Thomas Bach Congratulates World Sailing on Quadrennial Success and Olympic Contributions

11th December 2024

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International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach (right) met with World Sailing President Quanhai Li in Lausanne

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach met with World Sailing President Quanhai Li and World Sailing CEO David Graham at Olympic House in Lausanne to congratulate the federation on a "very successful quadrennial" and its "excellent contribution" to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

President Bach presented President Li with a Presidential Award to mark these successes as well as his election to serve a second term in office. Also present were IOC First Vice President Ser Miang NG and IOC Sport Director Kit McConnell.

President Li paid tribute to his Vice Presidents: “Since my election as World Sailing President in 2020, my Vice Presidents have worked extremely hard and we have achieved many successes, particularly in greater stability, increased unity, unanimous approval for our new strategy, our new Olympic Vision, an unprecedented 94% support from our members for our governance reform project, and a successful Olympic Games.

“As we transition to a new board, we recognise the excellent contribution of the World Sailing staff, volunteers and departing board, resulting in these successes. Sailing is in great shape, and I look forward to working with my new Board and all stakeholders who want to contribute in the best interests of sailing.”

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World Sailing is the world governing body for the sport of sailing, officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Founded in 1907, World Sailing's vision is for a world in which millions more people fall in love with sailing; inspired by the unique relationship between sport, technology and the forces of nature; we all work to protect the waters of the world.

World Sailing is made up of 144 Member National Authorities, the national governing bodies for sailing around the world and 117 World Sailing Class Associations.