World Rowing Federation facts for kids
| Sport | Rowing |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Worldwide |
| Abbreviation | FISA, WR |
| Founded | 25 June 1892 |
| Headquarters | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| President | Jean-Christophe Rolland |
| Official website | |
The World Rowing Federation, or World Rowing, previously known as FISA (French: Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d'Aviron), is the international governing body for rowing. Its current president is Jean-Christophe Rolland who succeeded Denis Oswald at a ceremony held in Lucerne in July 2014.
The World Rowing Cup, World Rowing Championships, and other such competitions are overseen by this organization.
See also
In Spanish: Federación Internacional de Sociedades de Remo para niños
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