06-16-2026, 08:31 AM
Klaipeda City Municipality
Over the past six decades, the “Gintarinis Prizas” (Amber Prix) tournament has become an inseparable part of Klaipeda’s sports and cultural history, closely associated with Klaipeda City Municipality. Consistent municipal support, cooperation, and attention to sports initiatives have enabled the event to grow, strengthen, and become a significant competition that promotes the name of Klaipeda and Lithuania worldwide.
Even during difficult periods, including the years of bodybuilding restrictions in the USSR (1973–1987), the municipality’s mediation and support were of crucial importance. In 1977, the Klaipeda Bodybuilding Federation was established in the city, becoming the only legal bodybuilding organization in the USSR at that time. Through it, connections were maintained with international bodybuilding federations and well-known athletes.
Thanks to the municipality, the “Amber Prix” competitions were hosted in the city’s most prestigious venues – the Zvejų Culture Palace, the former City Culture Palace (now the Klaipeda State Music Theatre), the Klaipeda Drama Theatre, and the Concert Hall. This allowed the tournament to develop not only as a sporting event but also as a cultural phenomenon.
Today, as we mark the 60th anniversary of the “Amber Prix” we celebrate together with the Klaipeda City Municipality and the entire city community, recognizing a long-standing partnership, shared contribution, and a common commitment to promoting Klaipeda worldwide.
More information is on international site www.wff.lt
Over the past six decades, the “Gintarinis Prizas” (Amber Prix) tournament has become an inseparable part of Klaipeda’s sports and cultural history, closely associated with Klaipeda City Municipality. Consistent municipal support, cooperation, and attention to sports initiatives have enabled the event to grow, strengthen, and become a significant competition that promotes the name of Klaipeda and Lithuania worldwide.
Even during difficult periods, including the years of bodybuilding restrictions in the USSR (1973–1987), the municipality’s mediation and support were of crucial importance. In 1977, the Klaipeda Bodybuilding Federation was established in the city, becoming the only legal bodybuilding organization in the USSR at that time. Through it, connections were maintained with international bodybuilding federations and well-known athletes.
Thanks to the municipality, the “Amber Prix” competitions were hosted in the city’s most prestigious venues – the Zvejų Culture Palace, the former City Culture Palace (now the Klaipeda State Music Theatre), the Klaipeda Drama Theatre, and the Concert Hall. This allowed the tournament to develop not only as a sporting event but also as a cultural phenomenon.
Today, as we mark the 60th anniversary of the “Amber Prix” we celebrate together with the Klaipeda City Municipality and the entire city community, recognizing a long-standing partnership, shared contribution, and a common commitment to promoting Klaipeda worldwide.
More information is on international site www.wff.lt