Chris Jenkins elected Commonwealth Games Federation president
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Chris Jenkins (L) hands over the baton ahead of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
Chris Jenkins has been elected president of the Commonwealth Games Federation.
He represented Wales as a cox in rowing at the 1986 Commonwealth Games before serving as the chief executive of Commonwealth Games Wales for 16 years.
Jenkins, from Llangynidr, secured 64 votes from the 74 member nations and territories and becomes the first person from Wales to hold the post.
"I am deeply honoured and humbled to be elected president," Jenkins said.
"As a movement we will evolve and innovate to encourage more cities to host these wonderful Games. I am committed to managing change, delivering on promises, and making things happen.
"Working together, we will ensure a sustainable and inspiring future for our Commonwealth Games family."
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