Franz Reindl Elected IIHF President in Tenerife Vote
German official Franz Reindl has been elected president of the International Ice Hockey Federation on the Spanish island of Tenerife, winning by a narrow margin of three votes in a runoff.
Topeka, KS, October 2, 2026 — Franz Reindl, an official from Germany, has been elected as the new president of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). The election took place on the Spanish island of Tenerife.
Reindl secured the presidency after a close contest, winning by a narrow margin of just three votes in a runoff election. The specific details regarding the other candidate in the runoff, the total number of votes cast, or the exact breakdown of the voting results were not provided in the available summary.
The location of the election, the Spanish island of Tenerife, marks a specific setting for this significant international sporting body’s leadership change. Further information regarding the date of the election, Reindl’s previous roles within the IIHF or other ice hockey organizations, and the specific agenda he intends to pursue as president was not detailed in the provided information.
The International Ice Hockey Federation oversees ice hockey globally. Elections for its top leadership positions are typically attended by representatives from member nations. The outcome of this election signifies a new chapter for the organization under Reindl’s leadership. The runoff aspect of the election suggests that no candidate secured a sufficient majority in the initial vote, leading to a second round of voting between the top contenders. The tight margin of victory highlights a potentially divided electorate within the IIHF. No further details were available concerning the implications of this election or any immediate plans announced by the newly elected president.
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