Wolfgang Baumann passes the baton to Janez Sodržnik
The General Assembly, held today, 15 May 2026, in connection with the 29th TAFISA World Congress, officially elected a new President and Board of Directors to guide the TAFISA movement for the upcoming term 2026 - 2029. For the first time in history, the TAFISA Board counts more women than men, with 7 elected women and 6 men.
Bringing together TAFISA members from across the world, the General Assembly serves as an important opportunity to reflect on recent achievements, strengthen international cooperation, and shape the future direction of Sport for All worldwide.
The newly elected Board of Directors brings together experienced leaders committed to Sport for All and representatives from diverse regions and backgrounds, reinforcing TAFISA's commitment to global collaboration, inclusion, and active wellbeing for all.
Newly Elected TAFISA Board of Directors:
President
- Janez Sodržnik, Sports Union of Slovenia, Slovenia
TAFISA Board Members
- Richard Way, Sport for Life, Canada (Vice President - Americas)
- Po Kee Wong, Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
(Vice President - Asia)
- Jacqueline Kronenburg Edelaar, Knowledge Centre for Sport & Physical Activity, Netherlands (Vice President - Europe)
- Boineelo Hardy, Botswana National Sport Commission, Botswana (Vice President - Africa)
- Moira-Meree Rodan, Fiji National Sports Commission, Fiji Islands
(Vice President - Oceania)
- Keith George, Liverpool John Moores University, England (Treasurer)
- Mei-Yen Chen, Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee, Chinese Taipei
- Karin Fehres, German Olympic Sport Confederation (DOSB), Germany
- Filippo Maria Capatti, Italian Federation of Traditional Sports and Games (FIGeST), Italy
- Wanshik Hong, TAFISA Korea, Republic of Korea
- Natalia Iavin, Romanian Sport for All Federation (FRSPT), Romania
- Fiona Johnson, International Dance Organization, Slovenia
Appreciation to the Outgoing Board
TAFISA would also like to express its sincere gratitude to the outgoing Board of Directors for their dedication, leadership, and contribution to the development and promotion of Sport for All globally. Their commitment and service have played an important role in advancing the mission and impact of TAFISA worldwide.
As the organisation looks ahead to a new term (2026 - 2029), TAFISA remains committed to fostering international cooperation and empowering communities through Sport for All initiatives around the globe.
