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“Sport is suffering, but it will prevail” – IFBB President Rafael Santonja

Sport suffering prevail Santonja
IFBB President Rafael Santonja during the 83rd AIPS Congress Budapest 2020 (Photo - AIPS)


“Sport is suffering, but it will prevail” – IFBB President Rafael Santonja.

IFBB President Dr. Rafael Santonja has recently been interviewed by the prestigious AIPS (Association Internationale de la Presse Sportive / International Sports Press Association).

The AIPS was founded in 1924 and has been supporting various federations from its beginnings.

IFBB President Rafael Santonja was featured in their latest publication on June 5, 2020.

The focus on the interview was how sport in general will get back on its feet after the coronavirus threat that put a halt to everything.


The subject obviously turned to bodybuilding and how the IFBB handled the situation through these difficult times.

Dr. Santonja mentioned how the IFBB organized numerous E-Contests so that the athlete can compete from the comfort from their home.

The E-Contest project was a great initiative that many athletes took advantage of.

Another important fact that Dr. Santonja explained in the interview was that thanks to the solid structure of the IFBB, they had no difficulties handling this negative episode brought on to the world because of the coronavirus.

Dr. Santonja was nterviewed by AIPS EC Member Ernesto Ortiz via video call.

Read the full interview” Click HERE




Sport suffering prevail Santonja



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