FIG President Morinari Watanabe elected as IOC Member
Today during the 133rd Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), FIG President Morinari Watanabe was elected and sworn in as new IOC Member. His membership is linked to his [...]
Birmingham, USA | July 7 - 17, 2022
International Sumo Federation gains full recognition by the IOC Executive Session.
IFS has been granted full recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during the 133rd IOC Session meeting held in Buenos Aires on 9 October, 2018.
The decision for the full recognition was made as a result of significant progress made by IFS in its institutional development in addition to the promotion and progress of the sport of Sumo.
IFS continues to be fully committed to the principles set out in the Olympic Charter as well as fulfilling the obligations as a Recognized International Federation. We look forward to working with the IOC for the benefit of our athletes.
