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IBTA Executive Committee Members Elected for 2025-26

    Media Release

    The International Blind Tennis Association (IBTA) announced its new leadership team for the 2025-26 term. The following members were elected to serve on the IBTA Executive Committee.

    President: Samir Mahir (USA)

    Vice President: Anthony Martins Misse (France)

    Secretary: Jagwe Muzafaru (Uganda)

    Head of Technical: Simon McFarland (Ireland)

    Head of Medical: Fanny van den Heuvel (Netherlands)

    Head of PR and Marketing: Nathalia Benavides (Colombia)

    Head of Finance: Karolis Verbliugevičius (Lithuania)

    According to Mahir, “IBTA is going through a transition phase and an important period of growth. I look forward to working closely with our new Executive Committee members to continue building key partnerships, supporting our athletes, and developing our adaptive sport globally.”