International Cheer Union
The International Cheer Union (ICU) is the worldwide sports governing body of cheerleading (also known as "Cheer") and was founded in 2004. It is recognized by SportAccord / Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF), and is a member of the Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF). Its membership includes 116 national cheer federations on all continents - reaching over 5 million athletes globally.
| Founded | 2004 |
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| Type | Sports Federation |
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Area served | Worldwide |
Membership | 116 National Federations |
| Website | http://cheerunion.org |
In July 2021, at the 138th IOC Session in Tokyo, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted to grant full recognition to the International Cheer Union.
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