International Federation of Cheerleading

International Cheer Union receives full recognition By The International Olympic Committee

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The International Cheer Union (ICU), theinternational governing body for cheerleading,expressed its appreciation to the 138th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session, heldtodayin Tokyo, Japan, for a positive vote granting full IOC recognition to the ICU.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The International Cheer Union (ICU), theinternational governing body for cheerleading,expressed its appreciation to the 138th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session, heldtodayin Tokyo, Japan, for a positive vote granting full IOC recognition to the ICU.
  • The ICU and Cheerleading are now fully eligible to petition to be included in theOlympicGames and a varietyof Olympic multi-sport Games.
  • We are truly honored to receive this recognition by the IOC," said Jeff Webb, President of the International Cheer Union.
  • The International Cheer Union (ICU) was formed as the non-profit international governing entity whose mission is to advance cheerleading on a global scale.

Finland And USA Take Top Honors For Their Country In The International Cheer Union 2019 World Cheerleading Championships

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Saturday, April 27, 2019

"We see cheerleading as an international sport that helps unite its athletes throughout the world.

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  • "We see cheerleading as an international sport that helps unite its athletes throughout the world.
  • The World Championships provide a remarkable platform for our sport's top athletes to showcase their amazing skills."
  • The ICU was recognized in 2016 by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the International Governing Body for Cheerleading.
  • The International Cheer Union (ICU) was formed as the non-profit international governing entity whose mission is to advance cheerleading on a global scale.

Finland And USA Take Top Honors For Their Country In The International Cheer Union 2019 World Cheerleading Championships

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, April 27, 2019

"We see cheerleading as an international sport that helps unite its athletes throughout the world.

Key Points: 
  • "We see cheerleading as an international sport that helps unite its athletes throughout the world.
  • The World Championships provide a remarkable platform for our sport's top athletes to showcase their amazing skills."
  • The ICU was recognized in 2016 by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the International Governing Body for Cheerleading.
  • The International Cheer Union (ICU) was formed as the non-profit international governing entity whose mission is to advance cheerleading on a global scale.