As IFSA/AFSA went their separate directions, both organizations were claiming to have Finnish star Riku Kiru as a member.

Speaking today from Dubai (United Arab Emirates), AFSA president Manfred Hoeberl said that, in fact, not only has Kiri signed with AFSA, but also that he had already arrived in Dubai and was preparing to compete in AFSA's "World Full Strength Challenge." With the contest just days away, Hoeberl said, "We have a fantastic crew here and we've got unique things-everything is working out. This is going to be the best contest the world has ever seen."