Rafael Santonja, left, met with Gabriel Toncean ©IFBB

International Federation of Fitness and Bodybuilding (IFBB) President Rafael Santonja welcomed a Romanian delegation to the organisation's headquarters in Madrid.

Gabriel Toncean, the President of the Romanian Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation, led the trip to the Spanish capital. 

The discussions were held with Romania due to host key international events this year.

This includes the 2018 IFBB World Cup, a world ranking and elite pro qualifying event which will take place between November 23 and 25 in Cluj-Napoca.

Rafael Santonja hosted the meeting at IFBB headquarters in Madrid ©IFBB
Rafael Santonja hosted the meeting at IFBB headquarters in Madrid ©IFBB

Toncean was joined by other Romanian officials at the meeting.

He also serves as President of the Balkan Bodybuilding Federation and is a key IFBB official leader.

This sees him work in close relation with Santonja and the IFBB.

Last year, he received the IFBB Distinguished Services Award during the World Junior and Masters Championships which Romania hosted.