Olympic Games gold medallist and two-time World Champion Sandra Sanchez of Spain has been appointed the chairperson of the newly created Athlete’s Committee of the International World Games Association.

Sanchez who is also the current champion of The World Games was confirmed as the head of the athlete's representative body of the organisation at the last IWGA Executive Committee meeting.

The Spaniard is one of the most decorated Karate athletes in the world, with two World crowns, seven continental titles, 19 gold medals in Karate 1-Premier League and the gold medal at the Olympic Games under her belt.

Karate is one of the founding sports of The World Games and has been part of the programme of the multi-sport event since its onset in 1981.

WKF President Antonio Espinós said:

“With Sandra Sanchez’s appointment as the chairperson of the IWGA Athlete’s Committee, Karate showcases its strength in one of the most prestigious sports organisations in the world. Sandra is not only a phenomenal Karate athlete; she is one of the best Kata karatekas in the history of our sport and an outstanding representative of the values of Karate. Her charisma, her experience, and her affability make her perfect for the position and we are absolutely convinced that she will do a tremendous job at the helm of the IWGA’s Athlete’s Committee. We are proud to have her as our representative. On behalf of the Karate family, I would like to thank Sandra for her appointment. “