DOCTOR OF SCIENCES – DOCTOR HONORIS CAUSA.

HIGH EVALUATION OF WORK DONE.
On June, 2013 the International President of the W.F.F. – W.B.B.F. (World Fitness Federation, World Body Building Federation) EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS paid the Official Visit to the Ukraine City Lvov.
Having beautiful historic background and nice history rich with the original architectural monuments and buildings Lvov with it‘s 800 000 Citizen is a real old European City.
Coming to Lvov the President W.F.F. – W.B.B.F. International EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS was respectfully met by the Lvov City Official Representatives and who followed him to the best ancient Lvov City „Leopolis“ Hotel Apartments.

After the evaluation of the International work done by the President W.F.F. – W.B.B.F. International EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS the Lvov Stavropigion University (started it‘s history in 1788) Academic Council presented EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS the Honorable Academic „University Science Doctor‘s“ Degree (Doctor Honoris Causa, Doctor of Sciences, DSc). And this is the Highest Academic Degree.
At the Lvov City Stavropigion University Honour Ceremony were present many High Representatives of Science, among them the Rector of Lvov Stavropigion University, Vice President the U.N.E.S.C.O. Program Centre Professor DSc. JAROSLAV KMIT (Ярослав Кмiт), the Rector Moscow University and Academic of the International Academy of Euroasia, Academic Science Academy of High Schools Ukraine, Professor VIKTOR IDZIO (Вiктор Iдзьо).

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„WORLD BODYBUILDING ENCYCLOPEDIA“.

1987. SOCIALIST BODYBUILDING NEWS.

The most important happening 1987 in the Socialist World was the creation of the  official recognized by the „U.S.S.R. Ministry of Sport“ («Министерство спорта С.С.С.Р.», «Госкомспорт С.С.С.Р.») the „U.S.S.R. Bodybuilding Federation“ («Федерация культуризма С.С.С.Р.»).  The prohibition of bodybuilding ended. Earlier after the 1986 „Amber Prix International“ („Gintarinis prizas“, «Янтарный приз», 1968 – 2025) several people gathered at the appartments of DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS in Klaipeda (Lithuanian SSR) and set the plan to establish the new „U.S.S.R. Bodybuilding Federation“. Detailed information about this in various langueges is published in International Site www.www.lt .

On August 11, 1987 active U.S.S.R. bodybuilders, trainers and organizerd gathered in Kubenka (Кубенка, Moscow Region, R.S.F.S.R.). Under the preposal of the „U.S.S.R. Weightlifting Federation“ («Федерация тяжёлой атлетики С.С.С.Р.») a well known R.S.F.S.R. weightlifter Olympic Champion JURIJ VLASOV (Юрий Власов) was ellected the be the Chairman of the new federation. His deputies were VASILIJ CAIKOVSKIJ (Василий Чайковский, Leningrad, R.S.F.S.R.) and ROMANAS KALINAUSKAS. The Secretary was a representative of the „U.S.S.R. Ministry of Sport“ VALERIJ TAMARLAKOV (Валерий Тамарлаков). Detailed information about this in various langueges is published in International Site www.www.lt .

In 1987 „Amber Prix International“ last time served as the „Unofficial U.S.S.R. Bodybuilding Championship“ („неофициальный чемпионат С.С.С.Р. по культуризму“). It lasted since 1978. It became possible when in 1978 DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS wrote bodybuilding defending petition. Then he brought it to the highest U.S.S.R. political institutions in Moscow including the „Central Committee of the U.S.S.R. Communist Party («Центральный Комитет Коммунистической партии С.С.С.Р.»). Representing the „U.S.S.R. Ministry of Sport“ VALERIJ TAMARLAKOV was present at the 1987 „Amber Prix International“ in Klaipeda.  At this competition Category Winners were: Juniors -  ALEKSANDR CERKASOV (Александр Черкасов, R.S.F.S.R.), OLEG ZUR (Олег Жур, Lithuanian SSR), BORIS VELIKOIVANENKO (Борис Великоиваненко, R.S.F.S.R.) and the winners of the Main Categories were -  VLADIMIR ALEKSANDROVIC (Владимир Александрович, belorussian SSR), VALERIJ BOGDNOVIC (Валерий Богданович, Belorussian SSR), VIKTORRAS JUCYS, SAULIUS MISEVICIUS (both Lithuanian SSR). The Over All Winners were OLEG ZUR and VIKTORAS JUCYS.

By ranking the second Socialaist bodybuilding competiton was the „White Nights“ («Белые ночи») contest in Leningrad (R.S.F.S.R.). The Category Winners were: Juniors -  GINTARAS KRISCIUNAS (Lithuanian SSR), ALEKSANDR CERKASOV, GOL GRIGORIJ (Григорий Гол, Ukrainian SSR). Winners of the Main Categories were: NIKOLAJ MALYSEV (Николай Малышев, R.S.F.S.R.), PAVEL KOSENKO (Павел Косенко, Estonian SSR), BORIS RAJEV (Борис Раев, R.S.F.S.R.), VIKTORAS JUCYS. The Over All winners were ALEKSANDR CERKASOV and VIKTORAS JUCYS.

Traditional „Comsomol Cup“ («Кубок комсомола», „Komjaunimo taure“) was held in Kaunas (Lithuanian SSR). Category Winners were: STANISLAV POLIAKOV (Станислав Поляков, Latvian SSR), PAVEL KOSENKO, BORIS RAJEV, ALEKSANDR VASIN (Александр Васин, R.S.F.S.R.). The Over All winner was ALEKSANDR VASIN.

Also in Kaunas first International women contest was organized in 1987. The Over All Winner was MERIKE MADAR (Estonian SSR).

In Leningrad first Couples competition was held too. The Over All Winners were INGA MISEVICIENE and SAULIUS MISEVICIUS (Lithuanian SSR).

In Ryga (Latvian SSR) was organized the „Over All Winner‘s Cup“ («Кубок абсолютных победителей»). The Over All Winner was VINCAS DUBICKAS (Lithuanian SSR).

Aso in Liepaja (Latvian SSR) an International Contest was organized too. The Over All Winners were representatives of the Lithuanian SSR: EDUARDAS RUDYS (Juniors) and VIKTORAS JUCYS (Main Categories).

In Kedainiai (Lithuanian SSR) the National Championship of the Lithuanian SSR was held. It still was of two parts – power exercises and posing.

In 1986 leader of bodybuilding in the Estonian SSR INNAR MARDO (Иннар Мардо, 1976 – 2002) left sport. In 1987 for three months DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS was sent for studies to Tallinn (Estonian SSR). Communicating with local bodybuilders he learned that nobody is going to organize the traditional „Georg Tenno Memorial“ («Мемориал Георга Тенно», 1971 - 2024) Contest. Then DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS decided to organize this Contest himself. A famous bodybuilder of the Estonian SSR INDREK OTSUS helped with local technical matters and DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS collected U.S.S.R. bodybuilders. The Category Winners were: Juniors -  TOM PAUL (Estonian SSR), ALEKSANDR JEMELJANENKOV (Estonian SSR). Main Categories: NYMM IMRE (Estonian SSR), PAVEL KOSENKO, AIN PAAVO (Estonian SSR), RIMANTAS MAZIONIS (Lithuanian SSR). The Over All Winner was PAVEL KOSENKO.

Presenting bodybuilding sport in 1987 DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS organized huge public seminar in Klaipeda. It lasted for two days. The Palace of Culture of the Klaipeda Trading Sea Port was full of people. The audience was collected through addresses in the local newspapers. Bodybuilders made a show and DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS answered to the questions of the Citizen.

In 1987 „Sandow“ and „Trener“ competitons were held in the Czechoslovakian SSR. The Over All Winner at „Sandow“ Contest was PAVOL JABLONICKY (Czechoslovakian SSR). The Category Winners at the „Trener“ Contest were: ANTON SARAJ, JAN KUS (both Czechoslovakian SSR), SAULIUS MISEVICIUS and PETER MOLNAR (Hungarian SSR). The Over All Winner of the „Trener“ Contest was JAN KUS.

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World Fitness Federation (W.F.F.)
(Since 1968, 141 Country Members, 60 International Events World Wide)
EUROPE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS
OVER ALL WINNERS
(1996-2025)
MEN
Year, Champion's Name, Country.
2025 SZYMON LUBECKI, POLAND

2024 GATIS SAKNE, LATVIA

2023 MARTYNAS PAKALNIS, LITHUANIA

2022 ROMAN POLSIN, ESTONIA

2021 KAMIL STRUMINSKI, POLAND

2020 ALEKSEJ PETKEVICH, LATVIA

2019 PAWEL PRZYBYLSKI, POLAND
2018 KAROL KOWNACKI, POLAND
2017 SERGEJ TARATYNOV, RUSSIA
2016 JASPER BAKKER, HOLLAND
2015 NORMUND JURANS, LATVIA
2014 ANDREJ RUMIANCEV, ESTONIA
2013 ALEKSANDR GRENADIOROV, RUSSIA
2012 MOHAMED MORAVEJ, IRAN
2011 ALEKSANDR SILIN, RUSSIA
2010 DANIL BRATISKA, RUSSIA
2009 VITALIJ ALEKSANDROV, LATVIA
2008 VLADIMIR POLIAKOV, RUSSIA
2007 ROMAN DUBOVICKIJ, RUSSIA
2006 MICHAIL MALEK, RUSSIA
2005 MASSIMO MONACO, ITALY
2004 ALEKSANDR MASLOVSKIJ, LATVIA
2003 GERMAN SELEST, RUSSIA
2002 JURIJ KARSETIANS, LATVIA
2001 MAREK KALMUS, ESTONIA
2000 MASSIMO MONACO, ITALY
1999 GIOVANNI THOMSON, HOLLAND
1998 JURGEN KOCH, GERMANY
1997 MATHIAS HORNUNG, GERMANY
1996 SERGEJ OGORODNIKOV, RUSSIA

WOMEN
Year, Champion's Name, Country.
2025 MARINA LEGENZOVA, LITHUANIA

2024 INETA RIJNIECE, LATVIA

2023 ANNA SOBOLEWSKA KUCHARSKA, POLAND

2022 NATALIA MISZKOWSKA, POLAND

2021 SILVA SOCNEVA, LATVIA

2020 OLGA KOLESOVA, LITHUANIA

2019 NATALIA WARZYNSKA, POLAND
2018 OLGA LISTOPADOVA, BELARUS
2017 NATALIA ABRAMOVA, RUSSIA
2016 VALENTINA KARABANOVA, RUSSIA
2015 EVELYN DIROCIE, BELGIUM
2014 MARINA VLASOVA, RUSSIA
2013 JELENA VOLKOVA, RUSSIA
2012 VALENTINA KOZLOVSKAJA, BELARUS
2011 AGNIESZKA URBANIAK, POLAND
2010 VERA VLASOVA, RUSSIA
2009 IRINA PATESKINA, RUSSIA
2008 ILONA KOKOSH, LITHUANIA
2007 MARIJA AKIZANOVA, UKRAINE
2006 DIANA DECESARE, BRAZIL-UKRAINE
2005 IDA GUSCHA, RUSSIA
2004 SVETLANA PUGACHEVA, RUSSIA
2003 SVETLANA PUGACHEVA, RUSSIA
2002 VALERIJA JUDINA, RUSSIA
2001 AKSANA LEN, LITHUANIA
2000 MARINA BURINSKAJA, LATVIA
1999 ROSA GIOVANA, ITALY
1998 CLAUDIA MACHMOR, GERMANY
1997 BENEDETA POMATI, ITALY
1996 JEKATERINA KARABAN, RUSSIA

Chairman W.F.F. – W.B.B.F. International Secretary Ugne Raudyte Daubariene

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The 2009 “Amber Prix” and Other Important International Events

In 2009, while preparations were underway for the WFF–WBBF World Amateur and WBBF Professional Championships in Estonia, the WFF Professional Championship in Prague, and the international “Universe” contest in Slovakia, the traditional international tournament “Amber Prix” was held in Klaipeda, Lithuania.

However, when recalling the events of 2009, it is impossible not to highlight the significant developments in Slovakia, which played an important role in the advancement of international bodybuilding and fitness.

Slovakia Becomes an International Center of Bodybuilding and Fitness

The year 2009 was exceptional in the history of Slovak sport. During this period, Slovakia established itself as one of the most important international centers of bodybuilding and fitness in the World.

Through the initiative and support of patron Stefan Hrcka (Štefan Hrčka), the international WFF–WBBF “Universe” Championships were organized at the Slovak health resort of Brusno Kupele. Athletes from thirteen countries participated in this prestigious event.

Among the distinguished guests was Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Government Youth and Sports Commission Dusan Galis (Dušan Galis), who attended the event to welcome the competitors. During the official ceremony, he presented a Letter of Appreciation from the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, Robert Fico, to the President of the World WFF–WBBF Federation, Edmundas Daubaras.

The international sports forum was officially opened by former Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Vladimir Meciar (Vladimír Mečiar). In recognition of his contribution to the development of sport and the promotion of healthy living in Slovakia and internationally, WFF–WBBF President Edmundas Daubaras awarded him the federation’s highest distinction, the “International Honour Gold Medal”.

Before concluding his visit to Slovakia, Edmundas Daubaras received an official invitation to the Government Palace in Bratislava for a meeting with Prime Minister Robert Fico. During the meeting, discussions focused on the development of international sport, future cooperation opportunities, and the organization of forthcoming international sporting events in Slovakia.

The meeting was also attended by the Chancellor of the Slovak Government, Frantisek Hatar (František Hatar). As a sign of appreciation for the Slovak Government’s support of sport and international cooperation, Edmundas Daubaras presented Prime Minister Robert Fico with the “International Honour Gold Medal”.

The events held in Slovakia in 2009 became an important milestone in the history of the international sport movement. They strengthened Slovakia’s reputation within the global bodybuilding and fitness community and laid the foundation for further international sporting events in the country.

Preparations for the World Championship in Estonia

During the same year, as preparations continued for the World Championship in Estonia, a series of official meetings took place with representatives of political parties in the Estonian Parliament, the Estonian Minister of Sport, and the Secretary General of the Estonian National Olympic Committee.

These meetings addressed organizational matters related to the forthcoming championship, international cooperation, and the future development of bodybuilding and fitness sport in the region.

The International “Amber Prix” Tournament

The 2009 “Amber Prix” held in Klaipeda was one of the largest WFF–WBBF events organized that year.

A total of 201 athletes from eleven countries participated in the competition: Iran, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Slovakia, Poland, Austria, Germany, Ukraine, and the Russian Federation. The impressive number of participants once again confirmed the growing prestige of the tournament and its importance within the international bodybuilding and fitness calendar.

The “Amber Prix” together with the international events held in Slovakia and Estonia in 2009 became a significant chapter in the history of the global sport movement, reflecting the federation’s continuous growth and the strengthening of international cooperation.

Absolute Winners of the “Amber Prix”

Women – Alina Isidorova (Latvia) Men – Aleksandr Shchyogolev (Russian Federation)

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„Amber Prix” 2025: A New Direction Brings Results

In recent years, the sport of bodybuilding has faced serious challenges. In many countries, public and governmental interest in bodybuilding has declined, while international competitions organized by various federations often attract only a small number of athletes and spectators. Some world championships are now held under modest conditions and gather only a handful of competitors from a few countries.

In response to this situation, the leadership of the World WFF-WBBF Federation made a strategic decision during two international congresses held in 2024 to fundamentally renew the direction of its sporting activities. The results achieved in 2025 demonstrated that these decisions were both timely and effective.

The international tournament “Amber Prix” 2025, held in Klaipeda, Lithuania, brought together 180 athletes from nine countries: Ukraine, Latvia, Estonia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Poland, Denmark, Israel, and Belarus. The “Universe” competition, organized in Nida, also attracted nearly 200 athletes, confirming the growing popularity of the Federation’s renewed approach.

Category Winners

Fit-Kids

Up to 8 years – Alicja Grabowska (Poland) Up to 10 years – Laura Wachal (Poland) Up to 12 years – Joanna Pannus (Poland) Up to 14 years – Kristina Ksendzova (Lithuania) Up to 16 years – Elsżbieta Matoga (Poland) Adults – Julija Novak (Poland)

Pole Dance Fitness

Up to 12 years – Sofi Anette Elissaar (Estonia) Up to 16 years – Sirija Lilleleht (Estonia) Up to 18 years – Keltin Sainas (Estonia) Adults – Jana Solovjova (Lithuania)

Aerial Acrobatics Fitness (Hoop)

Up to 8 years – Akvile Korčiaginaite (Lithuania) Up to 10 years – Smilte Liauceviciute (Lithuania) Up to 12 years – Nora Tomson (Estonia) Up to 14 years – Ugne-Kotryna Kaminskaite (Lithuania) Women – Gabriele Korciaginiene (Lithuania) Men – Edvardas Korciaginas (Lithuania)

Aerial Acrobatics Fitness (Hammock)

Duets – Brit Noom and Marien Reimann (Estonia)

Aerial Acrobatics Fitness (Silks)

Up to 12 years – Meja Ziupsnyte (Lithuania) Up to 14 years – Ema Sackute (Lithuania) Up to 16 years – Emile Prunskute (Lithuania) Duets – Lise Lund Kjaer and Emily Lund Kjaer (Denmark)

Mini-Trampoline Fitness

Individual Category – Marija Karabovska (Latvia) Trio – Diana Baranova, Mairita Matusevica, and Sanita Pudnika (Latvia) Quintet – Danguole Jociuviene’s Team (Lithuania) Sextet – Alena Jasinskaja’s Team (Ukraine)

Athletes with Disabilities

Category I – Kamil Kovalczyk (Poland) Category II – Grzegorz Piotr Dąbrowski (Poland)

Fitness Model

First Height Category – Olga Bogacz (Poland) Second Height Category – Svetlana Lavrenova (Latvia)

Bikini

Overall Category – Valerija Nilova (Estonia)

Baywatch

First Height Category – Maie Kiik (Estonia) Second Height Category – Rita Letukiene (Lithuania)

Figure

First Height Category – Baiba Libiete (Latvia) Second Height Category – Martina Fric (Slovakia)

Martial Arts Fitness

Overall Category – Vasyl Bespalenko (Ukraine)

Men’s Physique

First Height Category – Elvis Siksna (Latvia) Second Height Category – Vladimir Fyodorov (Estonia)

Muscle Model

First Height Category – Damian Jakovic (Lithuania) Second Height Category – Oleg Kametskov (Estonia)

Body Athletic

Overall Category – David Melikov (Lithuania)

Bodybuilding

Category I – Simon Lubecki (Poland) Category II – Dainius Dzikevicius (Lithuania) Category III – Laurynas Siaulys (Lithuania) Category IV – Maros Kanasz (Slovakia)

Overall Champions

The Overall Female Champion of Amber Prix 2025 was Olga Bogacz (Poland), while the Overall Male Champion was Simon Lubecki (Poland).

“Amber Prix” 2025 became one of the largest WFF-WBBF events of recent years and demonstrated that modernization of the competition format and the inclusion of new fitness disciplines can successfully attract a large number of athletes from across Europe.

Due to the large number of athletes participating in the competition, the event lasted as long as sixteen hours. As a result of the extended schedule, competitors in the final categories were unable to attend the gala banquet organized by the hosts at a restaurant on the seashore.

Taking these circumstances into account, the organizers decided that the “Amber Prix” Tournament will be held over two days in 2026. It is expected that this format will ensure a smoother competition schedule and allow all participants to take part in the closing events.