Bodybuilding Federation to pick national champions

The Syrian Bodybuilding Federation will hold on October 8 the republic's championship at the hall of the police sporting club of Aleppo.

The federation will select the outstanding bodybuilders to represent Syria in the Arab and international arenas. The national bodybuilding team is due to participate in the Arab championship in Egypt in mid-December.

Meanwhile, the federation has received an invitation to take part in the world championships in the Czech Republic in November.

The federation also received an invitation from its Indian counterpart to participate in the 8th Asian championship for amateurs and professionals due to start on December 27.