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8 Oct 2026
Clarification on the Status of Functional Fitness in Italy
iF3 confirms that AFFI remains the sole officially recognized governing body for Functional Fitness in Italy.
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2 Oct 2026
Ukraine Joins iF3 As Newest National Federation
October 2, 2026: Today, the International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3) announced its recognition of the Українська Федерація функціонального фітнесу/Ukrainian Functional Fitness Federation (UA3F) as the national governing body for competitive functional fitness in Ukraine. Dmytro…
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14 Sep 2026
Provisional Sanction Issued for Potential ADRV
September 13, 2026: The International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3) confirms that a Notice of a Potential Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) has been issued in accordance with the iF3 Anti-Doping Rules. Field Case Details Athlete / Person Name Matas Ciuzas Sport & Discipline Functional…
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1 Sep 2026
New Federation in Georgia Receives iF3 Membership
Tbilisi, Georgia, September 1 , 2026 : Today, the International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3)announced its recognition of the Georgian Dynamic Shooting and Functional Fitness Federation(GDSFF) as the national governing body for competitive functional fitness in Georgia. The GDSFFreplaces…
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27 Aug 2026
Australian Functional Fitness Federation Reconstituted
Crookwell, Australia August 27, 2026: Today, the International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3) has announced that a reconstituted Australian Functional Fitness Federation (AFFF) is rejoining the iF3 to represent the country of Australia. The former AFFF was disbanded in late 2025. Ryan…
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4 Aug 2026
Estonia Finalizes iF3 Membership
Tallinn, Estonia August 4th, 2026: Today, the International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3) announced its recognition of the Eesti Funktsionaalse Fitnessi Liit (EFFL) as the national governing body for competitive functional fitness in Estonia. Madis Laanesoo, President of the EFFL,…
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2026
- 25 Jul 2026Russian and Belarussian Athletes Return to iF3 Competition Following IOC Decision
- 10 Jul 2026iF3 Statement on Functional Fitness in Italy
- 2 Apr 2026Two New Vice-Presidents Elected and Two Resolutions Passed
- 24 Feb 2026iF3 Report on Ethics Complaint From Finnish Functional Fitness
- 3 Feb 2026Nigeria Joins the iF3
- 2 Feb 2026February Updates: Worlds 2026 Host Announced; Russian Junior Athletes Return
2025
- 30 Dec 2025iF3 Releases Independent Report on Masters Worlds
- 11 Dec 2025Tanzania Becomes Newest iF3 Member
- 17 Oct 2025Libyan Functional Fitness Federation Gains Recognition From Libyan Ministry of Sport
- 30 Sep 2025CBFF Replaces Former BrasilF3 To Reinvigorate Functional Fitness in Brasil
- 25 Sep 2025iF3 Signs Partnership Agreement with Geraklion, Advancing WADA Signatory Status
- 1 Sep 2025iF3 Euro Tests Announced
- 18 Aug 2025Faroe Islands Joins iF3 With Independent Federation
- 6 Jul 2025Hungarian Functional Fitness Federation Becomes Nationally Recognized Sports Federation
- 24 Jun 2025iF3 European Championships to Return to Italy in 2026
- 6 Jun 2025Mexican Functional Fitness Federation Gains Recognition From CONADE
- 5 Jun 2025FAQ For Masters and Juniors Euros Tests
- 29 May 2025Masters And Junior Euros Tests Announced
- 28 May 2025New Federation Takes The Reigns in Belgium
- 15 May 2025Georgian Functional Fitness Federation Joins iF3
- 30 Jan 20254 Proposals Passed at iF3 Special Assembly
- 23 Jan 2025BFFM Joins iF3 As National Federation For Belarus
2024
- 13 Dec 2024iF3 Statement on Withdrawal of Team Lithuania
- 26 Sep 2024Slovenská Asociácia Funkcného Fitness Announced As Newest iF3 Member
- 16 Aug 20242021 Masters Worlds Women’s 50-54 Medals To Be Re-Allocated
- 9 Jul 2024HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud Joins iF3 Board
- 8 Jul 2024Tests Have Been Announced For iF3 Masters European Championships
- 17 Jun 2024Nationale Federation du Sport pour Tous Announced as the National Governing Body for Functional Fitness in Algeria
- 7 May 2024Tests Announced For Asian Championships
- 24 Apr 2024Euros 2024 Tests Announced
- 25 Mar 2024Bulgarian Functional Fitness Association Joins iF3
- 13 Feb 2024Selleslaghs to Replace Behrmann as iF3 Secretary General
- 17 Jan 2024New Dutch Federation Announced
2023
- 31 Dec 2023Cameroon joins iF3 – expands functional fitness reach in Africa
- 10 Dec 2023Swedish Ljungdahl Elevated to Second at iF3 Worlds 2023
- 24 Nov 2023How scoring works at iF3 Worlds 2023
- 24 Oct 2023Luxemburg joins iF3: “Cannot wait to get to work”
- 27 Aug 2023iF3 and CF Events Sign MOU
- 2 Aug 2023Mongolia forms recognized federation
- 25 Jul 2023iF3 Masters and Juniors Worlds declared a True Sport event
- 20 Jul 2023South Africa becomes 6th African nation to join the iF3
- 27 Jun 2023Slovenia announced as 26th European federation
- 19 Jun 2023Official Announcement of Tests for Euros 2023
- 9 Jun 2023iF3 Contracts with HUNADO to Provide Antidoping Services at Euros
- 5 Jun 2023Technique Points Removed from Junior Competitions & Russian Athletes Returns
- 29 May 2023Saudi Sports for All Recognized as Governing Body
- 28 May 2023Functional Fitness Becomes a Recognized Sport in Sweden
- 4 May 2023Hotel Deals for Masters/Junior Worlds in Canada
- 1 Apr 2023Ghana becomes fifth African nation to join the iF3
- 27 Mar 2023Kyrgyz Republic joins the iF3: ”Together we are stronger!”
- 3 Mar 2023Re-Incorporated Dutch Federation Announced
- 25 Jan 2023iF3 expands in the Middle East with Iran on the list
2022
- 2 Dec 2022Test Announcements for Worlds 2022 in Mexico
- 30 Nov 2022Proposals for 2022 iF3 General Assembly
- 2 Nov 2022Costa Rica joins iF3: “Want to professionalize the sport”
- 29 Oct 2022iF3 to Offer Support for First CISM Functional Fitness Competition in July
- 8 Aug 2022Hong Kong Joins the iF3 Family
- 6 Aug 2022Functional Fitness not on LA2028 shortlist
- 30 Jun 2022Jersey Functional Fitness Association Announced
- 4 Jun 2022Meet the Athlete: Matilde Garnes, Norway
- 5 May 2022Mexico To Host Worlds 2022
- 18 Apr 2022Victory Grips Commits to Supporting Clean Sport
- 4 Apr 2022iF3 Announces Cleans for Clean Sport Fundraiser
- 15 Mar 2022iF3 Searching for Marketing and Sponsorship Manager
- 2 Mar 2022iF3 Worlds 2022 Moved From Moscow
- 24 Feb 2022iF3 is the Interact ISO of the Month for February
- 22 Feb 2022GymDanmark becomes official National Fitness Federation in Denmark
- 21 Feb 2022Masters Going to Aruba for Worlds in 2022
- 28 Jan 2022Uzbekistan joins the iF3
- 20 Jan 2022European Championships in Italy Added to 2022 Season Calendar
- 17 Jan 2022New Age Group for Juniors: 19-20 will get their own division
- 11 Jan 2022Australias Mel Robinson new iF3 Vice-President
2021
- 21 Sep 2021Austria Becomes 50th Recognized National Federation
- 5 Sep 2021Central African Republic becomes third African nation to join iF3
- 5 Sep 2021iF3 and ITA Start Clean Sport Collaboration
- 12 Aug 2021El Salvador receives recognition – becomes 14th federation in the Americas
- 6 Aug 2021Worlds 2021 relocated to Norrköping, Sweden
- 29 Jun 2021Andorra joins the iF3 family
- 18 Jun 2021iF3 announces partnership with Interpodia for admin management
- 2 Jun 2021New federation recognized in Lebanon
- 19 May 2021Russia is hosting World Championships 2022
- 1 Apr 2021Documentary Reach for the Rings premieres on iTunes
2020
- 9 Dec 2020Lithuanian Functional Fitness Federation Announced
- 25 Sep 2020New Leadership of Asociacion Functional Fitness Argentina Announced
- 23 Jun 2020Libyan Functional Fitness Federation Announced
- 16 Jun 2020Federación Ecuatoriana De Fitness Functional Announced
- 14 Jun 2020Finland Functional Fitness Announced
- 31 May 2020iF3 Junior World Cup Announced
- 19 May 2020Worlds 2020 Cancelled; Continental Cup Added to Schedule
- 19 May 2020Virtual Masters’ World Cup Announced for September
- 6 May 2020Additional Details about The Postponement of the 2020 iF3 Masters’ World Championships
- 20 Apr 2020iF3 Adds Behrmann To Board of Directors
- 27 Mar 20202020 iF3 Worlds in Canada Postponed
- 24 Mar 2020Korea Functional Fitness Association Announced
- 4 Mar 2020Associazione Functional Fitness Italia Announced
- 28 Feb 2020iF3 Opens Search For 2 New Board Members
- 21 Feb 2020Asociacion de Functional Fitness de Guatemala Announced
- 3 Feb 2020Federação de Fitness Funcional em Portugal Announced
- 14 Jan 2020iF3 Master’s Worlds To Be Part of World Sport For All Games
2019
- 6 Dec 2019iF3 Approved as Member of TAFISA
- 25 Nov 2019Nemzeti Funkcionális Fitneszversenyzési Sportági Szövetség Announced
- 4 Nov 2019iF3 Announces Partnership with WeTime
- 22 Oct 2019iF3 Continental Commission Established
- 23 Sep 2019Belgian Functional Fitness Federation Announced
- 13 Aug 2019Serbian Functional Fitness Federation Announced
- 23 Jul 2019Hellenic Functional Fitness Federation Announced
- 18 Jul 2019Íslenska Hreyfihreystisambandið Announced
- 17 Jul 2019Skill Test Movements Announced
- 1 Jul 2019Association Francaise de Functional Fitness Announced
- 21 Apr 2019Pakistan Functional Fitness Federation Announced
- 25 Feb 2019iF3 Joins GAISF’s .Sport Initiative
- 31 Jan 2019Barbados Functional Fitness Alliance Announced
- 30 Jan 2019PYCC Recognized as Official iF3 Youth Coaching Course
- 25 Jan 2019iF3 Masters World Championships Added to Competition Schedule
- 24 Jan 2019OPEX Fitness Commits to Charitable Donation to iF3
2018
- 31 Dec 2018Fitness Sports Federation India Announced
- 12 Dec 2018Australian Functional Fitness Federation Announced
- 4 Dec 2018Swiss Functional Fitness Federation Announced
- 20 Nov 2018Federacion Chilena De Functional Fitness Announced
- 16 Oct 2018President’s Report: 2018 iF3 Worlds
- 24 Sep 2018Asociacion Venezolana de Fitness Funcional Competitivo Announced
- 23 Sep 2018Danish Functional Fitness Organization Announced
- 23 Aug 2018Asociación Española de Funcional Fitness Announced
- 9 Aug 2018Asociacion Argentina De Fitness Funcional Announced
- 24 Jul 2018Associação Brasileira de Fitness Funcional Announced
- 16 Jul 2018Sri Lanka Functional Fitness Federation Announced
- 18 Jun 2018Dartfish Video Replay Technology to be Used at Worlds
- 6 Jun 2018Czech Functional Fitness Federation Announced as the National Governing Body in Czech Republic
- 3 Jun 2018KNKF Announced as the National Governing Body for Functional Fitness in The Netherlands
- 21 May 2018iF3 Partners with The Brand X Method For Youth Athlete Development
- 20 Apr 2018iF3 Announces Partnership with BoxPeak
- 16 Apr 2018All Japan Functional Fitness Federation Announced
- 31 Mar 2018Functional Fitness Federation Aruba Announced
- 26 Mar 2018German Functional Fitness Federation Announced
- 2 Mar 2018Mauritius Functional Fitness Federation Announced
- 13 Feb 2018Egyptian Functional Fitness Federation Announced
- 29 Jan 2018APAEF Announced as the National Governing Body for Functional Fitness in Panama
2017
- 19 Dec 2017Russian Functional Fitness Federation Announced
- 11 Dec 2017International Functional Fitness Federation Announces Partnership With Isikost
- 30 Oct 2017United Kingdom Announced as Host Country for 2018 World Championships
- 22 Oct 2017Norges Functional Fitness Forbund (NOR3F) Announced
- 14 Oct 2017Latvijas Funkcionala Fitnesa Federacija Announced
- 8 Oct 2017iF3 Commits to Implementing World Anti-Doping Code
- 3 Oct 2017Functional Fitness Federation Of Kazakhstan Announced
- 5 Sep 2017Functional Fitness Federation Ireland Announced
- 23 Aug 2017Puerto Rico Functional Fitness Federation Announced As National Governing Body
- 18 Aug 2017Win an iF3 TrueForm Runner!
- 10 Aug 2017Svenska Förbundet för Funktionell Fitness Announced as Swedish Governing Body
- 30 Jul 2017Canadian Functional Fitness Federation Announced
- 28 Jul 2017Federación Mexicana de Fitness Funcional Competitivo A.C. Announced
- 18 Jul 2017Gretchen Kittelberger Interviews with FloElite
- 6 Jun 2017USA Functional Fitness Joins iF3!
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Korea Functional Fitness Association
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2027
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Egyptian Functional Fitness Federation
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NOV–DEC
2028
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Hellenic Functional Fitness Federation (HF3)
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Mongolian Functional Fitness Federation
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