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| Sport | Amateur bodybuilding |
|---|---|
| Category | Sports governing body |
| Jurisdiction | International |
| Abbreviation | NPC |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Affiliation | IFBB Professional League
IFBB Amateur International / International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness (formerly) |
| Affiliation date | Since 2005 (IFBB Professional League)
Until September 18, 2017 (IFBB Amateur International / International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness) |
| Headquarters | PO Box 789, Carnegie 15106, United States of America |
| President | Jim Manion |
| Official website | |
| npcnewsonline | |
The National Physique Committee (NPC) is the largest amateur bodybuilding organization in the United States.[1] Amateur bodybuilders compete in competitions from local to national competitions sanctioned by the NPC. While the term "bodybuilding" is commonly used to refer to athletes participating in contests sanctioned by the NPC and IFBB Pro League, nine divisions are represented including men's bodybuilding, women's bodybuilding, bikini, men's physique, classic physique, women's physique, figure, fitness, and wellness.
- ^ Melfa, Frank A. (1998). Bodybuilding, a realistic approach : how you can have a great body! (2nd ed.). New Brunswick, N.J.: Power Writings. p. 296. ISBN 0-9641640-7-8. OCLC 40734691.