Chiulli Of Powerboating Assumes Presidency Of International Sports Federations Association

The Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) General Assembly today unanimously elected Raffaele Chiulli as President of the organisation.

Chiulli has served as GAISF Vice-President since 2015 and Senior Vice-President since 2016. His term as president begins immediately and he will serve a two-year mandate, as outlined in the GAISF statutes.

Ahead of the election, Chiulli laid out his work programme for the future of GAISF. His plans include supporting International Federations in their promotion of youth development programmes and social responsibility initiatives, as well as strengthening the role of GAISF as a services-based organisation.

In his programme, which was sent to all GAISF Members ahead of the General Assembly, Dr Chiulli said that he wanted to ensure GAISF was a forward-thinking organisation with a focus on good governance.

“Whilst I am loyal to the traditions, values and principles of GAISF, I also believe that we must be a modern and forward-thinking organisation,” Chiulli said. “I believe GAISF can and should be a driving force in supporting International Federations to achieve their goals.”

Chiulli was due to stand for election at the 2020 General Assembly. However, following the death of Patrick Baumann in 2018, GAISF Members accepted the Council’s proposal to bring forward the presidential rotation by a year. President Chiulli’s term is therefore due to end at the General Assembly in 2021.

The new GAISF President was elected President of the SportAccord convention organisation yesterday. He has served as the Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF) President since 2013, and of the International Powerboating Federation (UIM) President since 2007.