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International Golf Federation elects Annika Sorenstam president

Last updated : Dec 04, 2020 14:12
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Dec 04, 2020 13:12

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND: The International Golf Federation Board convened a virtual meeting focused on long-term strategic planning and progress toward next summer’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Originally scheduled for the Olympic House in Lausanne but moved online due to the continued impact of COVID-19, the board was addressed by International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach on the status of the Olympic movement and then followed by IOC Sports director Kit McConnell, who provided updates and answered questions regarding preparations for Tokyo.

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