WFF-WBBF SCANDINAVIA

2025 W.F.F. – W.B.B.F. Activities in Scandinavia

News from Scandinavian Countries

Over the past three decades, the WFF–WBBF has consistently developed international cooperation with the Scandinavian region. Athletes from Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway regularly participate in the federation’s World and European championships, contributing to the development and promotion of bodybuilding and fitness sports in the region.

Within Scandinavian sports communities, bodybuilding remains a steadily growing discipline. Cooperation with international federations creates opportunities for athlete exchanges, referee education, and the harmonization of competition and organizational standards.

International Visits and Cooperation

In recent years, Edmundas Daubaras visited Finland, Sweden, and Denmark. During these visits, he met with leaders of national sports organizations, club representatives, and well-known Scandinavian bodybuilding athletes.

The main objectives of these visits included:

• strengthening cooperation between national federations;
• expanding participation of young athletes in international competitions;
• discussing the organization of joint events and championships;
• aligning judging and competition standards.

In addition, official Scandinavian delegations have visited the headquarters of WFF–WBBF in Klaipėda on multiple occasions. Among them was Simo Bogdanoff, who actively participated in discussions regarding future sports projects and regional development initiatives.

The Role of Scandinavia in Federation Activities

The Scandinavian countries have long been an important part of the WFF–WBBF sporting system. Athletes from the region demonstrate a high level of preparation, and their participation in international events contributes to raising the overall quality and competitiveness of competitions.

This cooperation also contributes to:

• the professionalization of sports in the region;
• the development of international club networks;
• the improvement of training and competition methodologies;
• strengthening the global image of bodybuilding as a sport.

The Kingdom of Denmark Honor Book

In 2008, in recognition of long-term international sporting activity, Edmundas Daubaras was included in the Honor Book of the Kingdom of Denmark upon the recommendation of the Danish National Federation.

The award was presented during the World Professional Championship held in Vilnius, in the presence of international sports delegations. This recognition is considered a significant acknowledgement within the global bodybuilding community.

In an official statement, Danish delegation leader Anders Buus emphasized that Mr. Daubaras:

“is a constant source of knowledge and experience for the world of bodybuilding sport. His contribution to fitness and bodybuilding is exceptional. He has always been the athletes’ No. 1 representative, and his work will remain significant for all those interested in this sport.”

The document also notes that he was included among distinguished international figures in the sporting community, including Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Conclusions

1. Long-term cooperation with Scandinavia demonstrates that the region is one of the most stable and active parts of WFF–WBBF international activity.
2. International visits and dialogue between federation leadership and Scandinavian sports representatives contribute to the harmonization of sport standards and improvement of organizational quality.
3. Participation of Scandinavian athletes enhances the competitive level of international championships and raises the prestige of the sport in the region.
4. Institutional recognition (Honor Book of Denmark) shows that the activities of Edmundas Daubaras are acknowledged not only in sports but also by official sporting institutions.
5. Overall trend indicates that bodybuilding and fitness sports in Scandinavia continue to grow steadily, with international cooperation serving as a key driver of development.

More information, documents are on international site www.wff.lt