Daniel Stehlin, SUI
Rinaldo Orlandi, ITA (JJIF)
Low Beng Choo, MAS (WBSC)
Simon Paul Smith, GBR (WCBS)
Astrid Waaler Kaas, NOR (IOF)
Mr. John Liljelund, FIN (IFF)
Mr. Joachim Gossow, GER (IWGA)
Mr. Chris Wells, GBR (WA)
Dr. Leslie Yen, USA
Dr. Brian Nook, USA
Josephine W.Y. Ip, HKG
Dr. Sivakumar Gulasingam, CAN
Dr. Giana Hexsel, BRA
Rafael Arriaza, ESP
Dominique Fontenette, USA
Carlo Tranquilli, ITA
Dr. Orlando Reyes, COL
Hong Zhang, CHN
Pete Dyer, GBR
Herman Ram, NED
Dr. Jamie Nuwer, USA
Dr. Anne Smith, CAN
Nobuyuki Iizuka, JPA
Mr. Jörn Verleger, GER (IFA)
Dominique Fontenette, USA
Hon. Stephen Lieberman, USA
Ms. Ana Paula Provenza, BRA
The Interim IWGA Athletes’ Committee has been operational since the end of 2022. The committee is currently composed of 7 athletes, including the Chair of the Committee Sandra Sanchez (Karate, ESP). The interim committee holds regular online meeting. Sandra Sanchez has attended all IWGA Executive Committee (ExCo) Meetings since her appointment as Chair of the IWGA Athletes’ Committee, providing valuable input and giving a true voice to the athletes of The World Games at decision-making level.
Modifications to the IWGA Constitution and By-Laws have been ratified at the 2024 AGM regarding the new provisions to officially accommodate the IWGA Athletes’ Committee within its structure. Upon approval, the elected Chair of the IWGA Athletes’ Committee will become a voting member of the IWGA ExCo.
The current IWGA Interim Athletes’ Committee, together with ExCo Member Jan Fransoo, are currently preparing the election process that will take place during TWG 2025. It will elect the IWGA Athletes’ Committee for the period 2025-2029.
Elections to be held online in August 2025 during The World Games 2025 Chengdu. The IWGA Member Federations will be invited to submit candidates by the first quarter of 2025.
The World Games participating athletes will elect the Athletes Committee Members at each edition of The World Games for a four-year term.
Should you have any questions or suggestions, please contact the Committee ([email protected]).
Sandra Sanchez
ESP
Karate
The World Games editions: 2017, 2022
Abhishek Verma
IND
Archery
The World Games editions: 2017, 2022
Andrés Acuña
CRC
Racquetball
The World Games editions: 2022
Cat Phillips
AUS
Flying Disc
The World Games editions: 2013, 2017
Justyna Mozdzonek
POL
DanceSport
The World Games editions: 2017, 2022
Matthias Hofbauer
SUI
Floorball
The World Games editions: 2017
Rhaea Stinn
CAN
Powerlifting
The World Games editions: 2009, 2013, 2017, 2022
