Body building: Kenya represented at IFFB congress in Spain

KBBF Chair Chris Omedo poses for a photo with IFFB President Rafael Santoja at the Benidorm Palace in Spain on 9th and 10th November 2018 [Courtesy]

Kenya Body Building Federation Chair Chris Omedo represented the country at the annual International Federation of Body Builders (IFFB) World Men’s Championship and Congress held in Spain.

The event, which took place between the 9^th and 10^th of November at the Benidorm Palace saw the world’s top body builders and greats converge to compete for top honours as well as pay tribute to the sport.

Dr Rafael Santonja, President of the IFFB presided over the event.

Speaking to GameYetu, Omedo hailed the visit to Spain as ‘incredible’, saying meeting other bodybuilders from different nationalities is an ‘unforgettable experience’.

He urged the Government to support Body Building as a sport to allow Kenya to be at par with other countries.  

“The government must support us through funding to enable us to be at par with other countries,” said Omedo.

Earlier in the month, the African Federation of Bodybuilding, through its Executive Council, selected Mr Omedo as a board member.

“In my capacity as the President of the African Bodybuilding Federation, I would like to inform you that the Executive Council of the SAfrican Federation decided to select you as a board member of the African Bodybuilding Federation (AFFB),” read part of a letter addressed to the KBBF chair. 

Here are some pictures of the event shared by Omedo:

Omedo poses with IFFB officials [Courtesy] 

Chris Omedo represented Kenya [Courtesy] 

Some of the professional bodybuilders who graced the event [Courtesy] 

Omedo is a former Kenyan champ [Courtesy]