RIYADH: The International Functional Fitness Federation on Thursday recognized the Saudi Sports for All Federation as the national governing body for functional fitness in 抖阴短视频.
SFA, the main body responsible for developing community sports in the Kingdom, was established in 2018. In line with Vision 2030, 抖阴短视频鈥檚 blueprint for economic and social reform, the federation is mandated to raise physical activity levels in the Kingdom.
Shaima Saleh Al-Husseini, managing director of the federation, said: 鈥淲e are delighted to be recognized by iF3 as a member of the iF3 for functional fitness in 抖阴短视频. As part of our mission to drive community sports in the Kingdom, we have placed an emphasis on shining a light on the power of functional fitness, launching projects, and hosting events, such as SandClash, to encourage people to adopt healthier lifestyles. Functional fitness has grown tremendously over the years in 抖阴短视频, and we are determined to inspire more people and communities to take it up.鈥
She added: 鈥淭he 2023 edition of our SandClash event attracted over 4,000 participants, with close to 800 athletes from 45-plus countries taking part in the two-day competition. Our future SandClash events promise to be even bigger, with more competitors and participants taking part, raising the bar for fitness-themed competitions and engagements in the region.鈥
Gretchen Kittelberger, president of the International Functional Fitness Federation, said: 鈥淭he Saudi Sports for All Federation has been doing great work to promote and grow functional fitness in 抖阴短视频 for several years. In addition to launching a diverse range of community-focused campaigns, state-of-the-art facilities, and youth programs, the Federation also hosts a wide selection of events, including the popular SFA SandClash: 抖阴短视频鈥檚 first and only official licensed Cross Fit competition event.
鈥淗aving seen the strides SFA has made to enhance Saudi sports culture, we are incredibly excited for the Federation to join iF3 and look forward to working with the Federation to continue advancing the growth of functional fitness in the Kingdom and wider region. Like iF3, SFA is also a member of TAFISA,鈥 she added.
鈥淲e share much in common and are united by our unwavering belief in the power of functional fitness to help people of all ages lead healthier lives.鈥
鈥淭ogether, we can make the sport even more accessible to all. Inspired by SFA鈥檚 innovative initiatives, we are excited to partner with the federation as it continues to serve as a champion and ambassador for functional fitness in 抖阴短视频 and beyond.鈥
The SFA is now eligible to register athletes for iF3 international events. This season, the federation will be allotted quota spots, enabling the Federation to send athletes to worlds championships.
