Dear colleagues.We are delighted to announce that the International World Games Association (IWGA) has published the nominations for IWGA Athlete of the Year 2025, recognising outstanding athletes across all sports at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu.Among the 30 shortlisted candidates are two of our exceptional representatives, Marius-Andrei Balan and Khrystyna Moshenska. Fresh from winning gold at The World Games 2025, they have consistently demonstrated excellence, resilience, and leadership in the Latin discipline over more than a decade. Their record includes multiple World and European Championship titles, as well as victories in GrandSlam, Super Grand Prix, and World Open competitions.This nomination is a unique opportunity to showcase the talent, dedication, and artistry of DanceSport on one of the largest international stages. Recognition as IWGA Athlete of the Year would not only celebrate Marius-Andrei Balan and Khrystyna Moshenska’s extraordinary achievements, but also highlight the global reach and growing prominence of DanceSport. Supporting them in this vote is a way for our community to demonstrate unity, pride, and the high standards we uphold in our sport.Public voting is now open and will continue until the final round begins on 26 January 2026, with winners announced on 2 February 2026. We encourage you to share this information widely with your athletes and members so they can support Marius-Andrei Balan and Khrystyna Moshenska in this prestigious recognition.You can vote using the following link: https://www.theworldgames.org/awards/Athlete-of-the-Year-2025-168Best regards, Fátima MoraWDSF Office