Newsletter 3/2011 Mr. Tikhonov Vice President of ITF Russia
On 2nd June 2011 the Board of Directors of All Russia Taekwon-Do had the great honour to propose Mr. Alexander Tikhonov to become its Vice President. We are very happy that Mr. Alexander Tikhonov accepted this proposal. We strongly believe that ITF in Russia with the contribution and help of Mr. Alexander Tikhonov will develop to higher level. Below a few information about Mr. Tikhonov.
Mr. Alexander Ivanovich Tikhonov (Russian: Алекса́ндр Ива́нович Ти́хонов):
Born January 2, 1947 in the village of Uyskoye, Kolkhozny District, Chelyabinsk Oblast. Is a retired Russian biathlete who represented the USSR. Mr. Tikhonov trained at Dynamo in Novosibirsk. He is one of the most successful biathletes of all time, with nine World Champion titles and four Olympic gold medals. He lacks an individual Olympic gold medal in his cupboard, but took part in the gold medal relay winning teams in 1968, 1972, 1976, and 1980.
Just imagine this 16 years olympic champion!
He was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour (1976) and the Order of the Red Star (1969). In May 2002, he was elected the Vice President of the International Biathlon Union (IBU). He lived in Austria for several years in the early 2000s.
Mr. Alexander Tikhonov was an honourable guest in all latest tournaments conducted by ITF Russia. He is an honourable 4th degree in ITF. And he has big influence in sport all over the world. He is also a member of board of Russia Ministry of Sport.
