Franz Reindl Elected IIHF President in Close Vote on Tenerife

Terre Haute, IN, October 2, 2026 — The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has a new president, following an election held on the Spanish island of Tenerife. Franz Reindl, an official from Germany, secured the leadership position.

The election results were described as close, indicating a competitive race for the presidency of the global governing body for ice hockey. Details regarding the specific vote count or the number of candidates involved were not provided.

Reindl’s election took place on Tenerife, a Spanish island located off the coast of Northwestern Africa. The location of the election itself was specific, but further information on why Tenerife was chosen as the venue was not immediately available.

As president, Reindl will now lead the IIHF, an organization responsible for the sport of ice hockey and inline hockey worldwide. The federation oversees international competitions, sets rules, and promotes the development of the sport.

Further details regarding the election process, the duration of Reindl’s term, or any immediate priorities or statements from the newly elected president were not disclosed in the available information. The contractor’s name or specific election committee details were not provided.

The outcome signifies a change in leadership for the IIHF. The nature of the close vote suggests a potentially divided consensus among the voters or a tightly contested race among the candidates.

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