WAKO and ISF Sign MOU to Strengthen Global School Sport Cooperation
Apr. 22, Lausanne, Switzerland – ISF and World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 22 April 2026, marking the beginning of a new strategic partnership focused on the development of kickboxing within the international school sport movement.
This agreement reflects the shared vision of both organizations to promote education through sport, strengthen youth participation, and create new opportunities for student-athletes worldwide.
WAKO is the sport organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee and is the world governing body regulating, promoting, and developing kickboxing across all continents, with a strong commitment to youth engagement and sporting excellence.
Through this Memorandum of Understanding, both parties have agreed to cooperate in several key areas:
- Supporting the organization of school sport events that include kickboxing
- Ensuring technically high-level competitions through WAKO expertise
- Appointing qualified referees and officials for kickboxing events
- Developing educational programs for young athletes
- Promoting integrity, fair play, and safeguarding in school sport
- Strengthening collaboration between the memberships of both organizations worldwide
This partnership represents an important milestone for the continued growth of kickboxing among younger generations and further recognition of the sport within the international educational sports community.
Both WAKO and ISF look forward to building a successful and long-lasting cooperation that will inspire youth around the world through sport, discipline, and shared values.
