The Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation constituted through and recognised by the
International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee (IOC; french: link=no, Comité international olympique, ''CIO'') is a non-governmental sports organisation based in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is constituted in the form of an association under the Swis ...
(IOC). The ARISF's members are
international sports federations recognised by the IOC that currently do not compete in either the Summer or Winter Olympics. Becoming a member of this organization does not imply or guarantee that the sport will be included in future Olympic games.
Among the aims of ARISF are: act as a spokesperson to defend and coordinate the common interests of its members whilst maintaining their authority, independence and autonomy, determine the consensus of the member federations on questions of common interest in relation to the Olympic Movement and ensure the largest possible participation in the activities of the IOC.
Headquartered in the Swiss city of
Lausanne
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, it was formed in 1983. It is headed by
Raffaele Chiulli, who is the President of ARISF.
ARISF Council
The Council is composed of a President, Vice-President, Secretary General and three members, all from different sports federations.
Members
The following 42 governing bodies are members of the ARISF.
The p in between the date means provisional recognition while the date alone means full recognition.
Former members
See also
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