FISpT's Board Approves 2026–2028 Strategic Plan for Global Sport for All

The International Sport for All Federation (FISpT) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has formally approved the FISpT Strategic Plan 2026–2028, a three-year roadmap designed to transform the federation’s long-standing IOC recognition and historical legacy into visible services for members and concrete Sport for All impact worldwide.

The Strategic Plan will now be submitted to the FISpT membership for consideration and approval. Members are invited to review the document carefully and submit their comments, observations and proposed amendments before the final approval process.

The Plan is designed to move FISpT from institutional preservation towards visible, practical and member-focused delivery. It seeks to build on FISpT’s history, international standing and IOC recognition by creating a stronger governance and membership platform, delivering practical Sport for All programmes, expanding strategic partnerships and positioning the Federation as a credible contributor to global Sport for All policy and practice.

“By approving this plan, the Board has sent a strong signal that FISpT is ready to move from recognition to delivery,” stated the FISpT CEO, Marco Tomasini. “Our goal is to become the global Sport for All federation that connects policy to practice and supports national systems with real tools, not just titles.”

By 2028, the plan envisages FISpT as a clearly defined global Sport for All federation focused on formally recognised national members, driven by policy and evidence, and differentiated through a distinct role in the international ecosystem.

The Strategic Plan adopts a lean and flexible operating model. During the initial phase, FISpT will seek to maintain a low fixed-cost base and use temporary project teams, consultants, volunteers, partner organisations, universities and accredited experts when specific expertise is required.

Key elements of the 2026–2028 Strategic Plan

The Strategic Plan is organized around five strategic pillars and complementary implementation and rebranding measures.

1. Governance & Membership The first pillar aims to build a strong, accountable federation with a clear member value proposition. Priority actions include defining membership criteria, finalising a new constitution, electing a diverse Board, hiring an Executive Director and staff, publishing audited financial statements and annual reports, and providing governance training and online tools for member organisations. By 2028, FISpT targets membership growth in priority regions, stronger trust signals through transparency, and tangible value for members via toolkits, webinars and defined service points. 

2. Programmes & Events The second pillar focuses on making FISpT visible through practical Sport for All campaigns and low-cost tools for members. The plan foresees an annual World Sport for All Day campaign, the provision of event kits (posters, social media badges, messaging), regular webinars and conferences on topics such as sport and inclusion, micro-grants and training for national projects, and alignment with IOC themes such as youth and environment. Success will be measured by campaign reach, uptake of reusable programme kits and documented local impact of pilot projects. 

3. Advocacy & Partnerships Under the third pillar, FISpT will position itself as a credible bridge between members and global policy agendas, including the IOC, UN-linked initiatives and major Sport for All organisations such as TAFISA, ISCA and ICSSPE. The plan calls for a partnership map, representation in IOC commissions, engagement with UNESCO and WHO, production of policy briefs linking Sport for All to the SDGs, formal memorandums of understanding with peer organisations, and advocacy for Sport for All funding. Indicators of success include a clear division of roles with key actors, increased presence in policy forums and coalition materials, and co-developed initiatives or policy products.

4. Knowledge & Research The fourth pillar creates a knowledge platform that members can use and partners can cite. FISpT will develop a Sport for All Observatory concept, publish an annual “State of Sport for All” brief, curate research and best-practice toolkits, partner with universities and research bodies, and build an online resource library. By 2028, the federation aims for the resource library to become a living repository of practical tools, the annual brief to be recognised as a reference point, and academic collaborations to enhance credibility and access to funding.

5. Communications & Branding The fifth pillar seeks to make the federation understandable, contemporary and discoverable through renewed communications and branding. Planned actions include refreshing the website around services, members and resources, developing brand guidelines and templates, telling member stories via photos, videos and case studies, professionalising communications with dedicated staff and active social media, regular newsletters, and a “Sport for All Champions” ambassador programme. Expected outcomes are a unified identity, measurable growth in digital audience and stronger visibility for member organisations.

Implementation and proposed rebranding

Implementation will follow a phased approach, starting with governance and membership reforms and core communications, then moving into programme roll-out and knowledge development as capacity grows. The plan integrates regular monitoring against 2028 success measures and continuous member feedback.

A dedicated section of the plan also proposes a rebranding of the federation from “Fédération Internationale du Sport pour Tous (FISpT)” to the operating name “World Sport for All,” aligning with the trend of “World …” names within the Olympic Movement while preserving FISpT’s legal identity and legacy. This rebranding aims to provide a clearer, more accessible global identity for the federation and its campaigns.

“Sport for All needs organisations that connect global vision with local reality,” the FISpT CEO added. “With this plan, we are committing FISpT to become that bridge – from policy to practice, from recognition to real impact.”

Members are encouraged to submit comments that are specific, constructive and supported by practical recommendations. Contributions from National Members, Individual Members, Committee Members, International Federation Members, International Organisation Members and Associate Members will all be considered within the applicable governance framework.

For further information about the FISpT Strategic Plan 2026–2028 or to learn how to get involved, please contact the FISpT Office at office@fisptsportforall.org

FISpT Strategic Plan 2026-2028.pdf

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