The Mediterranean Triathlon Federation (MTF) will establish its permanent headquarters in Corfu. The decision, adopted during the Elective General Assembly held on 17 October on the Greek island, accompanied the unanimous re-election of George A. Yerolimpos as President for the 2026–2030 term. With 76% of its member organisations participating, the Federation combined the renewal of its leadership with two agreements that will shape this next phase: a permanent institutional home and the designation of the Municipality of South Corfu as an Official Partner.
Yerolimpos will continue to lead the organisation alongside Spain’s Alicia García Pérez and Italy’s Riccardo Giubilei, elected Vice-Presidents, while Aldo Lucarini was re-elected Secretary General. The announced Executive Board comprises ten members from Cyprus, Spain, Italy, France, Türkiye, Egypt, Croatia, Serbia, Malta and Portugal. Four of its ten members are women, representing 40% of the Board.
Corfu as a meeting point
The choice of Corfu as the permanent headquarters gives the MTF a base from which to organise its activities and maintain an ongoing relationship with local institutions. For a federation connecting countries with different sporting structures and resources, having this meeting point could facilitate work between assemblies and the preparation of joint initiatives. Its value will depend on the activities developed from the island over the next four years.
The agreement with the Municipality of South Corfu adds local support to the project. The municipality, led by Mayor Ioannis Kavadias, backed the establishment of the headquarters and welcomed representatives of the member federations. Its status as an Official Partner provides a framework for exploring development programmes, international meetings and potential competitions, although the text presented does not yet specify a timetable or the resources allocated to these initiatives.
The assembly also received support from Mythos Palace, which hosted the delegates and working sessions. The involvement of the hotel and the municipality demonstrates local engagement in a project that could expand Corfu’s presence in international sport. For the destination, the opportunity lies in sustaining that relationship beyond the electoral meeting itself.
The participation of 76% of the membership gives the new leadership a broad base from which to develop its mandate. Cooperation between national federations, opportunities for athletes and development programmes are among the areas in which the MTF aims to strengthen its activities. The challenge will be to turn those objectives into proposals that address the different needs of Mediterranean triathlon and can be sustained throughout the 2026–2030 period.
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