Russian - Uzbek billionaire Usmanov was elected president of the International Fencing Federation
A 71-year-old man received 120 votes in the elections in Tashkent (Uzbekistan).
Передаю повідомлення з повідомлень на Spiegel.
Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov was elected president of the International Fencing Federation at the organization's Congress in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, on Saturday, November 30.
a 71-year-old man received 120 votes.
Usmanov's fortune, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, is 1 14.4 billion.he earned his fortune in mining, industry, Telecommunications and the media. Through his charitable foundation, he is a significant donor to international fencing.
The result in favor of Usmanov was predictable, writes Spiegel.
He had already spoken out in advance about a clear majority in his favor. After the election, he himself responded with a "thank you for the FIE's trust", saying in a press release that he "cannot ignore" "the opinions of more than 100 associations that supported my nomination.