Amateur Olympia 2013

The inspection report with all the official information is now available on IFBB.com // http://www.ifbb.com/pdf/2013_baharain/2013_IFBB_Olympia_Amateur_Inspection_Report_-_Bahrain.pdf

http://www.ifbb.com/the-3rd-amateur-mr-olympia-starts-tomorrow

THE 3RD AMATEUR MR. OLYMPIA STARTS TOMORROW

This weekend is going to be the next great IFBB weekend this year. In Manama, Bahrain, the 3rd Amateur Mr. Olympia will be hosted by the Bahrain Weightlifting and Bodybuilding Federation, headed by Sheikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa. The event will be within the framework of celebration of the kingdom’s National Day and Accession Day.

The prestige of this event is still raising. This year’s Amateur Olympia will be held under the patronage of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport Chairman, Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President and Royal Charity Organization Chairman HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

IFBB President Dr, Rafael Santonja comes on Thursday. Among the guests we can see famous bodybuilders: three-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath and previous Amateur Olympias winners: Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay and Sami Al Haddad of Bahrain.
A multi-purpose sports hall with 3,600 seats at the Khalifa Sports City in Isa Town will be the venue of this year’s Amateur Olympia.
According to Sheik Abdulla, over 110 competitors from 16 countries were nominated by the IFBB National Federations to participate in this event. They will compete in 7 bodyweight categories. The total prize money reaches USD 100 000 this year.

The other important part of the event will be EXPO, organized in cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Over 50 Bahraini exhibitors will be present there.

On Thursday, Dec. 5th, Bahrain National Day Bodybuilding Competition will be held , which is open to the Bahraini citizens only. Then, in the evening, Amateur Olympia weigh-in will take place. On Friday, Dec. 6th, Amateur Olympia prejudging and on Saturday, Dec. 7th, Amateur Olympia finals (19:00 local time = 16:00 GMT).

Chairman of the 2013 IFBB Amateur Mr. Olympia, IFBB Vice-President and Asian Federation President Sheikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa was recently honoured with the prestigious IFBB Platinum Award, presented to him by IFBB President Dr. Rafael Santonja (left) and IFBB General; Secretary William Tierney (right).

Eastlabs.sk // the 1st day at the AM Olympia https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.633631000029236.1073741859.143926925666315&type=1

The complete results and photogalleries are available at http://www.eastlabs.sk/olympia/3197/2013-amateur-mr-olympia-pozname-vitazov-kategorii

BB up to and incl. 70kg

Saudi Arabian Altarouti Mohammed Abdullah

TOP 3; Al Jassas Nazer Jafar, Saudi Arabia (2.) – Altarouti Mohammed Abdullah, Saudi Arabia (1.) – Eric Arinzol, Philippines (3.)

BB up to and incl. 75kg

Ariel Guong, Philippines wins the class..

TOP 3; Hamad Al-Shatti, Kuwait (2.) – Ariel Guong, Philippines (1.) – Sayed Nasralla, Bahrain (3.)

Ahmed El Sadany, Egypt celebrated the victory in BB up to and incl. 90kg class..

TOP 3; Nasser Ali Al-Maslamani, Qatar (2.) – Ahmed El Sadany, Egypt (1.) – Alharbi Emad Abdullah, Saudi Arabia (3.)

BB over 100kg

Ibrahim Sami, Egypt

TOP 3; Abdul Aziz Jellali, Bahrain (2.) – Ibrahim Sami, Egypt (2.) – Al Meshal Mohammed Radhia (3.)

IFBB report, the winners // http://www.ifbb.com/2013-amateur-mr-olympia-the-winners

Friday was the day of semifinals and finals in all 7 bodyweight categories. Now we know the winners and the only unknown element in the Olympia puzzle remains the overall winner. But for this we should wait till Saturday evening…

What’s interesting, all categories had a clear leader. Three athletes won all rounds with the perfect scores: Ahmad ASHKANANI (85 kg class), John Andrew CIFRA (100 kg class) and Ibrahim SAMI FAHIM (+100 kg class). The others also won all rounds but received no perfect scores. Who will win the overall? Ibrahim SAMI and Ahmad ASHKANANI showed perfect upper bodies but their legs are a bit less impressive. John CIFRA is a very complete bodybuilder with full muscles but need more details. Ahmed EL SADANY is in better condition than at the recent Men’s Worlds. Strong pretenders. And one new star, beautifully built Muneer AL JASSAS. If have a bit sharper definition… Ariel GUONG is in top shape but his muscles need a bit more sizes. It will be an tough and very exciting battle. Ibrahim SAMI FAHIM and John Andrew CIFRA met last year in 100 kg class, taking the top two places. Now FAHIM moved into the over 100 kg class, so they will meet in the overall (both won their categories). Ahmed EL SEDANY is the next 2012 champion, who successfully regained the title.

Altogether, there are exactly 80 competitors representing 18 countries, compared to 70 athletes from 15 countries last year. The main difference is the lack of Iranian team, which is always strong. Instead, we can see Algeria, Qatar and remote Mexico. But Amateur Mr. Olympia is a contest for world elite bodybuilders, so names are more important than numbers.

Three countries won 2 gold medals each: Saudi Arabia, Philippines and Egypt, but Saudi Arabia won also 4 silver and 2 bronze medals. The top quality of Saudi bodybuilders is the biggest surprise at this year’s Amateur Olympia. Their progress is outstanding. Philippines are mainly represented by trainer (Captains) from the famous Oxygen Gym in Kuwait. Egypt entered not so many competitors but of the top quality. Kuwait and Bahrain also entered bigger teams and placed in the top six teams.

2013 IFBB Amateur Mr. Olympia over 100 kg category medal winners (from L to R): Abdul JELLALI (2nd place); Ibrahim FAHIM (1st place); Mohammed AL MESHAL (3rd place).