ASOIF

What ASOIF does

ASOIF (Association of Summer Olympic International Federations) is the umbrella non-profit association headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, that represents the International Federations (IFs) governing sports on the Summer Olympic programme. Founded in 1983 and operating from the Maison du Sport International, ASOIF currently comprises 28 member federations spanning disciplines such as athletics, aquatics, gymnastics, rugby, rowing, sailing, tennis, triathlon, taekwondo, squash, skateboarding, and others. Its primary functions are providing a collective voice to the International Olympic Committee, coordinating Olympic Games participation, organising the General Assembly and Council meetings, conducting governance reviews (the Sixth IF Governance Review was published in June 2026), and delivering shared services and best-practice dissemination across its members.

ASOIF is not a commercial enterprise: it has no pricing model, no disclosed revenue, no funding rounds, and no subsidiaries or parent company. Operating with a small secretariat of 23 staff, the association is funded through membership contributions and allocations from the IOC budget cycle. Its technology footprint is limited to a public-facing website (asoif.com), a calendar of events, a member directory, and governance documents; the organisation does not develop proprietary software products, APIs, or mobile applications.

Strategic activity is primarily executed at the member-federation level rather than at the ASOIF secretariat. Recent examples include World Triathlon's partnership with Deloitte on a strategic study (July 2025) and a four-year Africa development deal with Africa Triathlon (June 2025), World Rugby's media-rights partnership with IMG (April 2026) ahead of the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups, World Rowing's extension of its European media rights deal with the EBU through 2032, World Sailing's renewal of a 25-year partnership with Rolex (November 2025), and FIG's development of an AI-powered senior gymnastics app with Fujitsu, Acer Medical, and NTT Data (October 2025). At the federation level, UIPM replaced equestrian with Obstacle Racing across its programme following the IOC's 2023 vote for the LA28 Olympics. These moves indicate an ecosystem in active commercial and geographic expansion while ASOIF maintains its institutional coordinating role.

Name

ASOIF

Legal name

ASOIF - The Association of Summer Olympic International Federations

Website

https://asoif.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ASOIF is the Lausanne-based non-profit association representing 28 Summer Olympic International Federations, providing governance support, IOC coordination, and shared services to its member federations across global Olympic sports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Governance and Olympic Federation Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAFAB

International Sport Federations (IFs)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Rights Holders & Governing Bodies (Federations, Associations, Sanctioning Bodies)

SECONDARYMPAKAFAD

Regional/Continental Confederations & Associations

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Rights Holders & Governing Bodies (Federations, Associations, Sanctioning Bodies)

Keywords

• Sports governance association
• Olympic federation coordination
• If governance review
• Olympic games representation
• Membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lausanne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

ASOIF represents the collective interests of the Summer Olympic International Federations (IFs) and coordinates their activities within the Olympic Movement. It provides governance support through periodic IF Governance Reviews, organizes the General Assembly and Council meetings, maintains a public calendar of events, and acts as the unified liaison between its member IFs and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Membership-based services and shared strategic resources for the ~28 constituent federations are its core outputs.

Product overview

ASOIF (Association of Summer Olympic International Federations) is a sports governance organization that serves as the association for 35 Summer Olympic International Federations. It does not offer commercial products or services. ASOIF provides coordination, governance support, and member services to its member federations including World Triathlon, World Tennis, World Taekwondo, World Squash, World Skate, World Sailing, World Rugby, World Rowing, World Lacrosse, World Gymnastics, and others. The organization facilitates governance reviews, organizes meetings, maintains a member directory, and publishes news related to its member federations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IF Governance Review Periodic benchmarking and self-assessment programme that evaluates member International Federations across key governance areas such as transparency, accountability, integrity and democratic processes, and publishes findings to drive continual improvement. Used by the ~28 Summer Olympic IFs as members of ASOIF.
• ASOIF General Assembly Recurring governance meeting convened in Lausanne that brings together all member International Federations for collective decision-making, strategic alignment and reporting. Used by the ~28 Summer Olympic IFs as members of ASOIF.
• ASOIF Council and Governance Task Force Meetings Recurring Council and Governance Task Force (GTF) meetings held in Lausanne that drive ongoing coordination and governance work between General Assemblies. Used by the ~28 Summer Olympic IFs as members of ASOIF.
• Member Services and Representation to the IOC Standing service offering that provides member International Federations with collective representation to the International Olympic Committee, coordination on Olympic Games participation, shared strategic resources, and best-practice exchange across the federation network. Used by the ~28 Summer Olympic IFs as members of ASOIF.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Tokyo Broadcasting System Television (TBS)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026TBS (creator of Ninja Warrior/SASUKE) and UIPM agreed to collaborate on SASUKE/Ninja Warrior and UIPM's new Obstacle Racing discipline for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. TBS licensed certain SASUKE intellectual property and obstacle designs to UIPM.
• IMGmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2026World Rugby and IMG announced a strategic media rights partnership designed to accelerate rugby's growth in the United States and globally ahead of the Men's and Women's Rugby World Cups in 2031 and 2033.
• GallaghercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2026World Rugby and Gallagher announced the Gallagher High Performance Academy cohort for Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, supporting female coaches to take up coaching roles in national sides.
• Meiji Co., LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 March 2026Meiji signed as Official Milk and Yoghurt Supplier of Men's Rugby World Cup 2027, set to enhance taste buds and encourage healthier choices across the tournament.
• DunlopcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 February 2026World Squash and Dunlop renewed their partnership through 2028. Dunlop remains the official ball of World Squash Championships, Continental Championships and Continental Games. The partnership includes development of new Dunlop Development Rackets and a 'Use The Right Ball Campaign'.
• NISSIN FOODSmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 January 2026NISSIN FOODS was named title partner of the 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship in Japan. The partnership leverages NISSIN's global marketing resources to enhance awareness and generate excitement for the championship.
• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2025FIVB partnered with KIIT and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) to launch the Kanya Kiran 'Girl Sunshine' Mass Participation Programme in India to empower young girls through volleyball.
• Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2025FIVB partnered with KISS and KIIT to launch the Girl Sunshine programme in India, engaging over 10,000 children and empowering girls through volleyball.
• RolexcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 November 2025World Sailing extended its 25-year partnership with Rolex for the World Sailor of the Year award, continuing the longstanding sponsorship relationship.
• FujitsucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025FIG partnered with Fujitsu to develop a points-based health-promoting insurance concept using AI technology. Fujitsu provides advanced skeleton recognition AI to digitize FIG's gymnastics program for seniors through a smartphone app.
• Acer Medical Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025FIG partnered with Acer Medical to develop a smartphone app that uses AI to digitize FIG's gymnastics program for seniors. The app analyzes movements to evaluate exercises and propose suitable routines, with plans for a points-based health-promotion insurance concept.
• NTT DatacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025FIG partnered with NTT Data as a commercial partner for the Ageing Society Programme, supporting the initiative to demonstrate measurable positive impact on social security costs in countries with ageing populations.
• World Academy of Sport (WAoS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025World Squash announced a global partnership with World Academy of Sport to launch the World Squash Academy, providing a learning platform for National Federations, coaches and stakeholders to develop the sport, particularly ahead of LA28 Olympics.
• Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust (ABFT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2025FIVB partnered with ABFT and Chandigarh Administration to launch the Udaan School Volleyball Programme in India, aiming to empower girls through volleyball and develop grassroots volleyball in schools.
• Sport SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2025World Rowing launched the 'World Rowing Super60' initiative in collaboration with Sport Singapore, Singapore Rowing Association, and Adventurers Singapore to introduce Indoor Rowing to the wider Singapore population.
• Singapore Rowing AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2025World Rowing partnered with Singapore Rowing Association for the Super60 initiative and to stage the National Indoor Rowing Championships as part of Singapore's 2025 Urban Sports & Fitness Festival.
• Adventurers SingaporeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 18 August 2025Event management company partnering with World Rowing and Sport Singapore to execute the World Rowing Super60 initiative in Singapore.
• European Broadcasting Union (EBU)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 August 2025EBU and World Rowing extended their European media rights partnership from 2025 through 2032. The agreement covers all major international rowing events including World Championships, European Championships, World Rowing Cups, and the new Beach Sprint Finals format.
• DeloittecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2025World Triathlon partnered with Deloitte to develop the Events Study report 'The Future of World Triathlon' which outlines a strategic vision to unlock triathlon's commercial and global opportunities. The study covers creating a unified commercial ecosystem, elevating event experience, and expanding fan engagement.
• Africa TriathloncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2025World Triathlon and Africa Triathlon formalized a four-year development agreement (2025-2028) to strategically elevate triathlon and Para triathlon across the African continent, focusing on sport administration, participation, performance, education, and events development.
• Japan Sport Council (JSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2025World Rowing and Japan Sport Council co-hosted the 2025 Virtual Sports Forum in Tokyo, exploring opportunities from the Olympic Esports Games. The partnership drives innovation in esports and virtual sporting experiences.
• CorpaycoreTechnology or Integration · 20 February 2025FIG announced a 4-year partnership agreement with Corpay (until end of 2028) making Corpay Cross-Border the Official FIG Global FX Exchange Payments Supplier, helping streamline FIG's numerous foreign currency transactions across 165 member federations.
• Sakai Town, Japan (Ibaraki Prefecture)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2025World Skate signed a six-year agreement with Sakai Town to bring Urban World Cups and World Skateboarding Tour Park events to Japan, aiming to organize World Skate Games in Japan in 2030. The partnership includes training facilities, continental practice camps, and judging academies.
• International Para-standing Tennis and Padel Association (IPSTPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2024ITF signed an MOU with IPSTPA to promote collaboration in para-standing tennis and padel, recognizing alignment in values and ITF's commitment to expansion of access to tennis regardless of disability barriers.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS): AIMS is a parallel grouping of international sport federations not on the Olympic program. It operates a similar federation-coordination model to ASOIF but for non-Olympic sports, competing for relevance in the wider sports-governance ecosystem.
• International World Games Association (IWGA): IWGA organizes multi-sport events for sports not on the Olympic program. It serves a federation-coordination role analogous to ASOIF for non-Olympic sports and competes for member IF attention and sponsorship dollars.
• International University Sports Federation (FISU): FISU organizes multi-sport events for university athletes and is part of the broader Olympic Movement. It complements ASOIF's federations by providing a competition pathway and has overlapping stakeholder relationships with member IFs.

Others

• International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS): ICSS is a sport-safety and security organization that works with international federations and major event organizers. It is an adjacent governance-side peer rather than a direct competitor to ASOIF.
• International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE): ICSSPE is an international sport-governance organization with a federation-coordination structure similar to ASOIF but focused on sport science and education. It is an adjacent peer within the broader Olympic-aligned sports ecosystem.
• International School Sport Federation (ISF): ISF organizes school-level international sport competitions. It is an adjacent peer that interacts with ASOIF's member federations on grassroots development pathways for young athletes.

Broad incumbents

• World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA): WADA is a quasi-regulatory body that all IFs (and therefore ASOIF members) must comply with. It is a peer organization within the Olympic ecosystem, setting anti-doping rules that bind ASOIF's member federations.
• International Olympic Committee (IOC): The IOC is the apex governing body of the Olympic Movement that ASOIF engages with and represents its members to. It is the principal counterpart and dependency for ASOIF, with much greater resources and authority.

Direct peers

• Association of International Olympic Winter Sports Federations: The AIOWF is the direct counterpart of ASOIF for Winter Olympic IFs. Both serve as the collective voice and coordination body for their respective Olympic sport federations vis-à-vis the IOC, making the two structurally and functionally interchangeable peer bodies.
• Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF / SportAccord): GAISF is the broader umbrella of all international sport federations (Olympic and non-Olympic). It shares ASOIF's model as a membership-based coordination body representing federations, but operates at a wider scope across all sports rather than just Summer Olympics.

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Weaknesses4 records

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