ISF Welcomes High-Level Chinese Delegation
Oct. 9, Lausanne, Switzerland – ISF welcomed a high-level delegation from the Chinese University and School Sports Federation (FOCUSS) to its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, for discussions on strengthening cooperation in international school sport. The delegation was received by ISF President Željko Tanasković, Secretary General Hasnae El Ayoubi and the ISF team.
The delegation was led by Chen Dongsheng, Secretary-General of the Joint Secretariat of the All-China Students Sports Association, and Vice-President and Secretary-General of FOCUSS. It also included Sun Mingchun, Director-General of the Department of Physical, Health and Arts Education at China's Ministry of Education; Xu Zhi, Deputy Director-General of the Jilin Provincial Department of Education; and Liu Qi, Deputy Director-General of the Jilin Provincial Adminstration of Sports.
During the meeting, ISF recognised China's longstanding contribution to international school sport through FOCUSS. Since joining ISF in 1974, China has actively participated in the Federation's activities and hosted 17 ISF events, demonstrating its continued commitment to international school sport and youth exchange.
The participation of Sun Mingchun, representing the national department responsible for school physical education policy and development, provided an opportunity to explore closer cooperation at the national education-policy level.
The presence of senior education and sports officials from Jilin Province, which is preparing to host the FISU Winter Universiade in January 2027, also brought perspectives on major international multi-sport winter event and their role in connecting sport, education and the host city.
Both sides expressed their willingness to strengthen regular communication and practical cooperation, including event development, professional exchanges and participation in ISF activities. Building on more than five decades of partnership, ISF and its Chinese counterparts aim to create further opportunities for young people through school sport, education and international cultural exchange.
