📌 Organizational Structure – BRICS Sports Education Center
1. President of the BRICS Development Center & Adviser
Lisin Viktor Vladimirovich
President of the BRICS International Sports Development Center
Adviser to the President of the BRICS International Sports Association on Physical Culture and Sports
Provides strategic guidance for development and international collaboration
Oversees long-term initiatives, partnerships, and global sports programs
2. President – BRICS Sports Education Center
Dr. Emad Faraji
Overall leadership and strategic management of the Education Center
Oversight of all departments, programs, and international accreditation
Ensures alignment with BRICS University of Sports Sciences and global standards
3. Vice President – BRICS Sports Education Center
Prof. Anastasia Petrova
Operational oversight and coordination between departments
Quality assurance, standardization, and evaluation of educational programs
Supervises program implementation and staff performance
4. Departments
A. Department of University Coaching Programs
Head: Prof. Aleksandr Ivanov
Deputy Head: Ms. Sunita Kapoor
Responsibilities:
Design and implementation of coaching programs at Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral levels
Supervision of faculty and trainers in university-level programs
Certification and accreditation of coaching qualifications in line with CPD, EQF, and NQF frameworks
Conducting theoretical and practical assessments
B. Department of Refereeing & Officiating Programs
Head: Dr. Li Wei
Deputy Head: Mr. Rajiv Sharma
Responsibilities:
Training referees across all Olympic and non-Olympic sports
Issuance of national and international referee licenses
Planning examinations, certification, and practical workshops
Performance evaluation of referees and coaches
C. Department of General & Community Programs
Head: Ms. Natalia Popova
Deputy Head: Dr. Thabo Mbeki
Responsibilities:
Delivery of short-term and community-based programs in fitness and sports
Coaching for recreational, social, and mass-participation sports
Management of student registration and attendance
Organization of workshops, camps, and public education initiatives
5. Support & Administrative Staff
Admissions & Registration Manager: Ms. Olga Belova
IT & Digital Learning Manager: Mr. Viktor Ivanov
Library & Research Coordinator: Ms. Fatima Silva
Student Services Coordinator: Mr. Ahmed Hassan
Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator: Ms. Helena Costa
Finance & Administration Manager: Ms. Carla Mendes
Events & Logistics Coordinator: Mr. Igor Kuznetsov
Hierarchy Summary
President of Development Center & Adviser – Lisin Viktor Vladimirovich
President – Dr. Emad Faraji
Vice President – Prof. Anastasia Petrova
Departments:
University Coaching Programs
Refereeing & Officiating Programs
General & Community Programs
Support & Administrative Staff
✅ This structure now highlights Lisin Viktor Vladimirovich as the top strategic leader and adviser, followed by Dr. Emad Faraji as operational president of the Education Center, with clear departmental and administrative divisions.
