The International Skating Union (ISU) proudly reaffirms its commitment to leveraging sport for peace and development on the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. This global event highlights sport's capacity to foster understanding, tolerance, and peace across borders.
Since its inception, the ISU has championed inclusivity, respect, and unity through ice skating, embracing the diverse cultural mosaic of its global community.
On this day, the ISU reiterates its dedication to using ice skating as a unifying force for social cohesion and harmony, serving as a catalyst for positive global change.
Continuing its commitment, the ISU collaborates closely with its member federations, athletes, coaches, and partners to drive tangible impact at the grassroots level, empowering individuals of all backgrounds to contribute to a more inclusive and peaceful society.
As the world observes the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the ISU calls upon stakeholders within the sports community to unite in advancing the collective vision of a more harmonious and prosperous world through sport.
About the International Skating Union
The International Skating Union (ISU), founded in 1892, is the oldest governing international winter sport federation and the exclusive international sport federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) administering the sports of Figure Skating (Single & Pair Skating and Ice Dance), Synchronized Skating, Speed Skating and Short Track Speed Skating worldwide. The objectives of the ISU are to regulate, govern, promote and develop its sports on the basis of friendship and mutual understanding between athletes. Currently three ISU disciplines are included in the Olympic Winter Games program (Figure Skating, Speed Skating and Short Track Speed Skating). For further information please visit isu.org.
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