The International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) is excited to announce that the Asian Jump Rope Union (AJRU) has been recognized as the official continental organization representing Asia within the sport of jump rope/rope skipping. This unanimous decision was made by the IJRU Board of Directors at the August 14, 2021 Board of Directors meeting. 

Shaun Hamilton, President of IJRU, stated: 

"IJRU welcomes AJRU with open arms and we are excited for this development in Asia. Mr. Michael Chan, AJRU President, and his team have done a great job in organizing the Asian region into an effective organization. Congratulations are in order and we look forward to partnering with AJRU in the future."

When asked about this announcement, Michael Chan, the President of AJRU, gave the following remarks:

This is mark stone for Asian Jump Rope Sports. Thanks for support from IJRU and Jump Rope community. AJRU has the same vision as IJRU, will work closely with IJRU as IJRU’s continental organization,and work with all Asian members to move Jump Rope sports forward in Asia.

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