Sensei Katiuska Santaella has once again been chosen by venezuela’s judo community to lead the Venezuelan Judo Federation (FVJ) for the 2025-2029 Olympic cycle. The decision was made during an Extraordinary Assembly held at the United Nations Park in Caracas, solidifying her position as a trusted leader in the sport.
With 22 associations officially recognized by the FVJ participating in the election, Santaella’s candidacy was the sole proposal presented. This unanimous support highlights the judo community’s unwavering trust in her vision and leadership capabilities.
Having first taken the helm during the Tokyo 2020 cycle and continuing through Paris 2024, Santaella is now focused on elevating Venezuelan judo to new heights. Her primary goal is to secure remarkable achievements at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics,working closely with her dedicated team to make this vision a reality.
The newly appointed FVJ Board of Directors includes the following members:
Leadership Team
- President: Katiuska Santaella
- Deputy: Yorvic Arteaga
- General Secretary: javier Cardozo
- Deputy: josé francisco González
- Vice President: Germán Contreras
- Deputy: Mérida San Juan
- Treasurer: Simón Guanipa
- Deputy: José Alfonso Mendoza
- Member: Beagni Betancourt
- Deputy: Nelson Martínez
To further enhance the federation’s governance, two additional councils were established:
Honorary Council
- Chairperson: Héctor Franceschi
- Deputy: Jean Carlos Ramírez
- Members: Ovidio Almeida, Pedro Rodríguez, Denny Blanco, anibal Sanz
- Deputies: Seidler Mujica, Fanny Díaz, Irma Sequeri, Enrique Olivo
Audit Council
- Chairperson: Omar Hill
- Deputy: Yessica Rojas
- Members: alexander cordova, Elizabeth Weffer, Ignatius Rios, Yobani Vera
- Deputies: Merle Parada, Rómulo Álvarez, Anggi Rosales, Ana Quiroz
Source: Mindeporte Press
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