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					<description><![CDATA[YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Years of discipline, sacrifice, and unwavering determination have finally paid off for Cameroonian bodybuilder Desmond Chamako, who recently achieved professional status after winning the Classic Men&#8217;s Physique title at the World Fitness Federation (WFF) World Championships hosted in Cameroon.The victory crowned a decade-long journey that began in a modest gym in Bamenda...<p>Lisez plus sur <a href="https://newsafrica54.info/from-bamenda-to-the-world-stage-desmond-chamako-earns-wff-pro-status/">NewsAfrica54.info</a></p>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Years of discipline, sacrifice, and unwavering determination have finally paid off for Cameroonian bodybuilder Desmond Chamako, who recently achieved professional status after winning the Classic Men&rsquo;s Physique title at the World Fitness Federation (WFF) World Championships hosted in Cameroon.The victory crowned a decade-long journey that began in a modest gym in Bamenda and has now placed the athlete among the world&rsquo;s professional bodybuilders.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>A Decade of Discipline Pays Off</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Chamako began bodybuilding in 2016 in Mankon, Bamenda, initially to improve his health and physical fitness. </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">His coach quickly recognized his potential and encouraged him to pursue competitive bodybuilding.After years of consistent training, he entered his first competition in 2023, winning the Cameroon National Championship under the Cameroon Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (FECABOF). That success inspired him to pursue an international career.His breakthrough came at the 2026 WFF World Championships in Cameroon, where he won the gold medal in the Classic Men&rsquo;s Physique category, as well as silver medals in the Men&rsquo;s Physique and Men&rsquo;s Performance categories. The gold medal earned him a WFF Professional Card, officially making him an international professional bodybuilder.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Overcoming Conflict, Financial Challenges and Sacrifice</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Chamako&rsquo;s road to success was far from easy. The socio-political crisis in Cameroon&rsquo;s North West Region disrupted his training, forcing him to miss workouts due to security concerns.To continue pursuing his dream, he relocated to Yaoundé in 2019, where he gained access to better-equipped training facilities and a more stable environment.Bodybuilding, he says, demands complete dedication. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Beyond daily training, athletes must maintain strict nutritional plans, often eating five carefully prepared meals a day while avoiding restaurants and social outings. His preparation is supervised remotely by Moroccan coach Ayoub, who designs both his training and nutrition programmes.The financial burden is equally demanding. Chamako estimates that bodybuilding is among the most expensive sports in Cameroon, requiring substantial spending on food, supplements, and training equipment. To sustain his career, he relies on income from his business, Chimafu Lunch, which finances his sporting ambitions.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Preparing for the World Stage</strong></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Preparation for the World Championships began two months before the competition and intensified during a one-week training camp in Abuja, Nigeria, alongside other members of the FECABOF national team.Led by federation president Achille Balemagna, the athletes followed a strict routine centred entirely on training, recovery, nutrition, and rest.Unlike many sports, bodybuilding competitors do not know who they will face until registration, just days before the contest. »You prepare to become the best version of yourself, » Chamako explained. « There is no time to adjust once you discover who your opponents are. »His strategy paid off. After finishing second in the Men&rsquo;s Physique category, he used the result as motivation before returning the following day to claim gold in the Classic Men&rsquo;s Physique division and secure professional status.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">International Experience Shapes a ChampionAlthough he holds one national title, Chamako has already built considerable international experience.He competed at the Dubai Muscle Show, where he fell short of the podium, before travelling three times to Marrakech, Morocco, for professional qualifying competitions. There, he collected six silver medals, performances that strengthened both his confidence and competitive experience.According to Chamako, those setbacks and near victories prepared him for his biggest achievement yet.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>A Historic Championship for Cameroon</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For Chamako, hosting the WFF World Championships in Cameroon marked a turning point for the country&rsquo;s bodybuilding community.He believes the event provided local athletes with an unprecedented opportunity to showcase their talent on home soil while competing against international standards.He credits the success of the championship to the support of the Ministry of Sports and FECABOF President Achille Balemagna, whose efforts brought the global event to Cameroon.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Family Support Behind the Success</strong></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Chamako attributes much of his success to the unwavering support of his family, who have stood beside him throughout his journey.He expressed gratitude to his relative Desmond « Chamako Pro », Romanos, his mother, brothers, and his two children for their emotional, spiritual, and financial encouragement.He also thanked his customers at Chamako  Lunch, acknowledging that their continued support has enabled him to finance one of the most demanding sports in the world.Now a professional athlete, Desmond Chamako says his journey is only beginning, with his sights firmly set on representing Cameroon on even bigger international stages.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[À quelques heures de l’ouverture des Championnats du monde 2026 de Bodybuilding &#38; Fitness, prévus du 24 au 28 juillet à l’hôtel Hilton de Yaoundé, la capitale camerounaise est déjà au cœur de l’actualité sportive internationale. Les délégations affluent progressivement, tandis que l’arrivée du président de la World Fitness Federation (WFF), Graeme Lancefield, marque une...<p>Lisez plus sur <a href="https://newsafrica54.info/mondiaux-2026-de-bodybuilding-and-fitness-le-president-de-wff-et-sa-delegation-en-terre-camerounaise/">NewsAfrica54.info</a></p>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">À quelques heures de l’ouverture des Championnats du monde 2026 de Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness, prévus du 24 au 28 juillet à l’hôtel Hilton de Yaoundé, la capitale camerounaise est déjà au cœur de l’actualité sportive internationale. Les délégations affluent progressivement, tandis que l’arrivée du président de la World Fitness Federation (WFF), Graeme Lancefield, marque une étape décisive dans les préparatifs de cet événement d’envergure mondiale.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Accueilli dans la nuit de jeudi à vendredi à l’aéroport international de Yaoundé-Nsimalen par Achille Balemagna, président de la Fédération camerounaise de Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness, le patron de la WFF a salué le choix du Cameroun pour accueillir cette compétition. Face à la presse, il a souligné l’importance de ce rendez-vous pour le développement de la discipline sur le continent africain.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Une édition historique pour le Cameroun et l’Afrique</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pour Graeme Lancefield, l’organisation de ces Championnats du monde à Yaoundé constitue une nouvelle étape dans la stratégie de développement de la WFF en Afrique. Après Pretoria en 2016, le Cameroun devient le deuxième pays africain à accueillir cette compétition planétaire.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Le dirigeant mondial a rappelé que plusieurs grandes nations du bodybuilding et du fitness, parmi lesquelles l’Allemagne, l’Afrique du Sud, l’Angleterre, la France et la Chine, prendront part à cette édition. Il a également annoncé la volonté de la fédération d’intensifier sa présence sur le continent avec davantage de compétitions internationales, notamment les prochains Championnats d’Afrique prévus au Ghana le 3 octobre.Selon lui, ces rendez-vous offrent une plateforme essentielle pour mettre en valeur les performances des athlètes africains et renforcer le rayonnement de la discipline à l’échelle mondiale.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>La WFF salue le travail de la fédération camerounaise</strong></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La présidente africaine de la WFF, Hende-Marie Strydom, a également exprimé sa satisfaction quant à l’organisation mise en place au Cameroun. Elle a salué le dynamisme de la fédération nationale ainsi que l’engagement de son président, Achille Balemagna.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Elle a mis en avant les efforts déployés par le responsable camerounais depuis son intégration à la WFF il y a un an et demi, notamment son implication dans les activités internationales de la fédération et son accompagnement des athlètes.Pour la dirigeante africaine, le Cameroun confirme ainsi sa capacité à accueillir des compétitions de haut niveau et à contribuer au développement du bodybuilding et du fitness sur le continent.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Des préparatifs bien avancés avant le grand rendez-vous</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="770" alt="img 20260724 wa0004" class="wp-image-3452 lws-optimize-lazyload" data-src="https://newsafrica54.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260724-WA0004-1024x770.jpg" title="Mondiaux 2026 de bodybuilding and Fitness : le Président de WFF et sa délégation en terre camerounaise" srcset="https://newsafrica54.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260724-WA0004-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https://newsafrica54.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260724-WA0004-300x226.jpg 300w, https://newsafrica54.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260724-WA0004-768x578.jpg 768w, https://newsafrica54.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260724-WA0004.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong><em>Au milieu Président WFF: Lancefield Graeme ; à sa gauche présidente WFF Afrique : Hende Mari Strydom et le vice président WFF : Lyle Singh </em></strong></figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sur le plan technique, les organisateurs affichent leur confiance. Vice-président de la WFF et directeur international de la Ligue professionnelle, Lyle Singh a insisté sur le niveau particulièrement relevé de la compétition. Il promet un spectacle de très haute qualité réunissant des athlètes professionnels répondant aux standards les plus exigeants en matière de proportion, de symétrie et de condition musculaire.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="770" alt="img 20260724 wa0003" class="wp-image-3454 lws-optimize-lazyload" data-src="https://newsafrica54.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260724-WA0003-1024x770.jpg" title="Mondiaux 2026 de bodybuilding and Fitness : le Président de WFF et sa délégation en terre camerounaise" srcset="https://newsafrica54.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260724-WA0003-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https://newsafrica54.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260724-WA0003-300x226.jpg 300w, https://newsafrica54.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260724-WA0003-768x578.jpg 768w, https://newsafrica54.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260724-WA0003.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">De son côté, Achille Balemagna assure que les préparatifs sont en bonne voie. Selon lui, les travaux d’organisation sont réalisés à environ 75 %, tandis que 19 délégations ont déjà rejoint Yaoundé et que trois autres sont attendues dans les prochaines heures.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="770" alt="img 20260724 wa0000" class="wp-image-3456 lws-optimize-lazyload" data-src="https://newsafrica54.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260724-WA0000-1024x770.jpg" title="Mondiaux 2026 de bodybuilding and Fitness : le Président de WFF et sa délégation en terre camerounaise" srcset="https://newsafrica54.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260724-WA0000-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https://newsafrica54.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260724-WA0000-300x226.jpg 300w, https://newsafrica54.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260724-WA0000-768x578.jpg 768w, https://newsafrica54.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG-20260724-WA0000.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">La délégation allemande prends ses quartiers à Yaoundé</figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Le président de la Fédération camerounaise a également évoqué quelques difficultés logistiques, notamment le retard dans l’acheminement des bagages de la délégation allemande, tout en se voulant rassurant sur leur résolution rapide. Une situation très vite résolue sur place et la délégation allemande est déjà bien installée à Yaoundé.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">À l’approche de l’ouverture officielle de la compétition, tous les indicateurs semblent donc au vert pour faire de Yaoundé la capitale mondiale du bodybuilding et du fitness durant plusieurs jours. Avec la présence des meilleures nations de la discipline et des plus hauts responsables de la WFF, le Cameroun entend démontrer sa capacité à organiser un événement sportif de dimension internationale et offrir une vitrine exceptionnelle au sport africain.</p>
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