Asia Rugby Announces Candidates for 2024-2028 Executive Committee Elections

Asia Rugby is pleased to announce the list of candidates for the upcoming elections to the Asia Rugby Executive Committee, set to take place on November 8 during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bangkok, Thailand. The elections will determine key leadership roles within Asia Rugby, with the selected members poised to lead the organisation and shape the future of rugby across Asia over the next four years.

Positions Open for Election:

The following positions will be contested at the AGM:
Asia Rugby President & World Rugby Council Member (1 position)
Asia Rugby Deputy President (1 position)
Asia Rugby Vice Presidents (3 positions)
World Rugby Council Member (1 position)
Asia Rugby Executive Committee Members (7 positions)

The elected Executive Committee (EXCO) members will assume office immediately following the 2024 AGM and will serve a four-year term, concluding at the AGM in 2028. This election represents a significant milestone for Asia Rugby, as the newly elected leadership will seek to drive continued growth, inclusivity, and development of the sport throughout the region.

Formation of the Electoral Committee

Asia Rugby has appointed an Electoral Committee to oversee and ensure a fair and transparent electoral process. The committee members bring a wealth of experience in governance and regulatory processes.

The Electoral Committee includes:

Mr. Ramesh Lachmanan – Chair of the Judicial Committee, appointed as Chair of the Electoral Committee.
Ms Patricia Leahy – Deputy Chair of the Asia Rugby Advisory Board
Mr. Raja Lal – Retired Partner at Ernst & Young,

Appointment of Scrutineers

In accordance with Asia Rugby’s governance protocols, the Electoral Committee has the authority to appoint two Scrutineers from non-voting members of the Council. The Electoral Committee will appoint Scrutineers. Scrutineers will be responsible for tallying votes and presenting the results to the Chairman of the AGM, ensuring a rigorous and transparent voting process.

List of nominated candidates for the 2024-2028 term.

President & World Rugby Council Representative – 1 Position

Qais Al Dhalai (United Arab Emirates) (Incumbent ) **
Ada Milby (Philippines) **

Deputy President – 1 Position
Terence Khoo (Singapore) (Incumbent ) **
Fawzi Khawaja (Pakistan) **
Yoon Choi (Korea)

Vice President – 3 Positions
Kakhramon Djalilov (Uzbekistan) **
Kensuke Iwabuchi (Japan)
Manat Chavanaprayoon (Thailand)
Rizwan Ur Rab Malik (Pakistan)
Tanka Lal Ghising (Nepal) **
Yoon Choi (Korea)

World Rugby Council Representative – 1 Position
Ada Milby (Philippines) (Incumbent ) **
Fawzi Khawaja (Pakistan) **
Nahid Biyarjomandi (Iran) **
Yoon Choi (Korea)

Asia Rugby Executive Committee – 7 Positions
Abdallah Jammal (Lebanon)
Aigul Jartybayeva (Kazakhstan)
Angelina Liu (Singapore)
Anita Wang, Shiang Fen (Chinese Taipei)
Batbayar Pureviargal (Mongolia)
Christopher Brooke (Hong Kong China)
Gerald Prabhu (India)
Kensuke Iwabuchi (Japan)
Jaesub Choi (Korea) (Incumbent ) **
Mohamad Fahmy Bin Abd Jalil (Malaysia)
Yu Han (China)
Yudha Ramon, SH., MH (Indonesia)

** was a member of the previous Executive Committee

The Electoral Committee will continue to review and verify candidate eligibility until the election date. Some requested information from certain candidates’ unions is still pending.

The upcoming election marks a pivotal moment for Asia Rugby, providing a platform for leaders dedicated to advancing the sport across the continent. Asia Rugby is committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent election process, to select leaders who will champion the growth and success of rugby in Asia.