BRENDOLA, located in Piazza del Donatore, 1 – 36040 Brendola (Vicenza – ITALY).

Recommended Hotels:
The recommended hotel is the HOTEL CASTELLI: Via Trieste, 73, 36075 Montecchio Maggiore (VI). You can book the hotel directly by phone (+39 0444 697366) or by email ([email protected]) taking advantage of the special price

Schedule of the event:
FRIDAY 20th OCTOBER
3 PM – 7 PM registration of competitors at the HOTEL CASTELLI.

SATURDAY 21st OCTOBER
4 PM beginning of the show at PALASPORT BRENDOLA.

MORE DETAILS
https://www.wabbainternational.com/competitions/wabba-italy-classic-2024/

INTERNATIONAL LICENSE
https://www.wabbainternational.com/international-license/

WABBA BULGARIA CLASSIC 2024 (PRO qualifier)13th October 2024, Pazardzhik (BULGARIA)The WABBA BULGARIA CLASSIC 2024 will ...
26/08/2024

WABBA BULGARIA CLASSIC 2024
(PRO qualifier)

13th October 2024, Pazardzhik (BULGARIA)
The WABBA BULGARIA CLASSIC 2024 will take place in the city of Pazardzhik (Bulgaria)

Venue:
The show will take place on Sunday October 13th, at the Sport Hall Vasil Levski, Vasil Levski Square, 5 – 4400 Pazardzhik (Bulgaria).

Hotel:
We recommend the GRAND HOTEL HEBAR. We suggest to book the rooms directly on the Hotel website.
It’s also possible to call the Hotel at +359896666644 or +359893333206

Schedule of the event:
Saturday 12th October
12:00 to 17:00 – Registration of all competitors at the GRAND HOTEL HEBAR.

Sunday 13th October
10:30 – Beginning of the competition at the Sport Hall Vasil Levski

MORE DETAILS
https://www.wabbainternational.com/competitions/wabba-bulgaria-classic-2024/

INTERNATIONAL LICENSE
https://www.wabbainternational.com/international-license/

HERCULES OLYMPIA HUNGARY 2024 (FALL EDITION)AMATEUR & PROSaturday 5th October 2024, Budapest (HUNGARY)The Hercules Olymp...
19/08/2024

HERCULES OLYMPIA HUNGARY 2024 (FALL EDITION)
AMATEUR & PRO
Saturday 5th October 2024, Budapest (HUNGARY)

The Hercules Olympia Hungary 2024 (FALL Edition) will take place on Saturday 5th October 2024 in Budapest, Angyalfold Sport Centrum a Budapest in Rozsnyay utca 4, 1139 Budapest.

Schedule of the events
FRIDAY 4th OCTOBER
5 pm to 8 pm – Athletes registration

SATURDAY 5th OCTOBER
9.30 am – The Hercules Olympia Hungary 2024 (FALL edition) starts.

MORE DETAILS
https://www.wabbainternational.com/competitions/hercules-olympia-hungary-fall-2024/

INTERNATIONAL LICENSE
https://www.wabbainternational.com/international-license/

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History of WABBA The history of the WABBA (World Amateur Body Building Association) began on the return flight of Mr. Olympia 1975 from Pretoria (South Africa) to Paris. Serge Nubret, top body builder and movie actor, became runner-up after Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Mr. Olympia, and could beat Lou Ferrigno, the giant from New York, who got the third place. Serge was not happy about his result and about other details in the management of the competitions in IFBB, so he decided to found a new world association for amateurs and professionals. WABBA was founded in 1975 and soon afterwards many contests were organized by WABBA affiliates. Great athletes entered those competitions and became legends. The first WABBA championship took place in Paris in 1977 and was announced for amateurs and professionals. The champion of the professionals, Sergio Olivia, gained 10,000 $ and it was a great championship. Everyone who had rank or name and came from Europe or the USA was there to take part. Wilfried Sylvester, John Citrone, Achmet Enüli, Dave Johns, Robby Robinson and many more. Serge Nubret had reached an agreement about a collaboration with the NABBA-England, directed by their president Oskar Heidenstam. So every athlete of the WABBA or NABBA could participate in the European or World Championships (organized by the WABBA) as well as in the legendary Mr. Universum, which Bill Pearl, Frank Zane, Boyer Coe, Chris Dickerson, Sergio Oliva and Arnold Schwarzenegger already won. The collaboration lasted until about 1984 when NABBA and WABBA seperated again.

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