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    • Vyacheslav Smagin is to head the Softball Federation of Russia

    4 February 2018

    Vyacheslav Smagin won a convincing victory at the election Conference of the softball Federation held at the Russian Olympic Committee. He was elected President of the FSR for 4 years.

    Vyacheslav Smagin won a convincing victory at the election Conference of the softball Federation held at the Russian Olympic Committee. He was elected President of the FSR for 4 years.

    Honored coach of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Smagin previously held the post of Director General/Vice-President of the Softball Federation of Russia, Vice-President of the European Softball Federation (ESF).  In addition, he is the founder of best Russian softball club Carousel (Ruza), multiple national champion, winner of the European Champions, multiple finalists of the Champions Cup.

    We will note also that Vyacheslav Smaginis the only Russian, member of the World Hall of Fame of Softball, USA.

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