Press coverage: FIE Congress 2024

5 December 2024

SVT Sport: Alisjer Usmanov stängde av sig själv som ordförande för FIE – dagen efter att han vann ordförandevalet

https://www.svt.se/sport/faktning/alisjer-usmanov-stangde-av-sig-sjalv-som-ordforande-for-fei-dagen-efter-att-han-vann-ordforandevalet

Inside the Games: Usmanov, re-elected FIE President, resigns after four days

https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1150510/usmanov-resings-elected-fie-four-days

Dagens Nyheter: Ukraina: Valet av Usmanov olagligt och omoraliskt

https://www.dn.se/sport/ukraina-valet-av-usmanov-olagligt-och-omoraliskt

err.ee: Vehklemisjuhiks valitud Usmanov taandas end kiirelt

24.kg: Alisher Usmanov resigns as FIE President a day after his election

https://24.kg/english/313180_Alisher_Usmanov_resigns_as_FIE_President_a_day_after_his_election

France 24: El oligarca ruso Usmanov renuncia a la presidencia de la Federación Internacional de Esgrima

https://www.france24.com/es/minuto-a-minuto/20241205-el-oligarca-ruso-usmanov-renuncia-a-la-presidencia-de-la-federación-internacional-de-esgrima

SportBusiness: Usmanov suspends himself days after FIE return

https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/usmanov-suspends-himself-days-after-fie-return

The Tashkent Times: Alisher Usmanov suspends powers of President of International Fencing Federation

https://tashkenttimes.uz/sports/14172-alisher-usmanov-suspends-powers-of-president-of-international-fencing-federation

The Straits Times: Fencing: Usmanov Dismisses Criticism Over Return As FIE Chief But Voluntarily Suspends Duties

https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/fencing-usmanov-dismisses-criticism-over-return-as-fie-chief-but-voluntarily-suspends-duties

News18: Alisher Usmanov Resigns As World Fencing Chief Four Days After Re-Election Amid Criticism

https://www.news18.com/sports/alisher-usmanov-resigns-as-world-fencing-chief-four-days-after-re-election-amid-criticism-9145578.html

4 December 2024

TASS: Russia’s Usmanov steps down as president of global fencing

https://tass.com/sports/1882379

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: FIE-PRÄSIDENT ALISCHER USMANOW : Gewählt – und schon wieder weg

https://www.faz.net/aktuell/sport/sportpolitik/fie-praesident-alischer-usmanow-gewaehlt-und-schon-wieder-weg-110153365.html

Radiosporten:Fäkt-jätten stänger av sig själv – igen: ”Utser marionetter”

https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/fakt-jatten-stanger-av-sig-sjalv-igen-utser-marionetter

NTV.de: Verbandsposse um Putin-Freund: Fecht-Präsident tritt vier Tage nach Wahl zurück

https://www.n-tv.de/sport/der_sport_tag/Verbandsposse-um-Putin-Freund-Fecht-Praesident-tritt-vier-Tage-nach-Wahl-zurueck-article25410636.html

StreetInsider.com: Fencing-Usmanov dismisses criticism over return as FIE chief, but voluntarily suspends duties

https://www.streetinsider.com/Reuters/Fencing-Billionaire+Usmanov+dismisses+Ukrainian+criticism+over+return+as+FIE+chief/24063766.html

L’Équipe: À peine réélu, Alicher Ousmanov renonce à la présidence de la Fédération internationale d’escrime

https://www.lequipe.fr/Escrime/Actualites/A-peine-reelu-alicher-ousmanov-renonce-a-la-presidence-de-la-federation-internationale-d-escrime/1524550

The Sports Examiner: FENCING: Re-elected FIE President Usmanov self-suspends “the exercise of his powers”; Katsiadakis back in as interim

Ouest France: Le Russe Alicher Ousmanov se retire de la présidence de la Fédération internationale d’escrime

https://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/escrime/le-russe-alicher-ousmanov-se-retire-de-la-presidence-de-la-federation-internationale-descrime-a39e3756-b27d-11ef-b82d-25c6d02b5baf

SVT Sport: Alisjer Usmanov viftar bort hårda kritiken: ”Respektlöst”

https://www.svt.se/sport/faktning/alisjer-usmanov-viftar-bort-harda-kritiken-respektlost

flashscore.fr: L’oligarque russe Ousmanov renonce à la présidence de la Fédération internationale d’escrime

https://www.flashscore.fr/actualites/l-oligarque-russe-ousmanov-renonce-a-la-presidence-de-la-federation-internationale-d-escrime/EDun1bCl

Reuters: Billionaire Usmanov dismisses Ukrainian criticism over return as FIE chief

https://www.reuters.com/sports/billionaire-usmanov-dismisses-ukrainian-criticism-over-return-fie-chief-2024-12-04

Barron’s: Russia’s Usmanov Steps Aside As World Fencing Chief After Just Four Days

https://www.barrons.com/news/russia-s-usmanov-steps-aside-as-world-fencing-chief-after-just-four-days-1b7ad4ee

US News and World Report: Fencing-Billionaire Usmanov Dismisses Ukrainian Criticism Over Return as FIE Chief

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-12-04/fencing-billionaire-usmanov-dismisses-ukrainian-criticism-over-return-as-fie-chief

3 December 2024

gazeta.uz: Alisher Usmanov re-elected as president of International Fencing Federation

https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2024/12/03/fie

TASS: Oleg Matytsin: Usmanov har tagit fäktning till en ny nivå‘

https://sweden.news-pravda.com/russia/2024/12/03/9395.html

2 December 2024

francsjeux.com: Alisher Usmanov, a comeback as a matter of course

https://www.francsjeux.com/en/2024/12/02/Alisher-Usmanov-a-return-as-evidence/104377

sportcal.com: Sanctioned Usmanov back in as president of fencing’s FIE

https://www.sportcal.com/news/sanctioned-usmanov-back-in-as-president-of-fencings-fie/

Obosrevatel: The International Federation, which arranged meanness to Ukraine, has been seized by the Russians

https://eng.obozrevatel.com/section-sport/news-the-international-federation-which-arranged-meanness-to-ukraine-has-been-seized-by-the-russians-02-12-2024.html

sport-ivoire.ci: Escrime : Alicher Ousmanov réélu à la présidence de la Fédération internationale

https://www.sport-ivoire.ci/coulisses/escrime-alicher-ousmanov-réélu-à-la-présidence-de-la-fédération-internationale

dailyasianage.com: Alisher Usmanov reelected FIE President

https://dailyasianage.com/news/330845/alisher-usmanov-reelected-fie-president

SVT Nyhetsmorgon: Han utmanar makten i fäktningsvärlden

https://www.svtplay.se/video/KZxBQR7/morgonstudion/idag-06-00?position=3117

1 December

SVT Sportspegeln: Otto Drakenberg förlorade ordförande valet

https://www.svtplay.se/video/eakBAqx/sportspegeln/malin-baryard-om-os-jobbigt-sta-vid-sidan-av?video=visa&position=464

Newsweek: Ukrainian Fencing Champion Hits Out After Russian Billionaire Takes Top Job

https://www.newsweek.com/alisher-usmanov-russian-billionaire-olha-kharlan-ukraine-russia-1993785

The Kyiv Independent: Russian oligarch Usmanov elected to head International Fencing Federation despite US, EU sanctions

https://kyivindependent.com/russian-oligarch-usmanov-heads-international-fencing-federation-despite-us-eu-sanctions

Kyiv Post: Russian Oligarch Usmanov re-Elected President of International Fencing Federation

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/43130

sportivnayarossiya.com: Alisher Usmanov aims to return as president of international fencing, receiving support from 103 federations.

https://sportivnayarossiya.com/en/sport-2/alisher-usmanov-nameren-vernutsya-v-mezh-1

uanews.net: UKRAINIAN FENCING FEDERATION REACTS TO CONGRESS’ DECISION TO ELECT RUSSIAN OLIGARCH USMANOV AS FIE PRESIDENT

https://uanews.net/en/post/65525-ukrainian-fencing-federation-reacts-to-congress-decision-to-elect-russian-oligarch-usmanov-as-fie-president

Arab News: Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov re-elected president of fencing’s governing body

https://arab.news/yka9t

Inside the Games: Alisher Usmanov re-ups as head of FIE

https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1150407/usmanov-president-fencing-federation

30 November

Le Figaro: Escrime : l’oligarque russe Ousmanov renonce à la présidence de la Fédération internationale, quatre jours après son élection

https://www.lefigaro.fr/sports/autres-sports/escrime-l-oligarque-russe-ousmanov-renonce-a-la-presidence-de-la-federation-internationale-quatre-jours-apres-son-election-20241204

Kristianstadsbladet: Svensken förlorar ordförandestrid mot oligark

https://www.kristianstadsbladet.se/2024-11-30/svensken-forlorar-ordforandestrid-mot-oligark

ANSA Latina: Usmanov reelecto como presidente de la FIE

https://ansabrasil.com.br/americalatina/noticia/deportes/2024/11/30/usmanov-reelecto-como-presidente-de-la-fie_0ae77da1-d625-4d17-a6e6-5a1e61678255.html

La Nación: Oligarca ruso Usmanov reelegido presidente de Federación Internacional de Esgrima

https://www.lanacion.com.ar/agencias/oligarca-ruso-usmanov-reelegido-presidente-de-federacion-internacional-de-esgrima-nid30112024

Deutsche Welle: Usmanov retained as world fencing boss despite sanctions

https://www.dw.com/en/usmanov-retained-as-world-fencing-boss-despite-sanctions/a-70929297

L’Équipe: Malgré les sanctions, le généreux oligarque russe Alicher Ousmanov reprend la tête de l’escrime mondiale

https://www.lequipe.fr/Escrime/Article/Malgre-les-sanctions-le-russe-alicher-ousmanov-reelu-a-la-tete-de-l-escrime-mondiale/1523758

L’Équipe: Le Russe Alicher Ousmanov retrouve la présidence de la Fédération internationale d’escrime

https://www.lequipe.fr/Escrime/Actualites/Le-russe-alicher-ousmanov-retrouve-la-presidence-de-la-federation-internationale-d-escrime/1523724

SVT Sport: Otto Drakenberg nedfäktad i ordförandevalet: ”De ställde sig upp och skällde ut mig”

https://www.svt.se/sport/faktning/otto-drakenberg-nedfaktad-i-ordforandevalet

Västerbottenskuriren: Svensken förlorar ordförandestrid mot oligark

https://www.vk.se/2024-11-30/svensken-forlorar-ordforandestrid-mot-oligark-2865f

rfi.fr: Escrime: l’oligarque russe Alicher Ousmanov réélu à la présidence de la Fédération internationale

https://www.rfi.fr/fr/sports/20241130-escrime-l-oligarque-russe-alicher-ousmanov-réélu-à-la-présidence-de-la-fédération-internationale

pravda.co.ua: Ukrainian Fencing Federation reacts to election of Russian oligarch Usmanov as FIE president

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/11/30/7487056

La Dépêche: “Liens particulièrement étroits avec Poutine”, ancien actionnaire d’Arsenal… Qui est Alicher Ousmanov, de retour à la tête de l’escrime mondiale ?

https://www.ladepeche.fr/2024/11/30/liens-particulierement-etroits-avec-poutine-ancien-actionnaire-darsenal-qui-est-alicher-ousmanov-de-retour-a-la-tete-de-lescrime-mondiale-12357621.php

Voice of Alexandria: Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov re-elected president of fencing’s governing body

https://www.voiceofalexandria.com/sports/national_sports/russian-billionaire-alisher-usmanov-re-elected-president-of-fencings-governing-body/article_b8544158-9a58-583c-944e-93012be62bc0.html

Ouest France: Escrime. L’oligarque russe Alicher Ousmanov réélu à la tête de la Fédération internationale

https://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/escrime/escrime-loligarque-russe-alicher-ousmanov-reelu-a-la-tete-de-la-federation-internationale-ca2f0704-af23-11ef-b968-56ee5c51c9ef

Nyheter24: Svensken förlorar ordförandestrid mot oligark

https://nyheter24.se/sport/1365340-svensken-forlorar-ordforandestrid-mot-oligark

radiostudio7.net: Esecutivo della Fie

https://www.radiostudio7.net/notizie-nazionali/azzi-rieletto-nel-comitato-esecutivo-della-fie

Folkbladet: Svensken förlorar ordförandestrid mot oligark

https://www.folkbladet.nu/2024-11-30/svensken-forlorar-ordforandestrid-mot-oligark-2865f

Sweden Herald: The Swede loses presidential battle against oligarch

https://swedenherald.com/article/the-swede-loses-presidential-battle-against-oligarch

Le Monde: Un milliardaire russe reprend le contrôle de la Fédération internationale d’escrime

https://www.lemonde.fr/sport/article/2024/11/30/un-milliardaire-russe-reprend-le-controle-de-la-federation-internationale-d-escrime_6422505_3242.html

Namibia Press Agency: https://www.nampa.org/text/22501735

https://www.nampa.org/text/22501735

goners Indonesia: Terpilih Jadi Presiden FEI, Usmanov Alisher Pastikan Hadiri Kejuaraan Anggar Asia 2025 Bali

https://www.gonews.co/berita/baca/2024/11/30/terpilih-jadi-presiden-fei-usmanov-alisher-pastikan-hadiri-kejuaraan-anggar-asia-2025-bali

Pravda (svenska): “Den ljusa framtiden för fäktning.” Alisher Usmanov ledde igen FIE

https://sweden.news-pravda.com/russia/2024/11/30/9290.html

Pianeta Scherma: Alisher Usmanov è stato rieletto per la quinta volta presidente della FIE

TV4: Svensken förlorar ordförandestrid mot oligark

https://www.tv4.se/artikel/tt-241130-drakenberg-451bd593/svensken-forlorar-ordforandestrid-mot-oligark

Italienska Fäktförbundet: CONGRESSO FIE A TASHKENT, PAOLO AZZI ELETTO NEL COMITATO ESECUTIVO. IL PRESIDENTE DELLA FEDERSCHERMA: “ITALIA PROTAGONISTA NEL PANORAMA INTERNAZIONALE”

Pravda (Svenska): Usmanov kommer att göra allt för att undvika förlängning av de sanktioner som ålagts honom till FIE

https://sweden.news-pravda.com/russia/2024/11/30/9285.html

SPORTface.it: Scherma, Alisher Usmanov rieletto presidente della federazione internazionale: “Andiamo verso nuova era”

https://www.sportface.it/scherma/scherma-alisher-usmanov-confermato-presidente-della-federazione-internazionale-andiamo-verso-nuova-era/2749241

Flashscore notícias: Usmanov reeleito presidente da Federação Internacional de Esgrima

https://www.flashscore.pt/noticias/usmanov-reeleito-presidente-da-federacao-internacional-de-esgrima/jX3LOGLa

24Digital: International Fencing Federation re-elects Russian billionaire oligarch Usmanov as president

https://24newshd.tv/30-Nov-2024/international-fencing-federation-re-elects-russian-billionaire-oligarch-usmanov-as-president

Qalampir.uz: Usmanov returns to his old position as FIE President

https://qalampir.uz/en/news/usmonov-eski-lavozimiga-k-aytdi-110613

The New Voice of the Ukraine: Putin ally’s Alisher Usmanov reclaims presidency of International Fencing Federation

https://english.nv.ua/nation/alisher-usmanov-becomes-president-of-the-international-fencing-federation-50470702.html

Barrons (AFP): Russian Oligarch Usmanov Re-elected President Of International Fencing Federation

https://www.barrons.com/news/russian-oligarch-usmanov-re-elected-president-of-international-fencing-federation-b5a43c3f

Kursiv Media: Touché! Usmanov Becomes President of the International Fencing Federation

https://uz.kursiv.media/en/2024-11-30/touche-usmanov-becomes-president-of-the-international-fencing-federation

Omni: Drakenberg nedfäktad av oligark i ordförandestrid

https://omni.se/drakenberg-nedfaktad-av-oligark-i-ordforandestrid/a/nyBRxm

Dagens Nyheter: Jens Littorin: Fäktningens ”Don Quijote” chanslös mot ”Trump” och de 103 ja-sägarna

https://www.dn.se/sport/jens-littorin-faktningens-don-quijote-chanslos-mot-trump-och-de-103-ja-sagarna

Göteborgs-Posten: Svensken förlorar ordförandestrid mot oligark

https://www.gp.se/sport/svensken-forlorar-ordforandestrid-mot-oligark.f417fdc1-d543-581a-9878-803bd7dc6762

Expressen: Otto Drakenberg förlorade valet mot Usmanov

https://www.expressen.se/sport/otto-drakenberg-forlorade-valet-mot-usmanov/

SID, Sport Informations Dienst: Oligarch Usmanow wird wieder Präsident des Fecht-Weltverbandes

https://de.nachrichten.yahoo.com/sport/oligarch-usmanow-präsident-fecht-weltverbandes

sport.rp.pl: Czy Aliszer Usmanow odzyska władzę? Oligarcha Władimira Putina wraca na planszę

https://sport.rp.pl/inne-sporty/art41377981-czy-aliszer-usmanow-odzyska-wladze-oligarcha-wladimira-putina-wraca-na-plansze

Sport1: OLIGARCH USMANOW WIRD WIEDER PRÄSIDENT DES FECHT-WELTVERBANDES

https://www.sport1.de/news/mehr-sport/2024/11/oligarch-usmanow-wird-wieder-prasident-des-fecht-weltverbandes

Der Spiegel: Der Spiegel: Oligarch Usmanow ist wieder Fechter-Präsident

https://www.spiegel.de/sport/fechten-weltverband-fie-waehlt-alischer-usmanow-erneut-zum-praesidenten-a-c36d58f3-4225-49f2-86d8-60e2f1c97209

Reuters: Russian-Uzbek billionaire Usmanov elected president of International Fencing Federation

https://www.reuters.com/sports/russian-uzbek-billionaire-usmanov-elected-president-international-fencing-2024-11-30

Discourse on Development: Alisher Usmanov Re-elected: A Triumph in Fencing’s Global Arena

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/3176747-alisher-usmanov-re-elected-a-triumph-in-fencings-global-arena

Swissinfo.ch (Bloombergs): Sanctioned Russian Tycoon is Back to Lead World Fencing Body

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/sanctioned-russian-tycoon-is-back-to-lead-world-fencing-body/88401625

Borås Tidning: Svensken förlorar ordförandestrid mot oligark

https://www.bt.se/2024-11-30/svensken-forlorar-ordforandestrid-mot-oligark/

TASS: Russia’s Alisher Usmanov elected president of International Fencing Federation

https://tass.com/sports/1880139

Interview in on Swedish Public Radio before the election

https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/svensk-utmanar-uzbek-i-valet-till-president-for-internationella-faktforbundet

NRK: Stiller till valg mot Putin-venn: – Jeg blir sett som en galning

https://www.nrk.no/sport/otto-drakenberg-stiller-til-valg-mot-putin-vennen-alisjer-usmanov_-_-jeg-blir-sett-pa-som-en-galning-1.17144846

29 November 2024

Var-Matin: Un “oligarque russe de la Côte d’Azur” en passe de reprendre les commandes d’une fédération sportive internationale

https://www.varmatin.com/faits-de-societe/un-oligarque-russe-de-la-cote-d-azur-en-passe-de-reprendre-les-commandes-d-une-federation-sportive-internationale-959765

Tribuna Expresso: Um oligarca pró-Putin, ex-russo e hoje uzbeque, deve voltar a liderar a Federação Internacional de Esgrima que fica onde ele não pode entrar

https://tribuna.expresso.pt/modalidades/2024-11-29-um-oligarca-pro-putin-ex-russo-e-hoje-uzbeque-deve-voltar-a-liderar-a-federacao-internacional-de-esgrima-que-fica-onde-ele-nao-pode-entrar-7f7a3233

https://www.vorreiter-zeitung.de/post/usmanows-fie-kandidatur-kontroverse-um-sanktionen-und-unterstuetzung

Der Vorreiter: Usmanows FIE-Kandidatur Kontroverse um Sanktionen und Unterstützung

DER SPIEGEL: Der Mann mit dem Säbel

https://www.spiegel.de/sport/alischer-usmanow-steht-wieder-zur-wahl-als-praesident-des-fecht-weltverbandes-a-104edad2-e815-4a5d-af13-c397818e955a

Flashscore notícias: Usmanov, oligarca russo, pode voltar a controlar a esgrima internacional

https://www.flashscore.pt/noticias/usmanov-oligarca-russo-pode-voltar-a-controlar-a-esgrima-internacional/SzEeNKFd

Expressen: Otto Drakenberg utmanar svartlistade Alisher Usmanov

https://www.expressen.se/sport/otto-drakenberg-utmanar-svartlistade-alisjer-usmanov

Sky.it: Scherma, elezioni FIE: il dibattito tra sostegno e opposizione alla candidatura di Usmanov

https://sport.sky.it/altri-sport/scherma/2024/11/29/scherma-elezioni-fie-usmanov-chi-e

TASS: Russia’s Usmanov praises global support as he aims for FIE presidency

https://tass.com/sports/1864209

Nyheter24: Drakenbergs tuffa match – utmanar oligark

https://nyheter24.se/sport/1359434-drakenbergs-tuffa-match-utmanar-oligark

Qalampir.uz: Alisher Usmanov may reclaim leadership role in international fencing

https://qalampir.uz/en/news/alisher-usmonov-sportdagi-eski-lavozimiga-k-aytishi-mumkin-109033

Sky.it: Associated Press: Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov nominated for new term as president of fencing’s governing body

https://apnews.com/article/alisher-usmanov-fie-fencing-182025abf8e8a1a2800b0ab55944fc28

Planeta Scherma: Alisher Usmanov candidato per la presidenza della FIE, il prossimo 30 novembre il congresso elettivo a Tashkent

Interview with Otto Drakenberg in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung “Du sollst nicht diskutieren und nicht Nein sagen”

https://zeitung.faz.net/faz/sport/2024-11-29/28245ea0ab82a25edfee768aa0abb63a/?GEPC=s9

The Straits Times: Fencing-Russian oligarch Usmanov nominated for return to FIE presidency

https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/fencing-russian-oligarch-usmanov-nominated-for-return-to-fie-presidency

Portrait of Alisher Usmanov in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung “Die Rückkehr des Fechters” (Fäktningens återvändare)

https://zeitung.faz.net/faz/politik/2024-11-29/b1acc2238bafa1e7f8b020ab2e2601ab?GEPC=s9

SVT: Svenska Fäktförbundets Otto Drakenberg utmanar rysk oligark: ”Jag betraktas som en galning”

https://www.svt.se/sport/faktning/svenska-faktforbundets-otto-drakenberg-utmanar-rysk-oligark-jag-betraktas-som-en-galning

28 November 2024

Otto Drakenberg interviewed on Swedish Television (SVT) Sport news

https://www.svtplay.se/video/8PB26Vd/sportnytt/igar-21-46?video=visa&position=543&highlight=faktning-543

affar1taliani: Scherma, corsa alla presidenza della federazione mondiale: Usmanov in pole position

https://www.affaritaliani.it/sport/scherma-corsa-usmanov–946760.html?refresh_ce

News about the FIE election and interview with president of Norwegian Fencing Federation on Norwegian national television (NRK)

https://www.nrk.no/video/dagsrevyen_NNFA19112824 (37 min 38 sec into the program)

22 November 2024

Deutsche Welle: Unfaires Duell im Fechtsport: Usmanow gegen Drakenberg

https://www.dw.com/de/unfaires-duell-im-fechtsport-usmanow-gegen-drakenberg/a-70843495

21 November 2024

Interview with Otto Drakenberg with Deutsche Welle

https://www.dw.com/en/swede-duels-with-putins-friend-for-world-fencing-presidency/a-70830794

UZ Daily: Alisher Usmanov again nominated for the post of FIE president

https://www.uzdaily.uz/en/alisher-usmanov-again-nominated-for-the-post-of-fie-president

19 November 2024

Dagens Nyheter: Ethic Committeee Questions the Candidature of Billionaire

https://www.dn.se/sport/etisk-kommitte-ifragasatter-miljardarens-kandidatur

14 November

13 November 2024

Dagens Nyheter: Sweden: Usmanov’s Candidature Should not be Allowed

https://www.dn.se/sport/sverige-usmanov-bor-inte-fa-kandidera

The Inquisitor: Usmanov’s important confidant in fencing, feared by many: Vitaly Logvin, a Soviet-Uzbek-Mexican string-puller

https://www.the-inquisitor-magazine.com/usmanovs-most-important-confidant-in-fencing-feared-by-many-vitaly-logvin-a-soviet-uzbek-mexican-string-puller

7 November

The Guardian: Money talks as oligarch Alisher Usmanov moves to regain control of fencing

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/nov/07/money-talks-as-oligarch-alisher-usmanov-moves-to-regain-control-of-fencing

6 November 2024

piazzadellascherma.blogspot.com: Alisher USMANOV DI NUOVO PRESIDENTE FIE? Anche no!

https://piazzadellascherma.blogspot.com/2024/11/alisher-usmanov-di-nuovo-presidente-fie.html?m=1

4 November 2024

Radiosporten: Svenske fäktbasen om IOK:s besked: ”Djupt problematiskt”

https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/svenske-faktbasen-om-ioks-besked-djupt-problematiskt

3 November 2024

Deutschlandfunk: FIE-Kandidat Drakenberg: „Zukunft bei Olympia stark gefährdet“

https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/fechten-alischer-usmanow-otto-drakenberg-praesident-wahl-100.html

1 November 2024

Inside The Games: Otto Drakenberg Setting His Sights on IFF Presidency

https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1149728/otto-drakenberg-setting-his-sights-

31 October 2024

Dagens Nyheter: Otto Drakenberg: Someone Must Take the Fight

https://www.dn.se/sport/otto-drakenberg-nagon-maste-ta-striden

30 October 2024

Idrottens Affärer: Otto vågar utmana oligarken

https://idrottensaffarer.se/namn/2024/10/otto-vagar-utmana-oligarken

Dagens Nyheter: Drakenberg challenges the Oligarch in the Presidential Race

https://www.dn.se/sport/drakenberg-utmanar-oligarken-om-ordforandeposten

Aftonbladet: The Tough Game for Drakenberg – Challenging the Oligarch

https://www.aftonbladet.se/senastenytt/ttsport/sport/a/8qO0ox/drakenbergs-tuffa-match-utmanar-oligark

29 October 2024

francjeux.com: Alisher Usmanov: The End of Purgatory

https://www.francsjeux.com/en/2024/10/29/alisher-usmanov-the-end-of-purgatory/103853

Article on website Athletes for Freedom

Inside The Games: Alisher Usmanov Expected to Reclaim FIE Presidency

https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1149672/alisher-usmanov-expected-president-fie

20 October 2024

francjeux.com: Usmanov Wants to Come Back

https://www.francsjeux.com/en/short/usmanov-wants-to-come-back