The International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president was the only candidate after being nominated by Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, President of both the OCA and ANOC.

Yu's appointment will be confirmed at the ANOC General Assembly in Bangkok, Thailand, in November and he will serve a four-year term in office.

"Thank you for nominating me for vice-president of ANOC and I am going to spend more time and energy working for the OCA and ANOC," he said.

"I will try my best to satisfy the needs and expectations of the NOCs and I will do my best for the athletes without political, commercial or religious influence.

"I will never let you down."

Yu Zaiqing (pictured with former IOC President Jacques Rogge) has held a number of key positions in the Olympic Movement, including as vice-president of the IOC and Beijing 2008, as well as being a vice-president of the Chinese Olympic Committee ©AFP/Getty Images


Yu was an executive vice-president of Beijing 2008 and has been an IOC member since 2000.

He also holds several posts in China, including President of the Chinese Basketball Association, as well as being the head of the International Wushu Federation.

Sheikh Ahmad said Yu had been a "great ambassador" for Chinese sport in his work with the OCA and IOC and said his appointment would "add value" to the ANOC Executive Council.

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