Morinari Watanabe

Morinari Watanabe (渡邊守成, Watanabe Morinari, born 21 February 1959) is a Japanese businessman who has served as president of the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique since January 2017.[1] Prior to his election in October 2016, he served as General-Secretary of the Japan Gymnastics Association (2009–16) and was on multiple committees with the Japanese Olympic Committee.[2]

Watanabe is the ninth president of the FIG and its first Asian president.[3] In July 2018, the International Olympic Committee proposed him as a new member, with a vote to take place in October during the 2018 Youth Olympic Games.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Watanabe elected as president of International Gymnastics Federation". The Japan Times Online. 19 October 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "WATANABE Morinari, Japan (JPN)" (PDF). FIG. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  3. ↑ Turner, Amanda (19 October 2016). "Morinari Watanabe Elected President of FIG". International Gymnast Magazine Online. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  4. ↑ "Olympics: World gymnastics chief Watanabe proposed as new IOC member". Kyodo News. 20 July 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Bruno Grandi		 President of the International Gymnastics Federation
2017–present		 Incumbent
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