NABBA

There are several bodybuilders associations one of which is NABBA. NABBA is the abbreviation for National Amateur Bodybuilders Association and was founded in 1950 in England to give United Kingdom bodybuilders a unified and strong organization in which to compete, and to give the athletes publicity and recognition. As bodybuilders from countries all over the world began to compete at the Universe, their countries' organizations joined NABBA and NABBA INTERNATIONAL was formed. NABBA International currently consists of more than 40 active nations making it the second largest world-wide bodybuilding federation.

The first Mr. Universe competition was held in England on June 24th, 1950 with Steve Reeves of the US taking the Mr. Universe title. In the years to follow, the title of Mr. Universe was to be awarded to many of the great bodybuilders of the world including Reg Park, Bill Pearl, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Boyer Coe, Frank Zane, and Chris Dickerson.

Bob Gruskin, the President of NABBA USA, is responsible for bringing NABBA to the United States. Bob attended his first NABBA Universe in 1983 and was so impressed with the efficiency of the organization, its world-wide establishment, and its direction in catering to and having athlete's interest foremost, he took it upon himself to lay the ground work for NABBA USA. In 1992, NABBA USA was officially christened, providing athletes with a new opportunity to compete nationally and internationally as an amateur and to qualify for professional competitions.

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