Philip Hope, Vice President of the WBPF acknowledging to his right, Francis Idu, President of the Solomon Islands Bodybuilding Federation and fellow athlete Amos Sui who contested the U85KG Class.

Amos Sui contesting the U85KG Class in Dubai (number 19, second from right)

Paul Chua, Secretary General of the WBPF pictured with Francis and Amos.  

The Inaugural WBPF Men’s World Bodybuilding Championships held in Dubai was in fact the first major event that the Solomon Islands have taken part in since the federation had been formed in 2007. Francis Idu, President of the Solomon Islands Bodybuilding Federation said he and his federation were most grateful to the WBPF for supporting the Solomon Islands.

He especially wanted to acknowledge the generous support of Osama Al Shafar, Founding President of the WBPF. He also wanted to thank Philip Hope and Paul Chua and all members of the Executive Council and the Organising Committee for their support.