The World Athletics and the World Federation of Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to continue and strengthen their collaboration.
The agreement seeks to consolidate existing work streams involving athletic shoe regulation. However, the MoU also sets out areas for future cooperation such as getting more kids active and into athletics and enhancing the presentation and sustainable development of athletics for the benefit of the sport, the athletes, and the industry.
Robbert de Kock, President and CEO of the WFSGI explains the significance of the cooperation: “Sport equipment is an inseparable part of any sport […] To foresee and exchange early on rules and regulation changes secures a fair and level playing field for all stakeholders involved.” He adds: “As the sport and sports equipment evolves, rules and regulations play an essential role in the sport’s development.”
The signing ceremony took place in conjunction with a two-day high-level meeting between World Athletics, WFSGI and 13 WFSGI Members involved in athletics who comprise the WFSGI Athletics Committee. The meeting participants explored topics including athletic shoes, bibs, kids’ athletics, the promotion of events, and the development of the sport overall.
