Greg Easton, President and Chairman of the Board of Jas D. Easton Inc., has been elected President of World Archery through the World Archery Congress in Gwangju, Korea. Easton acquired a landslide 208-96 votes and can succeed outgoing President Prof. Dr. Ugur Erdener, serving a four-year time period from 2025 to 2029.
Easton turns into solely the second American to guide World Archery, bringing with him many years of management in each the sports activities and enterprise arenas. He has held key roles on the World Archery Government Board, served as President of the USA Archery Basis, and served on the Board of USA Archery and the Nationwide Discipline Archery Affiliation Basis. As CEO and Chairman of Jas. D. Easton, Inc., he has continued the corporate’s legacy of innovation and excellence in sports activities tools manufacturing. Coupled along with his deep ardour for archery, his background uniquely positions him to information World Archery into a brand new period of progress and alternative.
Recognized for his lifelong dedication to the game, Easton assumes the presidency with a transparent imaginative and prescient to advance archery worldwide below his guideline “Collectively & On Level.” His priorities embrace collaboration with athletes, member associations, and companions to make sure the game thrives globally whereas maximizing the distinctive alternatives introduced by the upcoming LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Video games.
“I’m deeply honored to be entrusted with this function and grateful for the boldness of our member associations,” stated Easton. “Archery has formed my life. From competing as an athlete to watching my household’s dedication to its progress and seeing the way it evokes self-discipline, focus, and neighborhood firsthand. This ardour has stayed with me personally and professionally all through my life. As President of World Archery, I wish to make sure that the identical sense of alternative reaches athletes and spectators in every single place.
“Collectively, we are going to construct on our robust basis to develop the game, assist athletes, and make archery extra seen, extra accessible, and extra inspiring for future generations all over the world,” he added.
The World Archery Congress in Gwangju, held alongside the Hyundai World Archery Championships, introduced collectively delegates representing member federations from all over the world to resolve on key management and governance issues that can form World Archery’s subsequent 4 years. Easton will formally assume the presidency on the shut of congress, marking the start of his service to the worldwide archery neighborhood.
