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The International Jump Rope Union (“IJRU”) is pleased to announce a new chapter in its ongoing partnership with The Olympic Channel for its 2023 World Jump Rope Championship event taking place at the Ed Robson Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.

This premier event is available to watch free on Olympics.com from July 21st - 23rd (schedule below).

21 JULY 19:00-20:30 MDT / 1:00-2:30 UTC
22 JULY 18:00-20:30 MDT / 0:00-2:30 UTC
23 JULY 15:00-17:00 MDT / 21:00-23:00 UTC

IJRU holds its World Championships biannually featuring the top jump rope athletes in single rope and double dutch disciplines across the globe. These athletes compete in a preliminary round to secure a spot in the finals, and ultimately, compete for the title of World Champion. In 2023, over 1,200 athletes representing 27 countries will compete in Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 16th - 23rd. The event will be produced by QTV Media and live streamed on www.ijru.sport.

“IJRU is proud to showcase our sport on the Olympic Channel. Our jump rope athletes have the passion, competitiveness, and creativity that all athletes embody. The sport of jump rope has a storied history, and we are thrilled the Olympic Channel will share in our ongoing journey.”

- Shaun Hamilton, IJRU President

About IJRU

Since 1973 the competitive sport of jump rope/ skipping has made its indelible mark on the world of sports. Since that time the sport has experienced tremendous growth and development and has evolved into the International Jump Rope Union (IJRU), the sole international governing body of jump rope. IJRU represents the merged international federations of Fédération Internationale de Saut à la Corde - International Rope Skipping Federation (FISAC-IRSF) and the World Jump Rope Federation (WJRF). Combined these two entities have produced 21 world championships. Today IJRU enjoys Observer Status with the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) and with the Alliance of Independent recognized Members of Sport (AIMS). IJRU also has signatory status to the World Anti-Doping Association (WADA) and is a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation in the state of Ohio, USA.

For more information on the International Jump Rope Union, visit www.ijru.sport

About the Olympic Channel

The Olympic Channel is a multi-platform global media destination where fans can discover, engage, and share in the power of sport and the excitement of the Olympic Games all year round. Offering original programming, news, live sports events and highlights, the Olympic Channel provides additional exposure for sports and athletes 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in 11 languages. The Olympic Channel was launched in August 2016 in support of the IOC’s goal, set out in Olympic Agenda 2020, of providing a new way to engage younger generations, fans, and new audiences with the Olympic Movement. The Olympic Channel is available worldwide at olympics.com and mobile apps.

Olympics.com Press Release for IJRU 2023