Over 50 International Sports Federations Already Confirmed for Inaugural Regional SportAccord Pan America

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25 September 2019

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Strong support from international sport federations keen to

explore opportunities in the Americas have signed up for the inaugural Regional

SportAccord Pan America 2019 from 10-12 December in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

International sport federations from the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, as well as

ambitious international sport federations that are seeking Olympic recognition, will

converge on the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center to

connect with cities and regions, sports commissions, sports ministries, rights-holders,

commercial entities and agencies.

Among the high-profile Olympic international sport federations to have confirmed their

attendance are the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), International Bobsleigh

& Skeleton Federation (IBSF), International Curling Federation (WCF), International Ice

Hockey Federation (IIHF), International Judo Federation (IJF), International Ski

Federation (FIS), International Tennis Federation (ITF), International Weightlifting

Federation (IWF), World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) and World Rugby.

Numerous members and representatives of ASOIF (Association of Summer Olympic

International Federations) will be present, as well as AIOWF (Association of

International Olympic Winter Sports Federations), ARISF (Association of IOC Recognised

International Sports Federations), AIMS (Alliance of Independent Recognised Members

of Sport), GAISF (Global Association of International Sports Federations) and Associate

Members.

Raffaele Chiulli, President, ARISF, GAISF and SportAccord, said: "For any proactive

sports commissions, cities, regions and national organisations in North, South and

Central America that have ambitions of hosting international events and developing

their sport at an international scale. It is clear that Regional SportAccord will be a

must-attend event, as there is simply no other gathering that will bring together so

many stakeholders of the international sporting community with representatives of the

business of sport in the Americas."

Attendees will also include the international sport federations of Aikido (IAF), Amateur

Sports (CSIT), American Football (IFAF), Armwrestling (WAF), Association (WAKO),

Basque Pelota (FIPV), Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB), Boules (CMSB), Bowling (World

Bowling), Bridge (WBF), Cheer (ICU), Chess (FIDE), Cricket (ICC), Dodgeball (WDA),

Dragon Boat (IDBF), Fistball (IFA), Floorball (IFF), Flying Disc (WFDF), Footgolf (FIFG),

Ju-Jitsu (JJIF), Kettlebell Lifting (IUKL), Lacrosse (World Lacrosse), Life Saving (ILS),

Masters Games (IMGA), Match Poker (IFMP), Military Sports (CISM), Minigolf (WMF),

Muaythai (IFMA), Netball (INF), Orienteering (IOF), Powerboating (UIM), Racquetball

(IRF), Sambo (FIAS), Sleddog (IFSS), Sport Chiropractic (FICS), Sport Climbing (IFSC),

Sport Fishing (CIPS), Squash (WSF), Table Soccer (ITSF), Waterski & Wakeboard (IWWF)

and World Olympians (WOA) with more to follow.

Jim Scherr, Chief Executive, World Lacrosse, added: "Lacrosse already has a firm

foothold in the Americas, but we are always keen to investigate new openings for

expansion in this exciting region, which is home to one billion-plus inhabitants, and we

are looking forward to connecting with like-minded organisations in Florida.

"The fact that so many stakeholders of the international sporting community have

committed to this ground-breaking event with three months still to go underlines the

significant interest from international sports federations and sports organisations in

exploring this gateway to the Americas."

Numerous executives and officials from international sports federations will also

participate in the event’s conference programme, with esports, governance and

rebranding strategies, protecting athletes and social responsibility among the key topics

under a theme of ‘A United Approach to the International Sport Landscape in the

Americas’.

Click here to register for the event, hosted by SportAccord in partnership with Greater

Fort Lauderdale, Florida Sports Foundation, International Sports & Health Associates

and MGO. For information about becoming an Exhibitor or Partner, request a brochure

or contact the sales team via info@regionalsportaccord.sport or +1 954 204 3081.

Follow Regional SportAccord via Twitter @sportaccord using #RSA2019, or keep

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EDITOR’S NOTES

Regional SportAccord

Regional SportAccord brings together international sports federations and organisations

involved in the business of sport for their region. The three-day event is attended by

international sports federations and regional leaders of the sports community. Regional

SportAccord is aimed at international sports federations, cities and ministries, rights holders,

subject matter experts, media and industry – represented at the highest levels.

Regional SportAccord is an offering of SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit whose

stakeholders include: ASOIF (Association of Summer Olympic International Federations),

AIOWF (Association of International Olympic Winter Sports Federations), ARISF (Association

of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations), AIMS (Alliance of Independent

Recognised Members of Sport), GAISF (Global Association of International Sports

Federations), and Associate Members.

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