Abu Dhabi (Etihad)
Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Shakhbut Al Nahyan won the presidency of the Asian Chess Federation for a fifth term, until 2026, by acclamation, after the door for candidacy was closed, without any competitor applying for the position of president.
Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Shakhbut Al Nahyan dedicated this global achievement to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him And to Their Highnesses Sheikhs, the Emirati people, and the sports movement in the country.
Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Shakhbut Al Nahyan stressed that the victory is a global recognition of the UAE’s position in the field of chess, which made it a prominent place globally, thanks to the unlimited support of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Shakhbut Al Nahyan praised the efforts of the work team, which contributed to this great achievement.
With this victory, Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Shakhbut Al Nahyan retains his position in the membership of the Presidential Council of the International Chess Federation, which is the highest administrative authority of the International Chess Federation.
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