Russian oligarch will head International Fencing Federation

The International Fencing Federation may be headed by its former president. Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov plans to return to international sport.

The intentions of the famous businessman were confirmed by the former head of the Russian Ministry of Sport Pavel Kolobkov, as local media reported.

Alisher Usmanov headed the International Fencing Federation from 2008 to 2022. He left this position under pressure from the international community shortly after the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine.

Comeback of Usmanov

The former head of the International Fencing Federation is called one of the richest oligarchs in Russia. It is known that he is close to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Usmanov not only headed the International Fencing Federation, but also financed it. Accordingly, he actually dictated the conditions in this sport.

Russia has repeatedly announced plans for Usmanov to return to the International Fencing Federation, although he has not publicly confirmed this information. The oligarch's fortune is estimated at $14.1 billion. Sanctions were imposed on the Russian, some of which are still in force.

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