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IFBB Professional League President Jim Manion Sets the Record Straight on Olympia Rumors<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The bodybuilding rumor mill is always a source of entertainment for the social media crowd. Stories surface everyday giving bloggers plenty to talk about as they attempt to gain clicks and views.\u00a0 In the last few days rumors started to gain momentum about the IFBB Professional League and its long-standing relationship with Joe Weider\u2019s Olympia Weekend<\/a>.\u00a0 NPCNEWSONLINE caught up with IFBB Professional League President Jim Manion to set the record straight on some of the stories.<\/span><\/p>\n

NPCNEWS:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Jim, is there any truth to a recent rumor about the IFBB Professional League\u2019s commitment to the Olympia?<\/span><\/p>\n

MANION:<\/strong>\u00a0 The Olympia will always be the most prestigious and most important event in our sport. It\u2019s the super bowl of bodybuilding and there are no plans to change that.\u00a0 There is no title that means more than the Olympia and we are always working to expand the Olympia in every way possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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NPCNEWS:<\/strong>\u00a0 We\u2019ve heard stories speculating about the IFBB Professional League\u2019s relationship with AMI, the company that owns the Olympia. Any truth to those rumors?<\/span><\/p>\n

MANION:<\/strong>\u00a0 Absolutely no truth whatsoever.\u00a0 Our relationship with AMI is stronger than its ever been and I\u2019ve been extremely impressed by the way this year\u2019s Olympia plans are coming together. The 2019 Olympia Weekend will be big. \u00a0New events, great sponsorships, big prize money, and plans are already in full force for the 2020 Olympia and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n

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NPCNEWS:<\/strong>\u00a0 But what about stories that another event is in the works that could challenge the Olympia\u2019s status as the #1 event in the world.\u00a0 Any truth to that?<\/span><\/p>\n

MANION:<\/strong>\u00a0 Let\u2019s be clear about one thing.\u00a0 The IFBB Professional League is growing fast and we never stop working to create opportunities for our athletes. We are always working to bring new promoters and more fans into the sport in order to keep up with our growth. The arrival of any new contest has no impact on the Olympia\u2019s status as the world\u2019s premier event.\u00a0 The Olympia is and will continue to be our most prestigious event and most coveted title.\u00a0 It\u2019s been that way for 55 years and it will remain that way.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Follow NPCNEWSONLINE.com for the most complete coverage of Olympia Weekend. The action gets underway in Las Vegas on Wednesday September 11th<\/sup> with the Amateur Olympia (open to all NPC members), followed by Thursday\u2019s Press Conference leading into Friday and Saturday\u2019s Expo at the Convention Center. The main event Finals will be held at the Orleans Arena.\u00a0 For schedules and tickets visit MrOlympia.com<\/a>.\u00a0 NPCNEWSONLINE is proud to be an official media partner of Olympia Weekend.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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