IESF Announces 10th Presidential and Board Elections

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The International Esports Federation (IESF) has officially announced that its 2025 Presidential and Board Elections will take place on December 6, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during the 17th IESF General Assembly.

Marking the 10th Presidential Election in IESF’s history, this milestone represents a defining moment in the federation’s mission to unite and elevate the global esports community under one inclusive and transparent framework.

As the only International Federation recognized for upholding the governance principles and regulatory standards of the international sports system, IESF continues to lead efforts to strengthen integrity, accountability, and sustainable development within esports.

The election will determine the next IESF President and Board, who will guide the federation through a new era focused on unity, transparency, and sustainable development.

“IESF sets the standard of world esports governance — one built on trust, collaboration, and accountability,” said Boban Totovski, IESF General Secretary. “With the upcoming elections, the Secretariat and the Board will once again ensure a fair and democratic process that reflects the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Our mission is to safeguard the credibility of esports governance and to guarantee that every member federation has an equal and respected voice in shaping the federation’s future.”

The Candidates

The official candidates for the IESF Presidential and Board Elections 2025 are as follows:

For IESF President:

Vlad Marinescu, who guided IESF through a period of transformation from 2020 to 2023, stands as a candidate for the 2025 Presidential Election, reaffirming his vision for a united and recognized world of esports.

Samart Benjamin Assarasakorn, current board member of IESF since 2023, will also stand for the role of President, committed to transforming IESF into a world-class federation that empowers every member nation.

For IESF Board:

• Duane Mutu – New Zeland
• Hayder Alkaales – Iraq
• Clint Kennedy – United States
• Flip De Bruyn – Namibia
• Constantine Surkont – Argentina
• Lokesh Suji – India
• Afiq Fadhli Bin Narawi – Malaysia
• Filip Soc – Montenegro
• Kaung Myat San – Myanmar
• Daniel Paulus – Germany
• HRH Prince Omar Bin Faisal – Jordan
• Yoav Sochen – Israel
• Elin Yoojung Moen – Norway
• Doniyor Djuraev – Uzbekistan

IESF continues to unite national federations and empower the next generation of esports leaders. The 2025 elections reaffirm the federation’s commitment to building a recognized and inclusive future for esports, one that transcends borders, connects cultures, and inspires unity through competition.

The results will be announced during the IESF 2025 General Assembly, where member federations will cast their votes to shape the next era of global esports leadership.

This 10th Presidential Election marks not only a milestone in IESF’s history but the beginning of a new era of governance, unity, and excellence in esports.

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