Russian Alexander Lakernik was elected honorary vice-president of the International Skating Union (ISU) at the organization’s congress in Thailand.
Formerly 77-year-old Lakernik left post of vice president ISU due to age restrictions for officials of the organization.
Jan Dykema, who left the post of head of the ISU, became the honorary president. Dykema presented Lakernik with a medal of honor.
“The work of the congress was successful, we made a number of historic decisions. I have no doubt that the organization has a great future with the new crew, that Mr. Kim (new president – Sports.ru) will make every effort to work for the benefit of ISU, I wish him successful work.
I am finishing my term as President of ISU, of course my heart is aching, but I am grateful for the opportunity to work all these years for the good of ISU. The organization went through a difficult period, I am glad that we managed to overcome it,” said Dykema.