Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill, President of the National Cycling Federation of Malaysia, has been elected as the new President of the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC), marking a historic moment for Malaysia and Asian cycling.
Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill made history by being elected as the new President of the Asian Cycling Confederation ( ACC ) after defeating the Indonesian candidate, Raja Sapta Oktohari , in an election held in Bangkok, Thailand, today. Amarjit, who is also the President of the National Cycling Federation of Malaysia (PKBM), secured 24 votes compared to Oktohari's 17 votes, who is the President of the Indonesian Olympic Committee (MOI).
This victory echoes the success of his father, Tan Sri Darshan Singh, who previously held the same position from 1996 to 2005. In a statement, Amarjit expressed his heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the trust placed in him by the representatives. “This is the greatest honor for me. This victory is not only for Malaysia, but also for Asia. I promise to bring about significant changes through the Agenda OneAsia,” said Amarjit in a statement today. He also announced that the ACC headquarters will return to Malaysia, further elevating the country's standing in the international cycling arena. This election was held after the incumbent president, Osama Ahmed Abdullah Al Shafar from the UAE, opted not to seek re-election after serving two terms. Previously, Amarjit and Osama had tied in the 2021 ACC election, but Osama was appointed through a coin toss. Amarjit, who is also the Secretary-General of the ASEAN Cycling Federation (ACF), has received full support from the President of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), David Lappartient, to advance cycling in Asia. “I will work hard to ensure that Asia continues to be one of the most important continents in world cycling,” he asserted.
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