"Madrid, June 19, 2005 - Dr Ugur Erdener of Turkey has been elected the new president of the
International Archery Federation (FITA).
Dr Erdener defeated Ms Lynne Evans of Great Britain 80-16 in a two-person election at the
biannual FITA International Congress in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday.
He succeeds International Olympic Committee vice-president Jim Easton (USA), who retired
from the FITA presidency after 16 years.
Dr Erdener is the first person from Turkey to be appointed as president of a Summer Olympic
sport federation. His appointment is effective immediately.
“It’s a very happy moment for me and a very proud moment for my country,” said Dr Erdener."
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