{"id":9407,"date":"2026-01-13T16:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=9407"},"modified":"2026-01-13T16:59:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:59:00","slug":"anbf-adds-natural-bodybuilding-events-in-connecticut-virginia-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=9407","title":{"rendered":"ANBF Adds Natural Bodybuilding Events in Connecticut &#038; Virginia Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1296\">The <strong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1076\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">ANBF Natural HP Connecticut<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is positioned as a major early-season natural bodybuilding event in the Northeast. Promoted by <strong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1193\">Begic Productions<\/strong>, the show is co-promoted by <strong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1237\">R. Sullivan<\/strong>, ANBF Vice President, and <strong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1279\">Kent Bierly<\/strong>, ANBF President.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1740\">While the final venue is still being secured, the event will take place in <strong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1388\">Connecticut<\/strong>, with venue selection focused on maximizing accessibility for athletes traveling from <strong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1531\">Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts<\/strong>. The goal is to lock in a location that reflects the scale and professionalism expected from a flagship ANBF production while remaining logistically practical for competitors and spectators across the region.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"2060\">Natural HP Connecticut is designed to serve as a high-impact Pro Qualifier that appeals to both seasoned competitors and first-time athletes entering the ANBF system. With a strong regional draw and strategic calendar placement, this event is expected to become a recurring cornerstone on the ANBF New England circuit.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/anbfnatural.com\/anbf-natural-bodybuilding-events-2026-connecticut-virginia-beach\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ANBF Natural HP Connecticut is positioned as a major early-season natural bodybuilding event in the Northeast. Promoted by Begic Productions, the show is co-promoted by R. 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