A Deal is Brokered.
ISA President Michael Zellner pledges to recognize and support Igor Ekert as the First President of the newly formed Russian Shuffleboard Federation with his Vice President Sergei sealing the deal.
 
 
The Making of a President.

ISA President Michael Zellner presented an Eagle Statue made from from Brazilian black onyx, marble, ruby eyes and sterling silver feet to Sochi citizen Igor Ekert while announcing that the ISA formally recognizes him as the First President of the newly formed Russian Shuffleboard Federation.  President Ekert graciously accepted and announced that Sochi City will be the Capital of the Russian Shuffleboard Federation.
Looking on are from left to right:
Federal Deputy Sergei, Sochi Mayor Levchenko, ISA President Michael Zellner, RSA President Igor Ekert, Ellina of Planeta Sochi and Secretary General for the Disabled.