UAE's Hammadi elected president of Airsports Federation of Asia
The general assembly of the Airsports Federation of Asia unanimously elected the UAE's, Yousef Hassan Al Hammadi, as the new president of the federation for the upcoming four-year term.
This unanimous decision marks an unprecedented milestone in the history of air sports and reflects the immense trust and confidence that regional and international federations place in Emiratis.
It is a clear confirmation of the UAE's pioneering role in air sports both regionally and globally.
Members of the general assembly expressed their delight over Hammadi's election, reaffirming their full confidence in his ability to lead the federation with competence and dedication in the coming period.
For his part, Hammadi dedicated this achievement to the wise leadership of the UAE, the UAE National Olympic Committee, and the Ministry of Sports. He expressed his ambition to live up to expectations and his commitment to being a strong ambassador for UAE sports across Asia. He also extended his deep thanks to the general assembly members for their trust, promising to work hard to activate the federation's activities and expand its reach across the continent.
He emphasised that this trust would be a powerful motivator in realising the aspirations of the national member federations.
The general assembly meeting was held at the Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai, with the participation of presidents and representatives from various national federations, including the UAE (represented by Mohamed Youssef Abdulrahman, Secretary-General of the Emirates Aerosports Federation), Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, Libya, Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Laos.
The meeting also witnessed the election of the new Executive Committee members of the Airsports Federation of Asia, who are: Andy Joe (Hong Kong and Vietnam), Joe Rao (Philippines), Arsy Nazo (Indonesia), Graham Hill (Australia), Noureddine Hakimi (Malaysia), Ahmed Al-Shallahi (Kuwait), Salem Said Al Jamoudi (Oman) and Hareth Tahseen (Iraq)
Rao, the president of the Philippine Federation and the most senior delegate present, praised Hammadi's election, affirming that he fully deserves the role due to his outstanding leadership in organizing world-class championships hosted by the UAE in recent years.
Shallahi also Hammadi, noting that his victory is a win for Kuwait and for air sports both continentally and internationally.
Nazo stated that Al Hammadi combines experience, wisdom, and effective leadership skills—qualities that will strengthen the federation's position in the coming years.
Said added: 'We congratulate the Emirates Aerosports Federation and congratulate ourselves on this unanimous decision, which reflects the UAE's leading status in this sport that is loved by youth around the world.'
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