[Source: ASOIF] The 36 Full and Associate member federations of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) gathered today in Lausanne, Switzerland, for the organisation’s 50th General Assembly, with discussions centred on the implementation of the new ASOIF Strategy 2026-2032, the Sixth Review of International Federation (IF) Governance, and preparations for upcoming Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games.

The General Assembly was officially opened by ASOIF President Ingmar De Vos before International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry addressed the member federations.

The IOC President highlighted the power of sport and emphasised that all stakeholders within the Olympic Movement must work closely together to fully unlock its potential. She also underlined the vital role played by the IFs and the importance of their continued development and ambition, stating: “If you are not strong and striving, neither are we.”

Implementing the ASOIF Strategy 2026–2032

ASOIF presented the implementation roadmap for its new Strategy 2026–2032, which is built around three strategic pillars: Advocacy, Influence and Representation; Olympic Games Excellence; and Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing.

During the meeting, ASOIF also highlighted its refreshed brand identity which was launched in April and is aligned closely with the organisation’s strategic direction and future ambitions. The new visual identity reflects ASOIF’s commitment to innovation, collaboration and a strong partnership with the IOC.

Reflecting on the new strategy during his opening remarks, ASOIF President Ingmar De Vos said: “Importantly, the strategy recognises that collective action matters more than ever. No single IF can navigate every challenge alone. The strength of ASOIF ultimately comes from the willingness of IFs to collaborate, to share expertise and to act collectively where it matters.”

Governance remains a priority

Governance continues to be a central focus for ASOIF and its members. The General Assembly received an update on the Sixth Review of International Federation Governance, the outcomes of which will be published in June.

All 36 Full and Associate Members participated in the review process, which is overseen by ASOIF’s Governance Task Force and supported by an independent governance consultancy. The review is based on a comprehensive framework of governance principles and indicators tailored specifically to the needs of international sport federations.

Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games preparations

The General Assembly also received in-person updates from the Organising Committees of LA28, Brisbane 2032 and the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

Representatives from LA28 presented how they are planning to deliver the largest sports programme in Olympic history and outlined planned testing and readiness activities. They also highlighted accelerated recruitment across key operational areas as preparations move increasingly toward Games delivery and test event planning.

The Organising Committee reported strong public interest following the launch of the ticket draw, with more than four million tickets sold across 85 countries and all 50 states in the first drop.

The seventh LA28 Coordination Commission meeting with ASOIF representation will take place in Los Angeles from 2-4 June 2026.

Preparations for Brisbane 2032 continue to progress, with the Queensland Government’s Delivery Plan now in place and venue development and procurement processes under way.

The Organising Committee confirmed ongoing engagement with the IOC and IFs regarding the development of the sports programme, with the initial programme expected to be finalised in late 2026 or early 2027. Additional milestones foreseen in 2026 include further venue delivery developments, sustainability strategy confirmation, commercial announcements and the unveiling of the Games emblems. Brisbane 2032 has also set up an Athlete and Sport Advisory Group to ensure structured athlete engagement and input.

Taking place from 31 October to 13 November 2026, the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be the next Olympic sports event and the first one on African soil. The Organising Committee presented progress updates across key operational areas, while highlighting continued collaboration with IFs to support sport planning and delivery.

The eighth Coordination Commission meeting with ASOIF participation took place in Dakar in March 2026 and marked the transition from planning to operational readiness.

Updates from the IOC, WADA and ITA

The General Assembly also received updates from the IOC on matters relating to IFs and the Olympic Games, especially in the context of the IOC’s “Fit for the Future” process and the related Working Group discussions. Meanwhile, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the International Testing Agency (ITA) delivered reports on their anti-doping efforts and collaboration with IFs.