HRH Prince Imran, the son of the King of Malaysia, served as President of the WSF from 1989 to 1996 and, after completion of this maximum term, was unanimously elected to the newly-created position of Emeritus President in recognition of the great leadership he had provided for the sport.
He played a leading role in establishing squash's presence in the Commonwealth Games in Malaysia this year, thereafter significantly contributing to the undoubted worldwide success the sport achieved as a result of this important breakthrough.
In addition to this new Olympic Council role, Prince Imran is also a Board Member of the National Sports Council of Malaysia, President of the Malaysian Cricket Association, and Chairman of the Foundation for Malaysian Sporting Excellence. He was the country's first national squash champion in 1973.
Alex Lee, the President of the Squash Rackets Association of Malaysia (SRAM), was also voted in as one of the four Vice-Presidents of the Olympic Council of Malaysia, polling the highest number of votes.
