He is taking over Mr George Pickard (USA), who the entire roller world wishes to thank for his significant role in the promotion and proliferation of Inline Hockey all over the world during the last years.

FIRS Secretary General, Mr Marotta, and FIRS President, Mr Aracu, participated at CIRILH General Elective Assembly and awarded Mr Pickard with a plaque for his merits as Sports Manager.

FIRS and Rollersports.org couch their best wishes of good job to Mr Portier.