— Published February 10, 2026

A duel between Anna Arzhanova and Lukas Hinder for the presidency of the IWGA

World Games

The International World Games Association (IWGA) General Assembly is approaching, and so are the elections. April 25, in LausanneSeveral strategic positions will be up for grabs for the 2026-2030 period. After three terms, José Perurena will leave his post as presidentTwo candidates are applying to succeed him: Anna Arzhanova, president of the World Underwater Sports Federation, and Lukas Hinder, honorary president of the World Federation of Dance Sport.

The vice-presidential position will be contested between Jan Fransoo (honorary president of the FI Korfball Federation) and Thomas Konietzko, president of the IFA canoeHowever, there was no suspense for the treasurer position: John Liljelund was the only candidate.