International Rowing Federation
FISA to drop men’s discipline for gender equality at Tokyo 2020
FISA hits out at proposed change for Tokyo 2020 rowing venue
The World Rowing Federation (FISA) has hit out at proposals to change the venue for rowing competitions at the 2020 summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, saying the current site is the only one that meets proper standards.
Austria confirmed as 2019 Rowing Worlds host
Linz-Ottensheim in Austria has been ratified as the host of the 2019 World Rowing Championships by the members of Fisa, the sport’s global governing body.
FISA teams up with WWF for landmark project in Zambia
The World Rowing Federation (FISA) has unveiled details of what it claims is a landmark global clean water initiative as part of its ongoing partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Austria set to secure 2019 World Rowing Championships
Linz-Ottensheim in Austria is set to host the 2019 World Rowing Championships after the council of Fisa, the sport’s global governing body, named the municipality as “the most suitable candidate” for the event.
SportAccord chief wants IOC to halt pressure on federations
SportAccord president Marius Vizer has called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to stop pressuring federations into withdrawing membership of his organisation following the departure of two more governing bodies.
Four bids to battle for 2019 World Rowing Championships
The International Rowing Federation (Fisa) has announced that four bids have been submitted to host the global governing body’s 2019 World Rowing Championships.
Fisa seeks bidders for major events
The International Rowing Federation (Fisa) is seeking bidders for a number of its major events from 2017 to 2019, including its showpiece World Rowing Championships.
Rolland assumes FISA presidency
Jean-Christophe Rolland has assumed the role of president of the International Rowing Federation (FISA) following his election to the position last year.
FISA reopens World Rowing Cup bidding
The International Rowing Federation (FISA) has reopened bidding for the 2015 and 2016 World Rowing Cup, as it would like the events to be hosted in Europe.
FISA elects Jean-Christophe Rolland as president
The International Rowing Federation (FISA) has elected Jean-Christophe Rolland of France as its new president, succeeding long-term head Denis Oswald.
FISA opts out of European Games due to venues
World Rowing (FISA) has rejected its inclusion in the 2015 European Games to be held in Baku, following an assessment of its venues.
Oswald wants a “creative approach” to IOC voting process
International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential candidate, Denis Oswald, has said that the Olympic programme could solve its problems with a more “creative approach” to choosing participating sports.
Oswald shares his IOC presidential manifesto
International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential candidate Denis Oswald has today presented his manifesto from Lausanne.
Rowing head Oswald joins IOC president race
President of the International Rowing Federation (FISA), Denis Oswald, has declared his candidacy for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president.