Former NOC president Urmas Sõõrumaa and newly elected president Kersti Kaljulaid. Karli Saul/EOK.
The vote took place at the 50th plenary session at Tallinn Hilton Park Hotel on 11th of October.
Kaljulaid, who served as the fifth president of Estonia between 2016 and 2021, got 62 votes in Friday's second-round run-off against former NOC president Urmas Sõõrumaa. Kaljulaid polled 62 votes to Sõõrumaa's 57.
Kaljulaid named 2008 Olympic Champion Gerd Kanter and sports development chief Tiit Pekk as vice presidents.
The new executive board also includes: Mihkel Mardna, Tõnu Tõniste, Marti Hääl, Erki Nool, Raivo Rand, Assar Jõepera, Kristjan Koll, Natalja Inno, Anne Rei, Mart Tarmak, Kristjan Port, Martin Thomson, Leho Haldna, Mihhail Kõlvart, and ex officio chair of the NOC athletes commission, rowing Olympic bronze Allar Raja.
During the EOK General Assembly, six outstanding sports personalities were also awarded the Medal of Merit, which has been presented to the most influential figures in Estonian sports history since 2006.
This year's recipients include Olympic athletes, organisational leaders and sports promoters, all united by their commitment to promoting Olympic values and developing sport in Estonia.
Among the recipients is Tõnu Endrekson, a name synonymous with rowing success. He has represented Estonia at six Olympic Games, winning two silver medals at Beijing 2008 and a bronze medal at Rio 2016. His perseverance and achievements on the water have made him a role model for future generations of Estonian rowers.
Leho Haldna, who has served as President of the International Orienteering Federation (IOF) for over a decade, was also honored. His leadership has been key to the growth of the sport, not only in Estonia but worldwide.
The field of sports history and analysis was recognized with the award of the Medal of Merit to Enn Mainla, a sports historian whose work has documented and preserved Estonia's sporting heritage, ensuring that future generations can appreciate the achievements of the past.
Helen Nelis-Naukas, a tireless fencing promoter and coach, has been instrumental in developing young talent in the sport, while Jüri Pihel, as president of Duo Media, was honoured for ensuring that the Olympic Games reached Estonian homes, making sport an accessible and engaging spectacle.
Finally, Neinar Sel, Honorary President of the EOK and current President of the Estonian Olympic Academy, was honoured for his consistent support and promotion of Olympic sport in the country, highlighting the importance of leadership in building a strong and cohesive sports movement.
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