WFDF Celebrates Milestone as IOC Grants Full Recognition
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The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is thrilled to announce that it has achieved a major milestone in its history. At the 128th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, WFDF was granted full recognition by the IOC. This significant step forward for the sport of flying disc comes after years of hard work and dedication from the WFDF community.
WFDF President Robert "Nob" Rauch expressed his gratitude to the IOC membership, Executive Board, and administration for their support and guidance throughout this process. "We are extremely honored and humbled by the decision and support shown by the IOC Session for our sport today," said Rauch. The WFDF is comprised of 62 national member associations from five continents, with a presence in 66 countries.
The granting of full recognition by the IOC is a testament to the hard work and efforts put forth by the WFDF over the past few years. Since being provisionally recognized by the IOC Executive Board in May 2013, the WFDF has implemented several recommendations made by the IOC, including establishing Continental Associations on all continents, increasing the number of national member associations to 62, and modifying governance structures to increase athlete influence.
Rauch highlighted the significance of this milestone, stating that it is "an incredible milestone in the 30 year history of WFDF" and "a further important step for our International Federation in the development of our sports worldwide." The WFDF will continue to work closely with the IOC to promote flying disc sports globally.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/international-olympic-committee-grants-full-recognition-disc-sports