Chainarong Charoenruk
About
Admiral Chainarong Charoenruk has been the President of the Asian Canoe Confederation since October 2022, when he was elected at the ACC Ordinary Congress in Pattaya, Thailand, following Mr. Shoken Narita.
Mr Chainarong has also been the President of the Rowing and Canoeing Association of Thailand, RCAT, since 2014.
His vision is to develop and improve paddle sports in all regions of Asia by organising competitions in all disciplines at least once a year to provide opportunities for athletes to participate.
Career in Sport Administration
2014-present – President of the Rowing and Canoeing Association of Thailand
2016-2019 – Board of Director of Sport Authority of Thailand since
2014-2018 – Chair of Sport Development of Asian Rowing Federation
2018-2022 – President of Asian Rowing Federation
2022-present – President of Asian Canoe Confederation
2014-present – Executive Committee of National Olympic Committee of Thailand
Honours
ARF Medal of Honour in recognition of his great contributions during his term as the President of the ARF from 2018 to 2022.
Contact
Chainarong Charoenruk – Asian Canoe Confederation President
chainarong.charoenruk@canoeicf.sport
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