International Projects
Building the Future Together
GAPAF’s international projects are designed to unite sport, education, science, culture and responsible event development. During the next decade, we intend to work with organisations that share our commitment to athlete welfare, transparent governance, technical quality and constructive international dialogue.
This roadmap expresses strategic ambitions rather than guaranteed outcomes. Every initiative will be developed through consultation, appropriate agreements, local law and the capacity of participating partners.
Six International Project Areas
Each programme will be adapted to the needs, legislation and sporting structures of participating countries.
National Structures
Support emerging national federations and recognised organisations with governance guidance, membership frameworks, competition administration and pathways for sustainable local growth.
International Academy Network
Develop multilingual education for coaches, judges, riggers, officials and event teams through recognised experts, regional seminars and accessible digital learning.
Global Event Pathway
Create a coherent calendar of regional competitions, international cups, development festivals and major championships supported by common technical and safeguarding standards.
Research Cooperation
Engage universities, sports medicine specialists and technical laboratories to strengthen injury prevention, training methodology, equipment safety and evidence-based athlete development.
Access and Inclusion
Encourage youth participation, women’s leadership, adaptive opportunities and responsible community programmes that respect local culture and protect participants.
Connected Sport
Develop digital registration, education, results, accreditation and media systems that improve transparency, communication and access across borders.
Our 2026–2036 Horizon
Progress will be reviewed regularly with national members, technical commissions, athletes and external experts.
Foundation
- Map international stakeholders and regional needs.
- Strengthen governance and safeguarding frameworks.
- Launch pilot education and development exchanges.
- Establish technical working groups.
Regional Expansion
- Support regional hubs and multilingual education.
- Develop recurring international event pathways.
- Build university and sports science cooperation.
- Expand judge and coach mobility programmes.
Consolidation
- Align quality standards across participating regions.
- Strengthen athlete representation and welfare systems.
- Advance digital accreditation and results services.
- Build responsible commercial and media partnerships.
Global Maturity
- Evaluate the decade and publish the next strategy.
- Maintain stable continental cooperation mechanisms.
- Deliver flagship projects with long-term host partners.
- Share knowledge and recognised good practice globally.
A Network Based on Mutual Respect
GAPAF seeks dialogue with institutions capable of contributing knowledge, public value, technical expertise or sustainable resources.
Any cooperation, recognition or institutional status will be described only after formal confirmation by the relevant parties.
Principles of International Cooperation
Integrity
Clear mandates, documented decisions, transparent criteria and responsible use of resources.
Safety First
Athlete welfare, safeguarding, qualified personnel and technically appropriate venues.
Local Respect
Projects adapted to national law, local culture and the capacity of participating organisations.
Shared Value
Cooperation designed to produce durable benefits for athletes, partners and host communities.
Propose an International Project
If your federation, institution, city, university or organisation shares these objectives, we welcome an initial dialogue. Please describe your organisation, country, proposed field of cooperation and the value the project could create for athletes and communities.
