
Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations
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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 (IOC).[1] 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.
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Abbreviation | ARISF |
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Formation | 1983; 40 years ago (1983) |
Type | NGO |
Purpose | Inter-sports federation organisation |
Headquarters | Lausanne, Switzerland |
Membership (2022) | 42 governing bodies of sports federations |
Secretary General | Riccardo Fraccari |
President | Raffaele Chiulli |
Vice-President | Fernando Aguerre |
Parent organization | IOC |
Website | ARISF.sport |
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.[2]
Headquartered in the Swiss city of Lausanne, it was formed in 1983. It is headed by Raffaele Chiulli, who is the President of ARISF.[3]