Ali Al-Hitmi re-elected as First Vice President of the International Gymnastics Federation at its 85th Congress in Doha

Doha, Qatar: Mr. Ali Al Hitmi has been re elected as First Vice President of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) during the 85th FIG Congres...

Doha, Qatar: Mr. Ali Al-Hitmi has been re-elected as First Vice President of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) during the 85th FIG Congress, which concluded today in Doha. Representatives from 157 member federations attended the event, which also saw the re-election of Mr. Morinari Watanabe of Japan as FIG President.

In a statement, Mr. Al-Hitmi expressed pride in the successful organization of the Congress, crediting its success to the support of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) under the leadership of QOC President, His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, and QOC Secretary General, His Excellency Mr. Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain. He noted, “This achievement is thanks to Qatar’s commitment to supporting gymnastics at the highest levels and ensuring that international events held in Doha meet and exceed global standards.”

Mr. Al-Hitmi emphasized the significance of his re-election, stating, "This Congress reflects the international gymnastics community's commitment to progress, and I am honored to continue serving as First Vice President. The collaborative efforts here will shape the future of our sport globally."

With a record-breaking turnout, this Congress marked the highest participation level in FIG’s history. 

Al-Hitmi commented on the importance of this milestone, saying, "Such an exceptional level of engagement from FIG members demonstrates our unity and shared vision for the sport's development. I look forward to continuing our work together to advance gymnastics across all disciplines."