WORLD STRONGMAN
International Union

GOVERNANCE

World Strongman Leadership: Our Commitment

The World Strongman Leadership team is dedicated to promoting integrity and excellence in strength sports globally. We believe that professional governance is the backbone of athletic success. By uniting international experts and regional coordinators, we ensure that every decision reflects our core values of transparency, fair play, and the continuous development of the Strongman movement on all continents.

Executive COMMITEE (EXCO)

Vladislavs Redjkins - WSM Acting President

VLADISLAVS REDJKINS

GENERAL SECRETARY

World Strongman Leadership - ROMAN MOLIBOGA

ROMAN MOLIBOGA

VICE PRESIDENT

KARTIK YADAV

VICE PRESIDENT

World Strongman Leadership - Dmitry menshov

Dmitry menshov

VICE PRESIDENT

World Strongman Leadership - LUCIANO AFONSO SARTI

LUCIANO AFONSO SARTI

VICE PRESIDENT

ELMAMOUN MOHAMED

VICE PRESIDENT

Bakhtiyar Guliyev

VICE PRESIDENT

Dr. Mohammad Ghasem Manouchehri

VICE PRESIDENT

DR. ALEXEY KYLASOV

VICE PRESIDENT

VADIMS PUNEGOVS

Member of ExCo

MARIS ŠVEIDUKS

Member of ExCo

MARK SOO

Member of ExCo

Cesar Omar Carrizo

Member of ExCo

Junda Morris

Member of ExCo

MAHDI AL- ZOBAIDI

Member of ExCo

VLADIMIR ANTONENKO

VICE PRESIDENT

Continental Departments

Kartik Yadav

Kartik Yadav

ASIA
RAUF KAZIMOV

RAUF KAZIMOV

ASIA COORDINATOR
HAITHAM MAHGOUB

HAITHAM MAHGOUB

SECRETARY
BOGDAN DUNDA

BOGDAN DUNDA

REPRESENTATIVE
LUCIANO AFONSO SARTI

LUCIANO AFONSO SARTI

AMERICA
Bakhtiyar Guliyev

Bakhtiyar Guliyev

EUROPA
Kartik Yadav

MAHDI AL- ZOBAIDI

EUROPA COORDINATOR
Juan José Villajos Luque

Juan José Villajos Luque

SECRETARY
BRUNO LEAL

BRUNO LEAL

REPRESENTATIVE
ELMAMOUN MOHAMED

ELMAMOUN MOHAMED

AFRICA
Junda Morris

Junda Morris

COORDINATOR AFRICA

DIGITAL & IT DEPARTMENT

Anrijs Brencans

Anrijs Brencans

HEAD

MARKETING & PR DEPARTMENT

Junda Morris

Junda Morris

PR HEAD
RAUF KAZIMOV

RAUF KAZIMOV

SMM HEAD

COMMITTEES

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

VLADIMIR ANTONENKO

MEMBER

Andreas Kolettis

MEMBER

Mothilal Javathilake

MEMBER

MARIS ŠVEIDUKS

MEMBER

Technical & Coaching Committee

HAITHAM MAHGOUB

MEMBER

Andreas Kolettis

MEMBER

Mothilal Javathilake

MEMBER

Juan José Villajos Luque

MEMBER

MARK SOO

MEMBER

ROMAN GAVRUSIK

MEMBER

Cesar Omar Carrizo

MEMBER

MAKSIM DVORECKII

MEMBER

PARA STRONGMAN Committee

DEVELOPMENT Committee

YERKIN ALIMZHANOV

MEMBER

Vladimir Mikelsons

GR MANAGER

ETHNOSPORT Committee

Students Sports Committee

Gender Equality Committee

Our Mission and Principles

The governance of the World Strongman International Union is built upon the core values of the Olympic Movement: excellence, respect, and friendship. Our leadership team is dedicated to ensuring transparency in every decision, strictly adhering to the WADA Anti-Doping Code and promoting equal opportunities for athletes worldwide. Through our strategic committees, we oversee the global development of both Strongman and Para-Strongman sports (in cooperation with Asian Paralympic Committee), ensuring that every competition under our sanctioning meets the highest international standards of safety, integrity, and fair play.

Core Governance Values

The World Strongman Leadership operates under a strict code of transparency and ethical conduct. Our governance model ensures that every regional coordinator is empowered to develop the sport locally while adhering to international standards. We prioritize athlete safety, anti-doping compliance in line with WADA, and the fair representation of all member nations. This collaborative approach allows the World Strongman Leadership to maintain the sport’s rich heritage while innovating for a modern, inclusive future.

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