November 10, 2024
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World Sailing President Quanhai Li at the World Sailing Awards 2023, Malaga, Spain on 14th November 2023.
World Sailing President Quanhai Li looks ahead to four more years of growth for the sport
Incumbent World Sailing President Quanhai Li was re-elected for a further four year term at the World Sailing General Assembly in Singapore.
Quanhai Li received 55 votes, Rodion Luka (UKR) received two votes and Philippe Rogge (BEL) received 29 votes in the first and only round of voting.
President Li thanked the delegates and committed to working for the good of the sport in the next four years with a new Board while paying tribute to those leaving the Board following the World Sailing Elections.
World Sailing President Quanhai Li, said, “I thank the delegates for their continued support. I commit to working with the new World Sailing Board to continue to build on the stability and culture of collaboration we have worked so hard to foster over the last four years.
“Our sport, and our federation, has a bright future with new opportunities ahead of us.
“I also want to thank departing Board members Philip Baum, Sarah Kenny, Yann Rocherieux and Marcus Spillane for their immense contribution over the last quad. Each of them leaves with sailing in a better place.”
His re-election was well-received by outgoing President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach.
He commented, “This re-election is a confirmation of the contribution you have made to the world of sailing, and your leadership.
“The IOC greatly appreciates the relationship with World Sailing and your continuous support, which contributed to the success of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. We trust that we will continue this excellent partnership towards the upcoming Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 and Olympic Games LA 2028.”