{"id":12975,"date":"2026-01-23T08:04:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T08:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=12975"},"modified":"2026-01-23T08:04:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T08:04:43","slug":"for-immediate-releasejanuary-14-2026-ifbb-professional-league-npc-worldwid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=12975","title":{"rendered":"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nJanuary 14, 2026\n\u00a0\nIFBB Professional League &#038; NPC Worldwid&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/DTgaY52DvJ3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/613562591_18322077580301511_6018723371013673470_n.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br \/>\nJanuary 14, 2026<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nIFBB Professional League &#038; NPC Worldwide<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nOfficial Statement on the 2026 Competition Schedule in Japan<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nThe IFBB Professional League and NPC Worldwide are pleased to confirm that the official 2026 competition schedule for Japan is currently being finalized. This calendar will include all sanctioned Professional, Regional, Pro Qualifier, and Olympia Amateur events throughout the 2026 season.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nWe understand the enthusiasm within the bodybuilding and fitness communities in Japan and appreciate your continued support of the IFBB Professional League and NPC Worldwide. To ensure accuracy and full coordination with our global partners, the finalized event schedule for Japan will be released within the next two weeks.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nThere are no changes to the qualification systems; all rules and policies will remain the same and can be found at:<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.ifbbpro.com\/npc-worldwide\/rules (https:\/\/www.ifbbpro.com\/npc-worldwide\/rules)<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.ifbbpro.com\/npc-worldwide\/natural-contest-rules (https:\/\/www.ifbbpro.com\/npc-worldwide\/natural-contest-rules)<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.ifbbpro.com\/rules (https:\/\/www.ifbbpro.com\/rules)<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.ifbbpro.com\/natural-pro (https:\/\/www.ifbbpro.com\/natural-pro)<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nThis 2026 schedule will be published simultaneously on the official IFBB Professional League website and on our verified social media channels. Additional updates, including competitor registration information for each event, will follow upon release of the full schedule.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nWe thank our athletes, officials, sponsors, and fans in Japan for their pat<br \/>\nience and ongoing dedication to the sport. We look forward to another successful season of growth and excellence across all divisions.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>IFBB Professional League &#038; NPC Worldwide<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/DTgaY52DvJ3\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2026 \u00a0 IFBB Professional League &#038; NPC Worldwide \u00a0 Official Statement on the 2026 Competition Schedule in Japan \u00a0 The IFBB Professional League and NPC Worldwide are pleased to confirm that the official 2026 competition schedule for Japan is currently being finalized. 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