The Federation Internationale de Pelote Vasca (Fipv) is the umbrella organization of all national basque pelota organizations worldwide. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and administers all aspects of basque pelota sport globally. 157 countries are affiliated with the Fipv after seven national federations were added at the 2008 Fipv Congress in Rome.
In light of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Fipv suspended athletes from Russia and Belarus from competing at any Federation Internationale de Pelote Vasca events, and suspended all officials from these countries from officiating at any event sanctioned by the Fipv, as well as from attending or participating in any Fipv meetings, committees, and forums. In March 2023, the Russian Basque Pelota Federation sent a letter addressing the ISF and urging them to reverse the decision and allow Russian athletes to compete in ISF events. The RBP's statement included claims that the war was actually started by Ukraine and that 'Russia defends peace'. In May 2023, the Federation Internationale de Pelote Vasca reinstated Russian and Belarusian athletes, shortly after a Russian missile attack forced the cancellation of a basque pelota event in Ukraine.
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There are five continental associations affiliated with the Fipv. These associations are responsible for organizing continental championships, providing support for their member federations, and communicating their interests at the Fipv Board meetings.
Federation Internationale de Pelote Vasca: A comprehensive guide on Fipv's role in global basque pelota sport http://fipv.org/guide
2022 Fipv's reaction to Russian invasion of Ukraine: Detailed report on Fipv's actions in response to the invasion http://fipv.org/ukraine_invasion
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