LAUSANNE, Switz., Sep. 15, 2025 – FIE Secretary-General Gulnora Saidova (UZB) has been appointed as a member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) Sustainability Consultative Group (ASCG).
The ASCG comprises members of seven international federations, including Cycling, Taekwondo, Canoeing, Biathlon, Table Tennis and Triathlon, in addition to fencing. Its primary role is to actively promote effective sustainability measures and programmes across all ASOIF members. The Group assesses United Nations Sustainability Development goals, which addresses the positive impact international federations can have on sports, while reducing risks of duplicative work and efforts.
“It is a privilege to join the ASOIF Sustainability Consultative Group and a great honour, a recognition of fencing’s commitment to sustainable development”, said Saidova. “Through the ASCG, I am committed to working together with colleagues to develop initiatives that strengthen the sustainability of sport and create lasting benefits for future generations of athletes and I hope to contribute to new ideas and practical solutions that will support the long-term growth of sport in a responsible and inclusive way.”
The ASCG is the latest addition to ASOIF’s set of consultative groups together with Legal Affairs, Medical & Science, Sport Development and Education, Technology and Innovation, Olympic and Multi-Sport Games, Diversity & Gender Equality and Commercial.
The ASCG, along with the other groups, provide expert-level advice to the ASOIF Council, and also includes oversight by its Executive Director, representatives to the IOC and other relevant groups such as the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the Court of Arbitration of Sport. It oversees member federation sustainability projects and programmes in respective fields and relevant areas.
David Graham, CEO of World Sailing, chairs the ASCG and the IOC also provides a representative. The Group meets biannually and is planning activities such as an annual sustainability workshop.