The Parade of Nations

Thirty-one (31) countries attended the IFBB Congress.

Short Class: from left to right: Bertagna (Italy), 3rd; Van Den Steen (Belgium), 1st; Makkawy (Egypt), 2nd

Five patrons were appointed to the Executive Council. These were: Joe Weider, USA; Oscar State, England; John Ong, Singapore; Marc Hankard, Belgium; General Bakhtiar Rana, Pakistan.

Medium Class: from left to right: Birdsong (USA), 2nd; Enunlu (Turkey), 1st; Cesarion (France), 3rd

Four new countries were affiliated - Afganistan, Australia, Guyana and St. Vincent, bringing the total to 87 National Federations.

Tall Class: from left to right: Ken Waller (USA), 2nd; Lou Ferrigno (USA), 1st; Paul Grant (Wales), 3rd

Elections were held (every four years) for all positions on the Executive Council. Ben Weider, who four years ago, had been elected "President for Life", refused this position and stood for election like everyone else (he was re-elected unopposed). Also elected unopposed were: Serge Nubret (Europe), L. Martinez (South America), Tom Minichiello (North America), and Winston Roberts (General Secretary).

Three members of the Executive Council: from left to right: Alex Carali, Malih Alaywan (who recently was appointed Vice President for the Middle East), and Ben Weider

The Judges Committee: 2nd from left: Mostafa Hefzi (who recently was appointed Honorary Chairman of the Judges Committee); far right: Oscar State

Team USA: from left to right: Lou Ferrigno, Bob Birdsong, Franco Columbu (guest poser), Franco Fassi (organizer), Ken Waller