International Jump Rope Union
The International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) is the highest authority and world governing body for the sport of jump roping and rope skipping.[1][2]
Background
[edit]The IJRU was created by a merger of the International Rope Skipping Federation and the World Jump Rope Federation.[3] On July 12, 2021, It became the 10th International Federation to gain Observer status from the Global Association of International Sports Federations.[4]
In March 2021, the IJRU and the Olympic Channel announced an agreement to broadcast and promote a series of jump rope events.[5] The 2024 World Championship aired as part of ESPN8 The Ocho.[6]
Responsibility
[edit]To develop the sport of jump rope and rope skipping globally, the IJRU accredits regional jump rope unions across the world and organizes/regulates skipping events.[2][7][8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ "International Jump Rope Union | UIA Yearbook Profile | Union of International Associations". uia.org. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ a b "GAISF » International Jump Rope Union's Global Ambitions". Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "Merger of FISAC-IRSF and WJRF – Formation of International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) – ERSO". Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "International Jump Rope Union Becomes 10th GAISF Observer". infobae (in European Spanish). July 12, 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "Announcing the Olympic Channel and IJRU Partnership". Olympics.com. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ Blum, Lily (2024-07-18). "Ocho Years of the Ocho! ESPN8: The Ocho Returns as the Number One Destination for Seldom-Seen Sports". ESPN Press Room U.S. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "Jump rope pushed as newest fitness craze amid indoor stay during COVID-19 pandemic". cnn. Archived from the original on 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "Jump rope program promotes children's physical fitness". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "IJRU formally recognises Asian Jump Rope Union". www.insidethegames.biz. 23 September 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-21.