Federation of International Touch Member Forum – Singapore 2024

Touch Singapore (TSG) is hosting the Federation of International Touch Member Forum 2024 from February 23-25 which aims to discuss matters surrounding the sport and its future.

It will be the first time since November 2019, since the COVID-19 pandemic that the meeting will take place. Official representatives from National Touch Organisations (NTOs) worldwide, are expected to attend, with representatives from 20 member nations confirmed.

David Crocker, FIBA World Cup Executive Director, and Corey Bell, Sports Marketing International, will deliver special guest presentations.

“We would like to welcome our colleagues and guests from around the world to our sunny island home of Singapore! We are excited for the road ahead and can’t wait to work together to further the future of the game as well as make lifelong connections.” said Chris Hallewell, President TSG.

Peter Topp, Director of FIT, added, “This Forum serves as a unique opportunity for nations to strengthen global networks, discuss key challenges, and collaborate on strategies that will impact the future of Touch.”

Photo Credit: Touch Rugby Singapore (TSG)

Among the topics discussed at the Federation of International Touch Member Forum according to FIT are discussions on global development, business strategies, technical advancements, and the promotion of inclusivity and gender equity.

Key Forum sessions:

• Developing Touch Globally
• The Business of Touch
• Technical & Game Development
• Touch World Cup Updates (2024, 2028)
• Youth Development & Youth World Cup
• Inclusivity and Gender Equity
• Commercial Partnerships Strategy

Highlighted topics:

• Partnership Strategies
• Business of Touch Competitions
• Touch World Cup Event Structure
• International Event Scheduling for 9 Years
• FIT Rules and Eligibility
• Global Game Development
• Youth Development and Continental Delivery
• Other Sporting Events and Competitions
• Exploring Gambling, Gender, and Inclusivity

The 2024 Touch World Cup (TWC) is scheduled to take place from 15 July to 21 July 2024 in Nottingham, UK and so far teams from Thailand, Hong Kong China, the Philippines, Japan & Singapore have been confirmed from Asia – that we have seen.

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