TEHRAN –Alireza Poursalman was elected unopposed as president of Iran fencing federation on Monday for a four-year term till 2027.

In the elections held at the Iran’s Academy Olympic in Tehran, Poursalman secured 50 votes out of 50 votes cast.

He replaced Fazlollah Bagherzadeh who led the federation for 12 years.

Bagherzadeh will serve as vice president in the fencing federation.