VivaTech takes the stage as the world's leading event for tech and startups
19 Jun 2023 18:33
Credit: AFC
On 8th May, 2017, Zhang Jian (China PR), Mahfuza Kiron (Bangladesh), Chung Mong Gyu (Korea Republic) and Mariano V. Araneta Jr. (Philippines) were elected to be the FIFA Council members at the The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) AFC Congress 2017 in Manama, Bahrain. The term of office for all these FIFA Council Members is from 2017 to 2019.
In this election, there were 3 male positions available. With Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah of Kuwait withdrawing from the election, Zhang Jian, Mahfuza Kiron and Chung Mong Gyu secured their position by acclamation. Mariano V. Araneta Jr. secured the single female position by obtaining more votes than another candidate, Moya Dodd (Australia).
Zhang Jian is the Vice-Chairman and General Secretary of the Chinese Football Association (CFA). As reported by People.cn, a news website based on the People’s Daily, Zhang Jian is the second officer from the CFA to get into a senior management position. The first one was Zhang Jilong, former Vice-Chairman of the CFA and Vice President of the AFC. By supporting Zhang Jian in this election, the CFA hopes that Zhang Jian can assist China in bidding for the FIFA World Cup.
Proofread by Sean O Diobhilin
Related coverage
Wanda Group to organize flag bearers for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019
27 Mar 2019
Yutang Weekly (2016.3.14-2016.3.19)
20 Mar 2016
13 Dec 2015
Alibaba Cloud to be Presenting Partner of FIFA Club World Cup
23 Nov 2017
Wang Jianlin: More Chinese sponsors for FIFA
22 Mar 2016
More from Yutang Sports
Birmingham is embracing a bright future supported by extraordinary sporting legacy
17 Apr 2024
Squash will be significantly boosted by LA28 inclusion
17 Apr 2024
Meet the world-class speakers on SportAccord’s Plenary sessions
23 Feb 2024
Leading sports charity, Podium Analytics, announces Trusted Research Environment for Global Sport
11 Apr 2024
IWGA to confirm the World Games host
11 Apr 2024
Yutang Sports
loading...