OFFICIAL AND NOT OFFICIAL CZECHOSLOVAKIA.

MEETINGS AT SPORT MINISTRY.

BEGINNING. SITUATION IN SOCIALIST WORLD.

Bodybuilding sport has never been created and developed by athletes. Bodybuilding was developed by top officials and organizers. On the bodybuilding way to future organizers were building the road to sport. Bodybuilders were like kilometre signs at this road. Often organizers led bodybuilding wrong way. Today problems of bodybuilding are evident and guilty persons are known very well.

Contemporary bodybuilding does not appear as it is. Only few persons dared to act when bodybuilding was prohibited in Socialist Countries. Being afraid of prosecution nearly all bodybuilders left the sport.

We will speak about bodybuilding in Czechoslovakian SSR – they influenced all Socialist Countries. Now after fifty years we look upon our relations with Czechoslovaks from another angle.

Due to political reasons bodybuilding was prohibited in Socialist World in 1973. Socialist States started to prosecute bodybuilders. After 1968 revolution in Czechoslovakia their Government was lojal to bodybuilders. Comparing with other Socialist Countries after the revolution U.S.S.R. political powers let Czechoslovaks much more. At the same time bodybuilders in other Socialist Countries suffered much. Everybody envied the Czechoslovaks. There is no another person who was and still is close to Czechoslovak bodybuilding so much as President W.F.F. – W.B.B.F. (World Fitness Federation, World Bodybuilding Federation)  International DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS.

Activities of DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS were supported only by the leader of bodybuilding in Estonian SSR INNAR MARDO (Иннар Мардо, 1945 – 2002) and creators of famous „Vilnius Bodybuilding School“ («Вильнюсская школа культуризма») CESLAV TAMULEVIC (Чеслав Тамулевич) and VITALIJ ASOVSKIJ (Виталий Асовский). Today we are proud that we respected both of them in time – at the Parliament Republic Lithuania both received „International Honour Silver Medals“ («Международной Серебрянной Медалью Почёта», „Tarptautinis Garbės Sidabro Medalis“).

During the prohibition of bodybuilding only few officially permitted not regular contests were held in Tallinn (Estonian SSR). That was the International „Georg Tenno Memorial“ („Georgo Tenno memorialas“, «Мемориал Георга Тенно», 1971 – 2024). Also at the same time several underground and not officially permitted contests were organized in Lithuanian SSR. It lasted until in 1978 DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS dared to write bodybuilding defending petition and brought it to Headquaretrs of the Central Committee of the U.S.S.R. Communist Party in Moscow.

This way we got political permittion to organize the International „Amber Prix“ („Gintarinis prizas“, «Янтарный приз»  1968 - 2025) in Klaipeda (Lithuania SSR) in 1978.

Being afraid of prosecution all orther U.S.S.R. bodybuilding organizers did nothing. After defeat at 1974 „Georg Tenno Memorial“ best R.S.F.S.R. bodybuilder VLADIMIR DUBININ (Владимир Дубинин) isolated himself and left bodybuilding for thirteen years. Until 1987 VLADIMIR DUBININ was not among bodybuilding organizers, he was only athlete. Only in 1980 representing their gyms Russians led by VLADIMIR SUBOV (Владимир Шубов, Moscow) and EUGENE KOLTUN (Евгений Колтун, Tiumen) started particiapting at bodybuilding contests in Baltic Countries. Both were representing their bodybuilding gyms that were acting illegally.

IMPORTANT 1975. MEETINGS AT SPORT MINISTRY.

Bodybuilders went on their own way when bodybuilding was prohibited in Socialist Countires in 1973. There was no communication in between. Nearly no...

In 1975 bodybuilders of the Chechoslovakian SSR got permittion to participate in the „West“ due to efforts of the President of Czechoslovakia Bodybuilding Federation VOJTECH FIALA. After 1968 revolution in Czechoslovakian SSR Czecoslovaks had many advantages comparing with other Socialist Countries. This way led by VOJTECH FIALA Czechoslovakia bodybuilders participated at the 1975 I.F.B.B. (International Federation of Body Builders) Europe Championship. Then PETR STACH won his category and became the Over All Europe Champion. Since that time for long time on Czechoslovakia bodybuilders were the only ones permitted to participate at the „Western“ competitions.

In 1975 basing on the exchange of the University students DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS went to Czechoslovakia for two months. In Prague DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS met VOJTECH FIALA. During the following two months their meetings were often. Both had enough time to speak over the International bodybuilding situation. VOJTECH FIALA organized a visit to PETR STACH who was living close to Prague. PETR STACH told about the Europe Championaship and explained DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS about his training systems and posed in front of him.

At the same time VOJTECH FIALA organized the meeting of DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS with the Chairmen of the Ministry of sport of the Czechoslovakian SSR (Č.S.T.V., Československy Svaz Telesne Vychovy). Guestions of the situation around bodybuilding was spoken over. VOJTECH FIALA wanted to demonstrate his good relations with the U.S.S.R. bodybuilding leaders and  since 1973 DSc. EDMUNDAS DAUBARAS was the only one to visit his country. Seeking to learn about the situation of bodybuilding in the U.S.S.R. Czechoslovaks addressed one of the U.S.S.R. bodybuilding pioneerrs GENADIJ BALDIN (Геннадий Балдин). GENADIJ BALDIN wrote them that bodybuilding in the U.S.S.R. is dead and only some bodybuilding organizers in the Baltic Countries still unofficiallly develop this sport on underground level.

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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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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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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

Long-term cooperation with Scandinavia demonstrates that the region is one of the most stable and active parts of WFF–WBBF international activity. International visits and dialogue between federation leadership and Scandinavian sports representatives contribute to the harmonization of sport standards and improvement of organizational quality. Participation of Scandinavian athletes enhances the competitive level of international championships and raises the prestige of the sport in the region. 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. Overall trend indicates that bodybuilding and fitness sports in Scandinavia continue to grow steadily, with international cooperation serving as a key driver of development.

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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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