ICF President José Perurena Re-elected

published on 30 November, 2016

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ICF President José Perurena Re-elected 

The International World Games Association (IWGA) has learned that its President José Perurena has been re-elected as President of the International Canoe Federation (ICF). The Spaniard’s leadership of the International Canoe Federation will continue for a third term following a vote of confidence at the ICF Congress in Baku, Azerbaijan. 

IWGA Vice President Max Bishop has wished José Perurena every success in his demanding position: “I’m sure I can speak on behalf of all IWGA Executive Committee colleagues and staff as well as our Members in offering you our warmest congratulations on your re-election as ICF President. Well done!” IWGA Honorary President Ron Froehlich expressed his best wishes to his successor too: “This is good news for the IWGA and we appreciate your leadership.”  

ICF is one of 37 member federations of the IWGA. Canoe Polo will be on the program of The World Games 2017 in Wroclaw/Poland (20 -30  July).

The International World Games Association (IWGA) is a non-profit-making international sports organisation recognised and supported by the International Olympic Committee. The IWGA comprises 40 International Member Sports Federations. It administers and promotes The World Games (TWG), a multi-sport event held every four years that features around 35 sports on its programme. The next edition of TWG will be in Chengdu (CHN) from 7-17 August 2025. 5,000 participants from more than 100 countries are expected to take part in this 12th edition. The latest Games were hosted by Birmingham, Alabama (USA).

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