The International Sports Medicine Federation has elected Tunisia to its executive office for the 2026-2030 term. Dr. Maher الزهار, representing Tunisia, was elected as the third deputy to the president of the federation. The elections took place during the general assembly in Santiago, Chile. This development marks a significant milestone for Tunisia's involvement in international sports medicine.
The general assembly saw the re-election of Fabio بيغوزي, an Italian professor of internal medicine at the University of Rome "Foro Italico", as president of the federation by consensus. Additionally, José Kawazu لازولي from Brazil was re-elected as secretary general, also by consensus. These appointments reflect the continuity of leadership within the federation.
The new executive office comprises several members elected to key positions. Sandra روزينستوك from Latvia was elected as the first deputy to the president. Ana Virginia سينترون رودريغيز from Puerto Rico took the role of second deputy. Patrick يونغ شو هانج from Hong Kong, China, was elected as the fourth deputy. Rafael أوغوستو روبليس كابريرا from Guatemala assumed the role of treasurer.
In addition to Dr. Maher الزهار's election as third deputy to the president, other members of the executive office include Bolent أولكار from Turkey, Mark هاتشينسون from the United States, Pedro مانونيلس ماركيتا from Spain, Günter نوماير from Austria, Xia تشانغ from China, Andrea ماتيوزي from Uruguay, Andrew جويت from Australia, and Khaled مسعود حسن حسين from Egypt.
The International Sports Medicine Federation's executive office election results were announced following the general assembly in Chile. The federation's activities focus on promoting sports medicine globally, enhancing the health and well-being of athletes, and advancing medical practices in sports.
Dr. Maher الزهار's election to the executive office is seen as a recognition of Tunisia's contributions to sports medicine. His role as third deputy to the president comes with responsibilities that include supporting the president and contributing to the federation's strategic decisions.
The newly elected executive office of the International Sports Medicine Federation will serve a four-year term from 2026 to 2030. During this period, they will work on implementing policies and programs aimed at improving sports medicine practices worldwide.
Key points
- Dr. Maher الزهار, representing Tunisia, was elected as the third deputy to the president of the International Sports Medicine Federation.
- Fabio بيغوزي was re-elected as president and José Kawazu لازولي as secretary general by consensus.
- The executive office comprises representatives from various countries, including Latvia, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Turkey, the United States, Spain, Austria, China, Uruguay, Australia, and Egypt.
