Russian Candidate Victorious in International Fencing Federation Presidential Elections
Alisher Usmanov was re-elected president of the International Fencing Federation fourth time. He beat the Swedish candidate Otto Drakenberg with a majority of 120-26. Mr. Usmanov represents Russia and is subject to sanctions from 38 countries. – This result was expected, says his opponent Otto Drakenberg. I was a candidate because I love my sport and care about its future.