18/06/2026
Press Release
IFBB President Rafael Santonja and Professor Gabriel Toncean Received by Romanian Olympic Committee President Mihai Covaliu.
Following an intensive and highly productive day of institutional meetings in Bucharest, IFBB President Dr. Rafael Santonja and Professor Gabriel Toncean, President of the Romanian Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation and IFBB Executive Council Director, concluded their agenda with a visit to the Romanian Olympic Committee, where they met with President Mihai Covaliu.
The discussion focused on the future development of Romanian sport and the important role that education, prevention, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles must play in society. The participants shared the view that sport is a powerful tool for health, personal development, and the formation of future generations.
Professor Toncean also presented Generația Fit, a national platform for sport, health, and education that seeks to unite institutions, specialists, sports federations, the educational sector, and civil society around a common goal: building a healthier and more active Romania.
The Romanian Olympic Committee is an important partner in this process, and the shared commitment to these values reinforces the belief that through cooperation, projects with a real and lasting impact for future generations can be achieved.
