World Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, has announced the names of the Race Officials who have been appointed for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Competition.

The 60 International Race Officials from 31 nations are spread across the Technical Delegates, Race Management Team, International Jury, Technical Committee with an additional Event Disciplinary Investigating Officer.

The appointments included the following Australians:

• Hugh Leicester – WS Course Representative (NSW)
• David Brookes – Race Management Team (QLD)
• Rosemary Collins – Int Jury (QLD)
• Andre Blasse – Technical Committee (Measurement) (VIC)
• Barry Johnson – Technical Committee (Measurement) (WA)
• David Tillett - Event Disciplinary Investigating Officer (EDIO) (SA)

Click here to read the full World Sailing Announcement and to access the full list of Tokyo 2020 Race Official Appointments and the selection procedure.

The Olympic Sailing Competition commences on 26 July and runs through to 5 August 2020. Officials will arrive from 14 July with Equipment Inspection commencing on 22 July 2020.