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Fitness World Japan (FWJ), a prominent Japanese-based bodybuilding promotion, had its NPC and IFBB Pro League licenses revoked. <\/strong>This news surfaced on Jan. 14, 2026, in a statement shared by the anabolicspace Instagram account.\u00a0<\/p>\n The 2025 Masters Olympia<\/a> contest saw Phil Clahar and Dorian Haywood battle for gold. When the show was over, Haywood secured the victory and his Mr. Olympia qualification. However, it was revealed that athletes went over three months without receiving payment. This caught the attention of Lee Priest and many others, who urged the FWJ promoter to issue their prize money<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Those calls fell on deaf ears. Eventually, Olympia Owner Jake Wood<\/a> decided to step in and personally pay the athletes<\/a>. With the FWJ no longer promoting amateur and Pro-level contests, the bodybuilding calendar underwent a few changes. This means events like the Japan Pro<\/a> and Tokyo Pro will no longer be held under NPC\/IFBB Pro League sanctions.\u00a0<\/p>\n The anabolicspace Instagram handle was the first to reveal that the Fitness World Japan (FWJ) promotion had its NPC and IFBB Pro League licenses revoked.<\/p>\n (Translated from Japanese)<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe sincerely thank all athletes, sponsors, and supporters for your continued trust and support of FWJ. Level Up Your Fitness: Join our \ud83d\udcaa strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Please wait…<\/p>\n\n
We would like to share an important update regarding FWJ\u2019s license agreement with the IFBB Professional League for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n