The Men’s Wellness division at the Roraima Classic brought many opinions from the bodybuilding world.
A regional bodybuilding show called the Roraima Classic spurred plenty of conversation when it introduced a Men’s Wellness division. After the event was complete, many around the bodybuilding and fitness world shared their opinions on the division.
The Roraima Classic, a bodybuilding show that takes place in Brazil, is not associated with the IFBB or NPC. The IFBB Wellness division has continued to grow over the last few years and only features women during competition.
The Wellness category is for female athletes with more muscle mass in their lower body–hips, glutes, and thighs. Wellness athletes will still have a developed upper body, but not near as to the extent of their lower body, the lower body is almost supposed to be disproportionate. The Wellness division joined the Olympia in 2021. There have now been three Wellness Olympia competitions and Francielle Mattos has dominated, winning all three championships.
The division has also gained the attention of IFBB Vice President Tyler Manion. On Tuesday morning, Manion explained on his Instagram story that there would not be any additions to the NPC or IFBB.
“If you don’t see an official announcement from one of our official pages then it isn’t official news regarding the organizations. The NPC, NPC WW, and IFBB Pro League are not adding any divisions and are very pleased with the divisions we currently offer.”
Reactions To Men’s Wellness Division
Brasil Bodybuilding News shared a post on Instagram showing off the new division at the regional event and it caused plenty of controversy from the comments section.
“🚨What do you think? Mens Wellness category was created by @roraimaclassic and had a championship this past weekend where @ssan_moraes was featured at this regional show”
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San Moraes, who was crowned champion in the Men’s Wellness division, shared a post following his victory:
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Many around the bodybuilding community shared their thoughts on social media after the clips went viral. Mike Sommerfeld shared a post on his personal Instagram page asking for thoughts on the new division. Many chimed in, including a user who called for a “boycott.”
“Absolutely f*cking not. Boycott this if it ever happened especially since they took out women’s bodybuilding for almost 10 yrs before adding it back in. It would be a slap in the face to women’s competitors.”
“I’m not allowed to write my thoughts on here,” One commenter said.
“totally fits this broken world.”
The Men’s Wellness division during a regional show in Brazil has gained plenty of attention after its debut. It is unknown at this time what the future holds for the division but it will not be added to the IFBB or NPC moving forward.
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