FISU present at IF Forum

FISU was present at the IF Forum 2009 held in Lausanne (Switzerland) from November 16 18, 2009. Going on its 3^rd edition, the IF Forum is a vital and productive arena in which international federations are able to come together for open discussion and interactive learning with each other.

This annual meeting point presents the opportunity to meet new colleagues from other international sport organizations, to share concerns, challenges and experiences, in parallel to following the presented topics.

This year, the two main themes were Revenue Generation for International Federations and Reaching Out to Young People through Sport, having attracted more than 70 international federations and organizations, represented by over 250 participants.

The Forum also presented FISU with the opportunity to meet and network with various IF Presidents, General-secretaries and many other representatives. Similarly, FISU was introduced to the University of Lausanne Director of Sports, Georges-Andre Carrel presenting common goals and fields of work for future partnership and collaborations.

This annual meeting point presents the opportunity to meet new colleagues from other international sport organizations, to share concerns, challenges and experiences, in parallel to following the presented topics.

This year, the two main themes were Revenue Generation for International Federations and Reaching Out to Young People through Sport, having attracted more than 70 international federations and organizations, represented by over 250 participants.

The closing remarks where presented by the Association of the International Olympic Winter Sports Federations and International Ice Hockey Federation President, Dr René Fasel. He mentioned key ideas of the presentations, with reference to the fact that the IF were in the business of sport and passion, referring that it took the right people, in the right place, at the right time to achieve success. He underlined the need to bring the message of sport to all people, being creative and innovative.

Eric Saintrond was also invited to the international federations’ annual meeting with the Canton of Vaud highest authorities. This took place at the International Volleyball Federation headquarters in Lausanne, the Chateau Les Tourelles. This prestigious meeting had the presence of the IOC President Dr. Jacques Rogge, the Council of State member Jean Claude Mermoud, the Mayor of Lausanne Daniel Brelaz, the Federal Minister of sport Ueli Maurer and the President of the MSI Marc Vuilleumier.

Eric Saintrond with IHF President Hassan Moustafa

WTF President Chungwon Choue with Eric Saintrond

 AIOWF and IIHF President René Fassel

Leonz Eder, Georges-Andre Carrel and Eric Saintrond