About IWUF
About IWUF
About IWUF
Established in 1990, the International Wushu Federation (IWUF) currently consists of 149 national/territorial members in 5 continents. Recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the IWUF is the international federation (IF) which governs the sport of wushu worldwide. The IWUF is also a member of both ARISF and SportAccord.
The IWUF is devoted to promote and encourage the development and practice of wushu in all its manifestations throughout the world.
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2016
2016
The 1st Taolu World Cup is held in Fuzhou, China.
2015
Wushu is shortlisted as Additional Event for 2020 Olympics
2015
2015
2015
IWUF signs cooperation convention with FISU.
2014
The 1st World Taijiquan Championships is held in Sichuan, China.
2014
2014
2014
The Nanjing 2014 Youth Wushu Tournament is held as part of the IOC’s culture and education program.
2012
IWUF headquarters are established in Lausanne, Switzerland
2012
2011
2011
Wushu is shortlisted for inclusion in the 2020 Summer Olympic Games
2008
The Beijing 2008 Wushu Tournament is held, IOC President, Jacques Rogge, awards first medal.
2008
2006
2006
The 1st World Junior Wushu Championships are held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2004
The 1st World Traditional Wushu Festival, a sport for all event, is held in Zhengzhou – Henan, China.
2004
2002
2002
The 1st Sanda World Cup is held in Shanghai, China
2002
IOC officially recognizes the IWUF during its 113th session held in Salt Lake City – Utah, United States of America.
2002
2001
2001
IWUF signs WADA agreement.
1994
Accepted as a member of the GAISF (known today as Sport Accord) during its 28th congress.
1994
1991
1991
The 1st World Wushu Championships was held in Beijing, China.
1990
Founded on October 3rd during the Asian Games.
1990
