The International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) is the highest authority and world governing body for the sport of jump roping and rope skipping. [1] [2]
The IJRU was created by a merger of the International Rope Skipping Federation and the World Jump Rope Federation. [3] On July 12, 2021, It became the 10th International Federation to gain Observer status from the Global Association of International Sports Federations. [4]
In March 2021, the IJRU and the Olympic Channel announced an agreement to broadcast and promote a series of jump rope events. [5]
To develop the sport of jump rope and rope skipping globally, the IJRU accredits regional jump rope unions across the world and organizes/regulates skipping events. [2] [6] [7] [8]