The World Sports Alliance (WSA), BRICS SPORT, The International Sport Knife Throwing Association (ISKTA) and the All‑Russian Physical Culture and Sports Public Organization «Sports Knife Throwing« (OFSOO «SMN«) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
The partnership is aimed at popularizing and developing athletic knife throwing as an official sports discipline internationally.
The signed agreement lays the foundation for systematic work on the integration of sports knife throwing into the global sports space.
The main areas of cooperation The joint program includes:
- standardization of rules and regulations of sports knife throwing competitions at the international level;
- creation of a unified certification system for referees and coaches;
- organization of international tournaments and championships in the BRICS countries;
- development and implementation of safety programs for training and competitions;
- popularization of the discipline among young people through educational projects and workshops;
- support for the establishment of national knife throwing federations in the BRICS countries;
- promotion of the discipline for inclusion in the programs of multi-sport events.
Quotes from participants
Representative of the World Sports Alliance:
«This partnership opens a new chapter in the development of sports knife throwing. Through sports, we strengthen international ties and create opportunities for youth self-realization. The WSA will actively promote the integration of the discipline into global sports programs.«
Head of BRICS SPORTS:
«Cooperation with the WSA, ISKTA and OFSOO SMN is fully consistent with the BRICS strategy for the development of mass sports and cultural exchange. We hope that athletic knife throwing will become a popular sport in our countries and will help strengthen friendly ties between athletes.«
President of ISKTA:
«We are pleased to join this large-scale project. ISKTA is ready to share international experience in developing the discipline, help train judges and coaches, and support the organization of high—level competitions in the BRICS countries.«
President of OFSOO «Sports Knife Throwing«:
«Russia has a successful experience in the development of sports knife throwing — since 2019, the discipline has been officially included in the All-Russian Register of Sports. We are ready to share methods, organize joint events and help create national federations in the BRICS countries.«
About partners
The World Sports Alliance (WSA) is an international organization that uses sport as a tool for sustainable development, youth education and strengthening international dialogue.
BRICS SPORT is a platform for sports cooperation between the BRICS countries, aimed at organizing joint tournaments, sharing experiences and popularizing mass sports.
ISKTA is the leading international organization for the development of sports knife throwing, uniting federations from more than 20 countries.
OFSOO «SMN« is the Russian Federation, which has been developing sports knife throwing since 2019, and the organizer of All—Russian competitions and educational programs.
Stay tuned — there are many interesting events ahead!
