IFBB: The International Federation of Bodybuilders. Founded
in 1946 by bodybuilding moguls Joe and Ben Weider. With
approximately 150 participating nations, the IFBB proves that
bodybuilding is one of the most popular of all sports
internatinally. Through its memeber national federations, the IFBB
oversees competition in each nation. It directly administers
amateur and professional competitions for men and women, as well as
mixed pairs, internationally.