Sanctioned Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov re-elected president of International Fencing Federation.

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, sanctioned by over 40 countries for his ties to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has been re-elected president of the International Fencing Federation (FIE). Usmanov, who previously led the organization from 2008, won 120 votes against 26 for his Swedish challenger, Otto Drakenberg. Despite facing asset freezes and warnings from Switzerland, Usmanov's financial support for the sport secured his fifth term.

November 30, 2024
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