Salim Iles elected as new president of the Algerian Swimming Federation

Former international swimming champion Salim Iles has been elected president of the Algerian Swimming Federation (FASA) during the elective General Assembly held this Saturday at the Elite Sports Preparation Center in Fouka, Tipasa. Running unopposed following the resignation of previous president Nacereddine Zahafi, the Algerian sports icon secured the position with 40 votes in favor, against 3 against and 4 spoiled ballots. Iles, who currently serves as vice-president of the Oran Aquatic Sports League, is tasked with leading the federation and modernizing its operations for the remainder of the 2025-2028 Olympic term. His strategy focuses on assisting elite athletes and developing a new generation of swimming champions.