- Source: Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation
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.
Another event, Junior Mr. Pakistan, was introduced in 1956.
Affiliations
The Federation is affiliated with:
International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness
Asian Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness
Pakistan Olympic Association
Pakistan Sports Board
External links
Official Website
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Pesta Olahraga Pantai Asia 2008
- Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation
- List of IFBB member federations
- Ahmad Saeed
- List of sports governing bodies in Pakistan
- Pakistan Olympic Association
- Bodybuilding in India
- International Powerlifting Federation
- Bodybuilding in Iran
- Bodybuilding in Malaysia
- Akbar Khazaei
