Thursday June 10th, 2021 1:30pm
On Nov. 30, 2018, World Lacrosse (though it was still known at that time as the Federation of International Lacrosse) received provisional recognition from the International Olympic Committee. It was an essential step toward inclusion in future Games, and the timing was imperative as the IOC has since slowed or ceased granting recognition to new federations.
On Thursday, World Lacrosse took a similar step forward as the IOC Executive Board recommended full recognition for the entity. Now the IOC Membership vote is all that remains, and that could come as soon as next month.
“While today’s decision by the IOC Executive Board represents yet another important milestone for World Lacrosse, we will not rest or stand still, World Lacrosse CEO Jim Scherr said in a statement. This is a catalyst that will drive and shape our efforts to continue expanding opportunities for participation in lacrosse and improving our capabilities as an international fede
World Lacrosse officially support Sleeping Warrior Kenya documentary
World Lacrosse has pledged its support to the documentary
Sleeping Warrior, which follows the story of the sport s first women s African team to compete in a World Championship.
Kenya s under-19 national team made history in Peterborough in Canada when they appeared at the 2019 World Lacrosse Women s Under-19 World Championship.
World Lacrosse officially endorsed the documentary and has now been named as an official promotional partner for the release.
This comes through a unique deal with documentary partners Quarry Island Films and Sleeping Warrior Productions.
All three parties will cooperate in securing global distribution for the documentary.