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MEET & GREET

IFBB PRESIDENT SANTONJA VISITS BARBADOS FOR
THE 2025 ROGER BOYCE CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIPS

pPresident Santonja with the H.E Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados.
l On the occasion of the and proudly advances its identity Barbados and supporting the
prestigious IFBB Roger Boyce as “The Fitness Capital of the country’s leadership in the
Classic Championships 2025, one English-speaking Caribbean.” promotion of wellness, sport, and
of the most established events The IFBB looks forward to international engagement.
on the IFBB international continuing its partnership with
calendar, IFBB President Dr.
Rafael Santonja traveled to BARBADOS: THE SPORT
Barbados to support and enjoy a
top-level competition that TOURISM PARADISE
brought together outstanding
athletes from across the
Caribbean and beyond.
During his visit, President
Santonja was warmly received at
the headquarters of the
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.
(BTMI), where he met with CEO
Andrea Franklin, COO Cheryl
Carter, and Manager of Sports
Kamal Springer. The meeting
highlighted the strong
collaboration between the IFBB
and Barbados, with a shared
commitment to further develop
sports and fitness initiatives
across the region.
Barbados and the IFBB
maintain a strong alliance,
working together to promote
healthy lifestyle values and the
development of sport in the
region. This collaboration not only
supports the IFBB’s mission
globally, but also strengthens pPresident Santonja, together with Ms. Andrea Franklin, CEO of Tourism
Barbados’s position as a top Marketing Inc.; Ms. Cheryl Carter, COO of Tourism Marketing Inc.; and Mr.
destination for sports tourism Kamal Springer, Sports Manager of Tourism Marketing Inc.

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