ASSOCIATION OF BODYBUILDING AND PHYSIQUE SPORTS SINGAPORE

Registry of Societies Singapore
(UEN) : T20550007H

Our Background

A new chapter in bodybuilding and physique sports is unfolding in Singapore

ABPS may be a new kid on the block as our application was approved for registration by the Registry of Societies (ROS) only recently, to be precise on 7 January 2020.

However, our roots can be traced as far back as 1962 when the Singapore Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (SBBF) was formed. SBBF was helmed by Datuk Paul Chua from 1978 to 2005. He was its Secretary from 1973 to 1978. Young we may be but we have roots that latched us firmly and strongly to the long and rich history of the sports of bodybuilding in Singapore, the region and the world over.

ABPS is built around a group of committed, dedicated and passionate members. Our executive committee members come from diverse racial and professional backgrounds; offering a slew of experiences, strengths and knowledge.

ABPS is helmed and advised by some of the biggest names in bodybuilding. Our Advisor is none other than the President of the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation (WBPF) and Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation (ABBF), Datuk Paul Chua. And our President, Mr Letchmenon s/o Mariappan, is no stranger to the local, regional and international sports scenes.

This combination makes ABPS a formidable team to bring back the glory days of bodybuilding to Singapore and even bring our beloved sports to a new height. Our affiliation with regional and international federations will open the paths for our members and athletes to compete at international levels.

The sports of bodybuilding in Singapore grew at a phenomenal rate for several decades under the able leadership of Datuk Chua. During its heyday in the 80s, bodybuilding produced champions after champions at regional and world stages.

Champions like Rohmat Juraimi, Fatholomein Ali, Azman Abdullah, Abdul Halim Haron, Ibrahim Sihat, Simon Chua, Vincent Ng, Augustine Lee, Agnes Lee and many more painted the town red. They put the name of our tiny island nation on the map, ruled the sports for decades and most importantly, flew the red and white Singapore flag with pride.

Rohmat's success story was legendary. His accomplishments include the 1973 Overall Champion Mr Asia and a 6th position for the World Championships.

Fatholomein or Fathol is best remembered as one of the best posers of our bodybuilding. His posing flawless and put many of us in awe. Fathol brought pride to the nation by winning several regional championships.

Perhaps the best bodybuilder ever produced by Singapore was Azman. He was the only Singaporean to have won the title of Mr Universe. He had four other prestigious gold medals under his belt in 1993. Azman's strengths in terms of the size and thickness of his muscles are best remembered until today by his fellow bodybuilders and fans.

Can we recreate history? ABPS is confident we could. We were elated when we received the approval from ROS. We kept telling ourselves that we could now move as a legitimate organisation to promote the sports and develop as well as nurture budding athletes to become champions.

But ABPS is under no illusion that this can be easily achieved. It will take hard work, team work, proper planning, and of course sweat and blood to revive and bring the glory days of bodybuilding and physique sports.

We cannot do this all by ourselves. We need you, all of you, our members, affiliates, sponsors, well-wishers to walk with us to unfold a new chapter in the sports.

ABPS firmly believes that an affiliation with the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) could help us achieve our mission to develop the sports of bodybuilding and physique sports among Singaporeans of all races, age groups and gender. In fact, this is an integral part of our mission to provide various platforms for our athletes and members to compete at various national and international levels.

In recent years, we have been sending athletes to compete in various Southeast Asian, Asian and World Championships in the past few years and are pleased to share with you that they have brought honours to our beloved Singapore. Our next target is to work with SNOC to send our athletes to the next SEA Games in Vietnam in 2021.

ABPS cannot possibly chart a future or achieve our plans without any form of support or affiliation from SNOC. We are confident that an affiliation with SNOC would not only strengthen our resolve to rebuild the sports of bodybuilding in Singapore but also bring it to greater heights and fly the Singapore flag high.

We will take a leap of faith and try to emulate our past achievements. It will not be easy and take lots of sweat, blood and sacrifice but we can achieve it. Jiayo, Majulah Singapura.

Our Goals

To promote healthy lifestyle and fitness through bodybuilding and fitness programmes

Our Values

Fearless

We are results-driven and are not averse to challenges to achieve our targets

Integrity

We strive to maintain transparency in our relationships with all our stakeholders

Excellence

We shall innovate, be creative, harness technology and increase knowledge to achieve success

Diversity

We shall reach out and welcome all stakeholders

Accountability

We strive to honour our commitments as per our key performance indicators

Inclusiveness

We provide opportunities for all stakeholders to be heard throughout the Association

Our Mission

To unleash our athletes true potential so that they can bring honour to themselves and our nation

Our Vision

To develop the best fitness team in Singapore; and nurture healthier, responsible athletes, parents and members of our society.