The WAKO claim the development of their governing body has taken another key step forward following the decision of the CIFP.

Since its foundation by UNESCO and a number of international sports governing bodies in Paris in 1963, the goal of the CIFP is the worldwide defence and promotion of fair play.

The CIPF is recognised by the International Olympic Committee.

"WAKO gets inspired by the idea of fair play and wants in all aspects to focus on the athletes," said Borislav Pelevic, WAKO President.

"Observing the worldwide development within sports, we experience that credibility is at stake on many levels.

"Education is everything and WAKO want to strengthen its effort to promote fair play as an important educative tool within our movement.

"Our objective is that fair play will be a natural part of the behaviour through natural activities and will create involvement and understanding.

"Fair play through actions enabled is not only important for our athletes but is important for our entourage.

"So, let us have an objective to be a best practice using simple methods but yet creating important results."

Jenö Kamuti was re-elected as President of the CIFP on October 14, coinciding with the World Fair Play Award Ceremony at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Budapest.

The Hungarian praised the effort of the WAKO in delivering fair play, having witnessed the governing body’s efforts during the Cadets and Junior Championship in Dublin during August.