Winter Olympic Federations

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/winter-olympic-federations

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the headquarters?Lausanne, Switzerland
2. What is the current president?Ivo Ferriani, also President of the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation
3. Why did the name change from AIWF to WOF?The name changed to show its close link with the Olympics and to keep the name simple and modern. The change happened in 2000 and again in 2023.
4. How does the WOF help athletes and fans?The WOF plans the event calendar so races don’t overlap, talks about athlete safety, and works with governments to build better ice rinks and ski slopes.

International Olympic Committee (IOC): The supreme authority governing the Olympic Games, responsible for their organization and promotion.
International Sports Federations: Global governing bodies responsible for the administration and development of specific sports.
Competition Calendar Coordination: The process of scheduling sporting events to avoid conflicts and optimize participation and viewership.