07-10-2026, 09:05 AM
The Historical "Amber Prix" Book Manuscript Has Been Completed
Two New Chapters Will Further Enrich the Book
We have completed the texts for the historical “Amber Prix” book in three languages. The publication is scheduled for release to mark the 60th Anniversary of the “Amber Prix” Tournament. The jubilee event will take place over three days in Klaipėda, Lithuania, in May 2027. We plan to welcome distinguished athletes, leaders of international sports organizations, prominent public figures, politicians, and honored guests from around the world.
As the manuscript entered the final layout stage, it became clear that the book required two additional chapters to fully reflect the historical significance of the “Amber Prix” and its contribution to the development of international bodybuilding.
The first new chapter will be devoted to the history of officially recognized international competitive bodybuilding. To date, no comprehensive publication has presented the continuous historical development of officially recognized bodybuilding on a global scale. This chapter is intended to become the first systematic overview of that history and an important reference for future researchers.
The second new chapter will highlight the individuals whose contributions have shaped the history of the “Amber Prix”. During the past six decades, the tournament has brought together outstanding athletes, coaches, organizers, and public figures from many countries. Some of these personalities played an exceptional role not only in the development of the “Amber Prix”, but also in the advancement of competitive bodybuilding worldwide. Their stories deserve a dedicated place in the book.
The historical overview of international competitive bodybuilding will cover the following periods:
• The beginning of officially recognized competitive bodybuilding (FIHC, 1947–1969);
• The continuation of officially recognized competitive bodybuilding under IFBB (1971–1998);
• The emergence of bodybuilding in the socialist world (FIHC, 1959);
• The emergence of bodybuilding in the USSR (FIHC, 1963);
• The emergence of bodybuilding in Lithuania (1965);
• The emergence of bodybuilding in Klaipėda (1967).
Until now, these historical developments have never been presented as one continuous history of officially recognized competitive bodybuilding. For this reason, the forthcoming “Amber Prix” book aims to become the first publication of its kind.
We believe the book will serve not only as a valuable historical source for the international sports community, but also as an important introduction to the remarkable sixty-year history of the legendary “Amber Prix” International Tournament.
The preparation of the two additional chapters will require approximately two to three weeks and will not affect the planned publication schedule.
More detailed information is on international site www.wff.lt
Two New Chapters Will Further Enrich the Book
We have completed the texts for the historical “Amber Prix” book in three languages. The publication is scheduled for release to mark the 60th Anniversary of the “Amber Prix” Tournament. The jubilee event will take place over three days in Klaipėda, Lithuania, in May 2027. We plan to welcome distinguished athletes, leaders of international sports organizations, prominent public figures, politicians, and honored guests from around the world.
As the manuscript entered the final layout stage, it became clear that the book required two additional chapters to fully reflect the historical significance of the “Amber Prix” and its contribution to the development of international bodybuilding.
The first new chapter will be devoted to the history of officially recognized international competitive bodybuilding. To date, no comprehensive publication has presented the continuous historical development of officially recognized bodybuilding on a global scale. This chapter is intended to become the first systematic overview of that history and an important reference for future researchers.
The second new chapter will highlight the individuals whose contributions have shaped the history of the “Amber Prix”. During the past six decades, the tournament has brought together outstanding athletes, coaches, organizers, and public figures from many countries. Some of these personalities played an exceptional role not only in the development of the “Amber Prix”, but also in the advancement of competitive bodybuilding worldwide. Their stories deserve a dedicated place in the book.
The historical overview of international competitive bodybuilding will cover the following periods:
• The beginning of officially recognized competitive bodybuilding (FIHC, 1947–1969);
• The continuation of officially recognized competitive bodybuilding under IFBB (1971–1998);
• The emergence of bodybuilding in the socialist world (FIHC, 1959);
• The emergence of bodybuilding in the USSR (FIHC, 1963);
• The emergence of bodybuilding in Lithuania (1965);
• The emergence of bodybuilding in Klaipėda (1967).
Until now, these historical developments have never been presented as one continuous history of officially recognized competitive bodybuilding. For this reason, the forthcoming “Amber Prix” book aims to become the first publication of its kind.
We believe the book will serve not only as a valuable historical source for the international sports community, but also as an important introduction to the remarkable sixty-year history of the legendary “Amber Prix” International Tournament.
The preparation of the two additional chapters will require approximately two to three weeks and will not affect the planned publication schedule.
More detailed information is on international site www.wff.lt