IOC Recognition
On 19 September President Koren was informed by Sports Director Felli that the IOC Executive Committee had decided to recommend TWIF for outright IOC Recognition, this decision has to be ratified by the 113 Session in Salt Lake City, USA in 2002
Membership International Organizations
Following the IOC recognition of TWIF, TWIF became member of ARISF and now also obtains IOC financial support through ARISF (USD 3.300) additional to the direct contribution of the IOC
Development
Website The TWIF website is now hosted by Sport Centric (after the liquidation of WorldSportCom) web address
Uniform TWIF Judges uniforms Polo Shirt, Sweater, Cap and Jacket and trousers for wet conditions was introduced at the World Games in Akita. (sponsored by ASICS)
Video Mr. Koren has finalized the instruction video on judging. Tapes are made available on various formats. Produced by Dijk Media-Netherlands