IWF leadership in Lausanne (SUI) for the ASOIF Assembly
The IWF President Mohammed Jalood and IWF General Secretary José Quiñones were this week in Lausanne (SUI), where they had the opportunity to attend the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) 50th General Assembly.
The gathering was officially opened by ASOIF President Ingmar De Vos, while a welcome speech was also delivered by the IOC President Mrs Kirsty Coventry. The International Olympic Committee leader highlighted the power of sport and emphasised that all stakeholders within the Olympic Movement must work closely together to fully unlock its potential. Mrs Coventry also underlined the vital role played by the IFs and the importance of their continued development and ambition, stating: “If you are not strong and striving, neither are we.”
IWF General Secretary José Quiñones and IWF President Mohammed Jalood
The Agenda of the Assembly included the Sixth Review of International Federation Governance, a thorough procedure overseen by ASOIF’s Governance Task Force and supported by an independent governance consultancy. The results of this consultation will be published in June.
The General Assembly also received in-person updates from the Organising Committees of Los Angeles 2028, Brisbane 2032 and the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Moreover, updates were provided from the IOC on matters relating to IFs and the Olympic Games, especially in the context of the IOC’s “Fit for the Future” process and the related Working Group discussions. Moreover, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the International Testing Agency (ITA) delivered reports on their anti-doping efforts and collaboration with IFs.
Finally, ASOIF presented the implementation roadmap for its new ‘Strategy 2026–2032’, which is built around three strategic pillars: 1. Advocacy, Influence and Representation; 2. Olympic Games Excellence; and 3. Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing. During the meeting, ASOIF also highlighted its refreshed brand identity which was launched in April and reflects ASOIF’s commitment to innovation, collaboration and a strong partnership with the IOC.
