Henri Kahn

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Henri Kahn
President of the Philippine Football Federation
In office
1988–1992
Personal details
Born1951/1952
Died(2021-11-06)November 6, 2021 (aged 69)
Nationality Filipino
Association football career
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
De La Salle University

Henri Kahn (died November 6, 2021) was a Filipino sports administrator and former collegiate footballer. He was president of the Philippine Football Federation and the general manager of the University of Life Theater Recreation Arena complex.

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Education

Kahn was a student of the De La Salle University, from elementary to college level. He graduated with a degree in business administration. [1] He played for his school's collegiate team, helping them clinch the National Collegiate Athletic Association football championship seniors title in 1973. [2]

Career

Kahn is known for promoting events at the University of Life Theater Recreation Arena (ULTRA) complex, now known as the University of Life Theater Recreation Arena and would become its general manager by the time of the 1981 Southeast Asian Games. He convinced Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) commissioner Rudy Salud, to move the PBA's games to the venue. He was also president of the Philippine Football Federation from 1988 to 1992. [1] He oversaw the preparation of the Philippines national football team for the 1989 Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur.

Death

Kahn died on November 6, 2021. He was 69 years old. [2]

Personal life

Kahn had six children; three sons and three daughters. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Pedralvez, Manolo (November 14, 2021). "Love of sports, business acumen made ex PFF chief Henri Kahn a 'visionary'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Former PFF president Henri Kahn, 69". Philippine Football Federation. November 9, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
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