Algiers , Algeria June 17, 2024: Today, the International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3) announced its recognition of the Nationale Federation du Sport pour Tous as the national governing body for competitive functional fitness in Algeria. The Algerian Federation is also recognized by the National Olympic Committee of Algeria.
Abdenour Djamel, Head of the Development of Functional Fitness in Algeria, announced, “We are delighted to be recognized by iF3 as its member for functional fitness in Algeria after years of working to spread knowledge of functional fitness sports and encourage its practice in society , This is a great step towards making this sport official, organized, and ensuring a bright future for it , which will be a strong addition to Algerian sport.
He went on to explain that “In 2024 we will focus on organizing seminars , regional and then national competitions to introduce more about the sport and encourage to establishment of accredited clubs to practice the sport within an organized framework. We also plan to begin preparing Technical Officials and coaches in order to improve the quality of coaching , practicing, and competing .”
The Algerian Federation is now eligible to register athletes for iF3 International events. Their first opportunity to do so will be at Super Worlds in Hungary this December. More information about the work of the Algerian Federation is available at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057671498759
Djamel expressed his excitement about the future saying, “ I always believed in the vision and ultimate goal of the IF3. This make me encouraged moving forward. The Algerian Sports for All Federation is considered the starting point for many new sports. It welcomed our Functional Fitness Sport project. I believe that cooperation between the IF3 and the Algerian Sports for All Federation will move this sport in Algeria to a higher level.”
Gretchen Kittelberger, President of the International Functional Fitness Federation, commented, “We are very excited to welcome Algeria to our family of National Federations. The development of functional fitness on the African continent is critical to the iF3 mission of growing the sport worldwide. There is an incredible opportunity to bring the sport to millions of people throughout Africa through the work of our National Federations, and we are confident the Algerian Federation will help us seize upon that opportunity.”
