The General Assembly of International Golf Federation (IGF) was held online by the presence of national members.
Iran NOC; Tehran: Islamic Rep. of Iran Golf Federation
President, Dr. Hamid Azizi took part in the General Assembly which was hosted
by the online IGF platform. Nazanin Shahraki, Female National Captain, was the
second Iranian representative in the session. Bidding for the host of next
World Amateur Team Championship (WATC) was won by UAE in competition with
Singapore.
The financial reports and reports of the executive directors
of the IGF and updating golf’s status in Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the
Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024 and LA 2028 were other topics which were covered by the
members.
It is highlighted that in line with the GA’s agenda, Dr.
Azizi proposed for an international golf tournament for NFs’ presidents with a
possible hosting in Tehran in close future which was warmly welcomed by the
Assembly. The text of the proposal was read by Antony Scanlon, IGF Executive
Director of and was scheduled to be on the agenda at a forthcoming meeting of
the governing body’s key topics.