Hakan Cakiroglu elected World Archery Europe President

Hakan Cakiroglu (Türkiye) was elected President of World Archery Europe at the continental association’s 20th Congress on 20 May 2026 in Antalya (Türkiye).

Outgoing president Mario Scarzella was named Honorary President after two decades of service in the role. First elected in 2006, he served five mandates in total and was presented with a golden arrow in recognition of his long-standing contribution to archery in Europe.

“Congratulations to Hakan Cakiroglu on his election as President of World Archery Europe. Europe continues to play an important role in the growth and development of our sport, and I look forward to working closely with him and the member associations across the continent in the years ahead,” said World Archery President Greg Easton.

“I would also like to sincerely thank Mario Scarzella for his many years of dedicated service and leadership. The recognition of his contribution to archery over the last 20 years is richly deserved.”

Outgoing secretary general Alessandra Colasante was also recognised for her long years of service.

Congress delegates elected Jörg Brokamp (Germany) and Julien Megret (France) as vice presidents.

Arnoud Strijbis (Netherlands), Rifaat Chabouk (Spain), and Maya Shalaby (Slovenia) were voted in as members of the World Archery Europe Executive Board. Shalaby will serve a shortened two-year term.

Elections were also held for several of the organisation’s committees.

Retiring executive board members Jean-Michel Cleroy (France) and Sabrina Steffens (Germany) were thanked for their years of service, while Klaus Lykkebaek (Denmark) was recognised for his work on the judge committee.

Prof Dr Ugur Erdener, Honorary President of World Archery and World Archery Europe, was recognised for his lifetime commitment to the sport of archery.

The congress was attended by World Archery secretary general Raul Calin and executive director Juan Carlos Holgado.

Founded in 1988, World Archery Europe currently represents 48 of World Archery’s active member associations across the continent.

World Archery Europe executive board (2026-2030)

• Hakan Cakiroglu, Türkiye (president, 2030)
• Jörg Brokamp, Germany (vice president, 2030)
• Julien Megret, France (vice president, 2030)
• Arnoud Strijbis, Netherlands (2030)
• Rifaat Chabouk, Spain (2030)
• Hilda Gibson, Great Britain (2028)
• Darko Uidl, Croatia (2028)
• Viktoriya Koval, Ukraine (2028)
• Maya Shalaby, Slovenia (2028)