Dielen recently took on the position while he is still serving in alongside his role as secretary general at World Archery.

He has served on the IWGA Executive Committee before and decided to run again with a view to the next World Games in China in two years' time.

"This is linked to the fact that the next Games are in China, and I can bring something in terms of experience to the Board," Dielen said.

"Organising three World Championships and 13 World Cup stages in this incredible country gives me some experience, and I had the pleasure to work with the current NOC President and Minister of Sports, Mr Gao Zhidan when he was a member of the World Archery Executive Board.

"I met him last week, and we of course discussed the World Games.

"The second and very important reason is that the President asked me to consider it!

"And lastly, the fact that I will step down from two other positions at the end of next year that take up a lot of my time, which will liberate enough time to give full attention to IWGA matters."

Chengdu 2025 is due to be the 12^th edition of the Games and the first to take place in China.

Dielen replaces Max Bishop as vice-president and will work with current IWGA President José Perurena in the term which ends in 2026.

"Excited, and conscious of the challenges ahead," Dielen said on his new role. 

"I am really looking forward to working with the Board and the staff to build the World Games into an even better product.

"I hope that I can bring some new ideas, as well as play a liaison role with the member federations and other organisations like the IOC, IPC and FISU.

"Max did a fantastic job over many years, so it’s not easy to follow him in this position."