Sports International Fulford re-elected unopposed to CONCACAF Council for third term

TCIFA’s President Sonia Fulford was re-elected unopposed to the CONCACAF Council for a third time, when the Regional football body held its 38th Ordinary Congress at the National Museum of Art in Antigua, Guatemala, with representation from 40 of its 41 member associations.

Fulford, who reigned victorious in her re-election bid to the CONCACAF Council as its Female Member with voting rights, was first appointed to the FIFA and CONCACAF Councils in a co-opted position in 2013.

Following this, at the 30th ordinary Congress in 2015, she was elected as the first female to hold an elected position on the CONCACAF Council. Since then, she has remained an active member of the council, with responsibility for developing the game in all areas, but more importantly, maintaining her platform to bring parity for women in sport, particularly football.

In an invited comment, the local FA head said that “It is always a productive experience at the CONCACAF Congress.

“We get to be reminded of the work of the Confederation, and this inclusive process allows for equal participation from each member association. Firstly, I’d like to express my profound gratitude to all the member associations’ presidents and my colleagues for their vote of confidence in me, allowing me the opportunity to serve for another term. It gives me an opportunity to continue what I feel is my progressive agenda and work with the Council to continue building on the great work of our Confederation. Many thanks to my husband, who continues to provide unconditional support to me in my extremely demanding role. I’m forever grateful for your patience, support, and understanding. I would also like to thank my TCIFA Executive Committee, stakeholders and staff for their unwavering support and encouragement.”

In addition, Victor Montagliani was re-elected to the President’s office, Nick Bontis to the VicePresident - North America, Randolph Harris to the VicePresident – Caribbean, Jorge Salomon to Vice President - Central America, and Rodolfo Villalobos to Concacaf’s FIFA Council memberCentral America. As a result of two vacant positions remaining, The Concacaf Council appointed Cindy Parlow Cone to Member –North America and Sergio Chuc –Member Central America.