Li Xin

Li Xin

About

Li Xin was elected as the treasurer of the International Canoe Federation at its Congress in Antalya in November 2024.  

He beat competition from Hungary’s Peter Karai and Turkey’s Alper Cavit Kabakci in the election. 

Xin has trained athletes, coaches and technical officials in China and has played a crucial role in hosting international events in the country, including the 2024 ICF Hangzhou Super Cup.  

Career in sports administration  

1996-2005 Member of Technical Committee of Chinese Canoe Association 

2001-2005 Deputy Secretary General, Chinese Motorboat Association 

2005-2017 Deputy Secretary General, Chinese Canoe Association 
 
2017-2022 Secretary General, Chinese Canoe Association 

2022-present Vice President, Chinese Canoe Association 

2022-present Team Leader, National Canoe Team of China 

2024-present – Treasurer, ICF 

Contact 

Li Xin – Treasurer, ICF 

cma.li@vip.sina.com  

* All ICF elected officials are required to sign the ICF Board of Directors Code of Conduct to ensure highest ethical principles are kept.