October 27, 2010
IFBB-MALTA invited to Outdoor gym - Ta' Qali
The IFBB-MALTA have been ivited for the launching of a new outdoor gym in Ta Qali national park on Sunday 7th November. All IFBB members wishing to participate may contact Ralph Decelis on ralphdecelis@gmail.com
October 25, 2010
Gilbert Zammit and Ralph Decelis at the IFBB European Championships
Ralph Decelis rewarded higher placing at 2010 IFBB European Championships
One of Malta’s top bodybuilders Ralph Decelis has been moved up to 5th place at the 2010 IFBB (International Federation of Body Building) European Championships that took place last May in the Netherlands. (More inside)
Taking part in the same category, another local favourite Gilbert Zammit was promoted to 9th place. These placings are a great result for the Maltese bodybuilders that represented Malta on the International scene, in such a competitive event.
Decelis’s original placing was 7th out of 12 bodybuilders in the 100kg class. Considered one of the hardest weight group, Decelis and Zammit had to compete with some of the top bodybuilders in Europe. Bodybuilders from Croatia, Poland, Switzerland, Italy, Norway, Austria and Turkey took part in this class. Antonio Furic from Croatia won this class.
In the same weekend Ralph Decelis and Blanche Coppola also placed second in the mixed-pairs European championship.
Bodybuilders from Norway and Switzerland were disqualified due to a anti-doping violation.
The IFBB follows strict regulations when it comes to doping. The IFBB regulations fall under the world renowned WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) code.
With these results Malta can look forward to the IFBB Mediterranean Championships that will be taking place in Malta next year. A number of local bodybuilders are already preparing for this event.
September 12, 2010
National and Mediterranian bodybuilding championships organised by IFBB-MALTA
IFBB (Malta) has announced that it will organise the 2011 national bodybuilding championships on Saturday 23rd of April at the Cottonera Sports Complex.
Moreover, it is with great honour that the association informs that it has been selected by the International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness to host next year’s Mediterranean bodybuilding championships to be held between the 11th and 13th November, also at the Cottonera Sports Complex.
It is very important that any bodybuilder who wishes to compete with the IFBB next year is a paying member as soon as possible and not later than the 1st of January 2011.
More information will be given in an upcoming meeting which the association will soon announce.
August 8 2010
27th IFBB Mediterranean Championships
Dear IFBB Friends,
It is my pleasure to invite you all to our wonderful island for the 27th IFBB Mediterranean Championships. The last Mediterranean Championships that were held in Malta took place in 1989 and we still talk fondly about it.
Our ambition is to make these championships a great experience for all of you. Our country is situated in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea and we would love to have all Mediterranean countries participating in this event.
I hope you all have a pleasant stay and enjoy great Mediterranean Championships.
Your friend,
Mario Pace
IFBB Malta President
May 17 2010
Photos of 2010 IFBB European Championships
Go to the following link to view the photos of the 2010 IFBB European Championships in Holland:
http://gallery.fitness.ee/main.php?g2_itemId=466757
http://eastlabs.biz/article/1822/SID=80708ced7c7f50496a7b1908b93b400c
May 12 2010
IFBB Professional Dan Hill Training Camp & Seminar at The BodyForge
BIG Dan Hill, the upcoming IFBB Pro bodybuilder and acclaimed protégé of Milos Sarcev, probably the top bodybuilding and fitness coach in the world, will be hosting a training seminar right here at The BodyForge – Gozo’s Biggest Gym on Saturday 15th May at 10am. This will be the BEST and MOST INFORMATIVE training, nutrition and fitness seminar ever held in the Maltese Islands!!
The BodyForge has the following important announcements to make regarding this seminar.
- The BodyForge has decided to offer a great gift to all those interested in attending the seminar. In fact, The BodyForge is now sponsoring the first 20 tickets by offering a massive 55% DISCOUNT to the FIRST 20 PEOPLE TO APPLY for this seminar. Instead of the original price of 99eur, we will be GIVING AWAY these tickets for ONLY 45eur!!! That’s right – the same great training camp and seminar for this amazing price – if you act fast!
- Please note that we can ONLY take 30 PARTICIPANTS to this seminar! This allows us to keep the Koloseum Kamp exclusive in nature and guarantee the high quality you’d expect from a seminar of this caliber. Book NOW and avoid disappointment!
IFBB Pro Big Dan Hill is psyched up and ready to give all you guys and gals the workout of a lifetime and as much knowledge as you can take in from the seminar! He assures us that each and every participant will be able to take his bodybuilding and fitness progress to the next level from the information they will learn at the Koloseum Camp! In fact, he has just talked to me about coming to The BodyForge to hold this seminar.
“I am very excited about coming there. I truly believe that what we will do will make a serious difference to the bodybuilding quality of all the participants. We will go through actual giant set training in the Milos Sarcev style so that people can appreciate the techniques and methods they can use to generate maximum muscle growth in the shortest amount of time. I can personally attest that these methods are phenomenal for packing on muscle at the fastest possible rate. We will attack the body from all angles hitting each bodypart like it has never been hit before. This obviously involves some serious work but after all, serious work is the only thing that works anyway. We will also be holding a highly informative seminar where anyone can ask questions which I am sure will help clear up a lot of misconceptions and misinformed ideas that surround training and eating correctly. The Koloseum Camp is all about maximum muscle growth and maximum fat burning at maximum speed.”
The BodyForge is really looking forward to having Dan Hill here. We encourage everyone who’s into fitness to attend and have a great day down in the trenches with one of the most knowledgeable and hottest upcoming stars in the sport of fitness and bodybuilding.
April 29 2010
Joseph Camilleri new 2010 National Champion
Saturday April 24 2010, the audience at the University of Malta witnessed a fantastic display of Bodybuilding. Joseph Camilleri won the Overall Championship. Joseph will be go to Holland for the European Championships along with last years Overall Champion Ralph Decelis.
| Novice |
Overall Winners |
| 1. Brian Sciberras |
1. Joseph Camilleri |
| 2. Brian Dimech |
2. Gilbert Zammit |
| 3. Richard Galea |
3. Brian Sciberras |
| Welterweight |
4. Stephen Borg |
| 1. John Spiteri |
5. Roderick Theuma |
| 2. Alistair Rizzo |
6. Charlo Grima |
| 3. Adam Barbara |
|
| Light-Middleweight |
Junior |
1. Roderick Theuma |
Karl Said |
| 2. Charlo Grima |
Over 40 |
| 3. Richard Galea |
Pierre Azzopardi |
| Middleweight |
Over 50 |
| 1. Stephen Borg |
Sammy Ghiller |
| 2. Pierre Azzopardi |
Womens |
| Light-Heavyweight |
Blanche Coppola |
| 1. Brian Sciberras |
| 2. Marvic Formosa |
|
| Under 80kg |
| 1. Joseph Camilleri |
|
| 2. Gilbert Zammit |
|
| 3. Brian Dimech |
|
March 7 2010
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Official IFBB-MALTA 2010 National competition poster.
Download now.
The IFBB-MALTA would like to announce that the 2010 Bodybuilding National Championships will be held on April 24 2010 at 6.30pm. The venue will be at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta.
January 25 2010
Next IFBB-MALTA meeting will be at Bertu's Gym on February 14 2010 at 9.30am.
April 26 2009
Ralph Decelis retains crown of National Champion!!
Photo: Raymond Cassar
The 2009 IFBB-MALTA National Bodybuilding Championships took place at the Universtity of Malta, Tal-Qroqq. Malta's top bodybuilders competed for the National Championship in various categories. The overall top three are 1st Ralph Decelis 2nd Gilbert Zammit and 3rd Marvic Formosa. The top two will be representing Malta at the European Championships to be held in Serbia in May.
Also on the occasion of the IFBB-MALTA National Championships Harold Bonsfield was inducted in the IFBB-MALTA Hall of Fame. Bonsfield was a very active bodybuilder in the 60s and 70s. He was a National Champion and represented Malta on a number of occasions on the International level.
| Novice |
Under 90kg |
| 1. Peter Mifsud |
1. Marvic Formosa |
| 2. Jordan azzopardi |
2. Gordan Azzopardi |
| 3. Matthew Farrugia |
3. Matthew Farrugia |
| Over 40 |
Over 90kg |
| 1. Peter Mifsud |
1. Ralph Decelis |
| 2. Mark Scerri |
2. Gilbert Zammit |
| |
3. Silvester Seguna |
| Over 50 |
|
| 1. Raymond Garrett |
|
| Under 21 |
Overall winners |
| 1. Jordan Azzopardi |
1. Ralph Decelis |
| Under 70kg |
2. Gilbert Zammit |
| 1. Mark Scerri |
| 2. John Spiteri |
3. Marvic Formosa |
| 3. Joseph Zammit |
| Under 80kg |
4. Silvester Seguna |
| 1. Andrew Corrieri |
5. Peter Mifsud |
| 2. Raymond Garrett |
6. Jordan Azzopardi |
| 3. Adam Barbara |
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February 26 2009
Click to Download Hi-res version
Official IFBB-MALTA 2009 National competition poster. Download now.
October 4 2008
The next IFBB-MALTA National competition will be on April 25 2009
April 28 2008
Photo Raymond Cassar
Ralph Decelis takes top prize
On Saturday April 26, 2008 Ralph Decelis was once again crowned IFBB-MALTA National Champion. It was a night full of energy as 14 contestants battled it out for the coveted prize. The top six are as follows: 1 Ralph Decelis, 2 Etienne Vella, 3 Jesmond Mercieca, 4 Roderick Theuma, 5 Marco Farrugia and 6 Mario Pace. Ralph Decelis and Etienne Vella will be representing Malta at the IFBB European Championships in May.
| Novice |
Under 80kg |
| 1. Josef Ellul |
1. Mario Pace |
| 2. Pierre Debono |
2. Ray Garret |
| 3. Brian Falzon |
Under 85kg |
4. Lawrence Agius |
1. Etienne Vella |
| Over 40 |
2. Jesmond Mercieca |
| 1. Jesmond Mercieca |
3. Josef Ellul |
| 2. Arnold Pampanella |
Under 90kg |
| |
1. Arnold Pampanella |
| Over 50 |
Under 95kg |
| 1. Mario Pace |
1. Ralph Decelis |
| 2. Ray Garret |
Overall winners |
| 1. Sammy Ghiller |
1. Ralph Decelis * |
| Under 21 |
2. Etienne Vella * |
| 1. Alistair Rizzo |
3. Jesmond Mercieca |
| Under 70 kg |
4. Roderick Theuma |
| 1. Lawrence Agius |
5. Marco Farrugia |
| Under 75kg |
6. Mario Pace |
| 1. Roderick Theuma |
|
| 2. Marco Farrugia |
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| 3. Pierre Debono |
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* Represent Malta at IFBB European Championships
View Photos of the 2008 IFBB-MALTA National Championships by Raymond Cassar
Inspection report of European Championships
April 17 2008
2008 IFBB-Malta National Bodybuilding championships 
After a very successful 2007 bodybuilding season the IFBB-MALTA would like to announce that the 2008 Bodybuilding National Championships will be held on April 26 2008 at 6.30pm. The venue will be at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta.
The top two overall will be representing Malta at the IFBB European Championships being held on May 17-18 at Playa De Aro-Costa Brava-Spain.
This years line up will feature some of Malta’s top bodybuilders going head to head for the overall title.
For tickets, please contact the IFBB President Mario Pace at Bertu’s Gym on 21413406 after 5.30pm
Inspection report of European Championships
February 14 2008
IFBB-MALTA 2007 National Competition photos added
February 14 2008
IFBB Mens' European Bodybuilding & Classic Bodybuilding Championships inspection report
January 30 2008
Death of former president Joe Dimech
The death was announced yesterday of former Malta Amateur Bodybuilding Association president Joe Dimech. He was 69 years old.
 He was one of the longest serving presidents in any sporting association. He had been elected president in 1958 and occupied that post till a couple of years ago. Joe was national bodybuilding champion in 1965, 1968 and 1970. In 1975, he was presented with a Certificate of Merit by the International Federation of Bodybuilders.
In 1989, after the organisation of the Mediterranean Bodybuilding Championships in Malta, he was awarded a silver medal by the international federation.
He was named Official of the Year in the 2000 National Sporting Contests and was three times finalist on other occasions.
During his career, he attended 20 international congresses and formed part of the judging panel of 25 European, Mediterranean and world championships.
Dimech was also responsible for introducing drug testing in bodybuilding in Malta.
January 28 2008
IFBB-MALTA Annual General Meeting
During IFBB Malta's annual gereral meeting which took place on Sunday 13 of January at Bertu;s Gym in Gharghur, the dates for the IFBB-MALTA National Bodybuilding championships were announced. These Championships will be held on the 26 of April at the University of Malta.
Current members as well as new members will have the opportunity to participate in various categories depending on weight and age. The overall winner as well as the runner up will then have the opportunity to represent Malta in the IFBB European Championships in Costa Brava in May.
For further information phone 21 413406 and ask for Mr. Mario Pace (IFBB-MALTA President)
August 29 2007
IFBB-Malta 2007 National Bodybuilding Championships
On August 25 2007 the IFBB-Malta 2007 National Championships took place at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta. The level of competition was very high this year. Norton Chalker was the star of the night as he won the Novice, under 80 and also he placed 1st overall.
Photo courtesy of www.maltabodybuilding.com
| Novice |
Under 80kg |
| 1. Norton Chalker |
1. Norton Chalker |
| 2. Jason Abela |
2. Johnathan Debono |
| 3. Marco Farrugia |
3. Tony Sultana |
| Over 40 |
Under 85kg |
| 1. Guiseppe Cali |
1. Marc Mizzi |
| 2. Pierre Azzopardi |
Under 90kg |
| 3. John Gafur |
1. Trevor Portelli |
| Over 50 |
Under 95kg |
| 1. Sammy Ghiller |
1. Guiseppe Cali |
| Under 21 |
Overall winners |
| 1. Trevor Portelli |
1. Norton Chalker |
| Under 70kg |
2. Guiseppe Cali |
| 1. John Gafur |
| Under 75kg |
3. Johnathan Debono |
| 1. Jason Abela |
4. Jason Abela |
| 2. Marco Farrugia |
5. Marco Farrugia |
| 3. Pierre Azzopardi |
6. Pierre Azzopardi |
May 24 2007
FLEX MAGAZINE FEATURES IFBB-MALTA
The June 2007 (Amercican) edition of Flex magazine featured the 2006 IFBB-MALTA National bodybuilding competition. A special thanks goes to the Flex editorial team for sending us this file in PDF format for download. (Click on image to download PDF format)
April 11 2007
IFBB-MALTA 2007 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 25 2007. TOP 2 OVERALL WILL BE REPRESENTING MALTA AT THE MEDITERRANEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN SYRIA ON SEPTEMBER 8.
Click for info on Mediterranean Championships
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October 7 2006
IFBB-MALTA 2006 NATIONAL BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS (results)
Photo by Martin Scerri
| Novice |
Welter Weight |
| 1. Kennith Camilleri |
1. Disma Azzopardi |
| 2. Clint Scerri |
2. Charlot Grima |
| 3. Charlot Grima |
3. Noel Zahra |
| Juniors |
Light Middle Weight |
| 1. Allistair Rizzo |
1. Mario Pace |
| 2. Franklin Grima |
2. Clint Scerri |
| Over 40 |
3. Domenic Degiorgio |
| 1. Disma Azzopardi |
Middle Weight |
| 2. Raymond Garrett |
1. Frankie Sciberras |
| 3. John Gafur |
2. Silvester Seguna |
| Over 50 |
Light Heavy weight |
| 1. Mario Pace |
1. Ralph Decelis |
| 2. Sammy Ghiller |
Heavy Weight |
| Bantam Weight |
1. Kennith Camilleri |
| 1. John Gafur |
2. Joseph Azzopardi |
| 2. Charles Degiorgio |
Overall Winners |
| Light Weight |
1. Ralph Decelis * |
| 1. Joseph Galea |
2. Kenneth Camilleri * |
| 2. Allister Rizzo |
3. Disma Azzopardi * |
| 3. Alex Borg |
4. Mario Pace |
| Woman's Category: Diane Meli |
5. Frankie Sciberras |
July 10 2006
FLEX MAGAZINE FEATURES MALTA
(Click on image download in PDF format)
The American July 2006 edition of Flex Magazine featured IFBB-MALTA's 2005 competition. IFBB-MALTA would like to thank Vicki Baker and the Editor of Flex magazine Mike Berg for letting us publish this page on www.ifbb-malta.com. Copyright - Flex Magazine, July 2006
July 2 2006
 Dominic Sheda joins IFBB-Malta
IFBB-Malta announces that Dominic Sheda, one of Malta's top bodybuilders will be guest posing at the IFBB Malta National Bodybuilding contest this October.
Dominic has been very successful in numerous competitions in Malta and has also successfully placed in and won competitions while representing Malta internationally. Dominic will also be part of the team representing Malta in the IFBB World Championships taking place in the Czech Republic between 26-30 October.
The IFBB-Malta National Bodybuilding competition will be held on October 7 2006 at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta.
Photo by Raymond Cassar
IFBB Malta - Meeting
IFBB Malta is organising a important meeting for all members and those who would like to compete in the next National Championships. The meeting will be held at Bertu's Gym in Gharghur Sunday 28 May at 9:30am.
Subjects to be discussed are: The National competition, the International competition, the ifbb-malta.com website and membership payments.
March 19, 2006
Australian Grand Prix 2006
Solid and shredded Ronny Rockel earned his first IFBB pro title at the 2006 Australian Pro, overcoming defending champ and home-crowd favorite Lee Priest. Charlie Duca placed 13th.
Read on to learn more.
See photos of competition
March 15 2006
Log on to ifbb-malta.com to stay posted about the 2006 Australian Grand Prix this weekend. Go to this link to read more. 2006 Australian Grand Prix
Charles Duca Pics at the 2004 Australian Grand Prix click on picture to enlarge
 
March 11 2006
IFBB Malta Nationals competition - first three will qualify to compete in the IFBB World
Championships.
Prize money for the first time for the first 3 as well:Lm 300,Lm 200 & Lm 100 respectively. After a long absence hopefully there will be a women's bodybuilding category
Forthcoming Events:
The 2006 National Championships will be held on the 7th October 2006 at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University.
The IFBB World Championships will be held in Ostrava, Czech Republic between the 26-30 October 2006.
Click for full 2006 IFBB AMATEUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2005 Meditearranean Championships: 75 kg class (from L to R): Predrag Milosevic (2nd), Yasin El Toukhy (1st), Dizma Azzopardi (3rd) .
To see full results of the 2005 Meditearranean Championships click here
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