03.12.2014

Four ISSF Vice-Presidents elected by the General Assembly in Munich

Luciano Rossi (ITA) and Gary Anderson (USA) were re-elected as ISSF Vice-Presidents. Two-time Olympic Champion Wang Yifu (CHN) and the President of the European Shooting Confederation Vladimir Lisin (RUS) joined them.

Following the re-election of President Olegario Vazquez Raña and the election of Secretary General Franz Schreiber, the ISSF General Assembly held in Munich elected the four ISSF Vice-Presidents, this morning.

Incumbent Vice-Presidents Luciano Rossi (ITA) and Gary Anderson (USA) where re-elected with 222 and 184 votes, respectively.

The two-time Olympic Champion Wang Yifu of the People's Republic of China and the President of the European Shooting Confederation Vladimir Lisin (RUS) were elected as ISSF Vice-Presidents with 209 and 182 votes, respectively.

“I would like to express a special thank to all the delegates for their trust.” Mr. Luciano Rossi said, speaking to the Delegates. “Thanks to the ISSF family, and to our President Olegario Vazquez Raña, who started a new era for our sport and who is continuing to develop our disciplines. I will continue to serve all the athletes of the world and our shooting family, with unchanged passion.”

“Thanks for you confidence.” Said Mr. Gary Anderson after his re-election. “This is not only a special honor, is a special duty and commitment to all our athletes and national federations. I will keep on working as hard as I can to fulfill this duty. I am happy to welcome two colleagues, Mr. Vladimir Lising and Mr. Wang Yifu!”

“Dear friends, dear colleagues, today I am really happy and honored. Thank you all for your support.” replied Mr. Wang Yifu. “Under the excellent leadership of the ISSF President Olegario Vazquez Raña and of the ISSF Secretary General Franz Schreiber, and with the support of all our member federations, we will work together to realize our common goals.”

“Thank you very much for supporting me, today. I will work for the sport with passion, and you will never regret this choice.” The newly elected ISSF Vice-President Vladimir Lisin said.

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