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Who We Are
Founded in September 2019, World Camelids Sport (WCS) is incorporated as a non-profit organization in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with its headquarters based in Riyadh. From its inception, WCS has committed to applying the highest standards and best practices of governance, focusing on integrity, transparency, development, and unity. As the federation continues to grow, our strategic plan is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the sport and its global community. This plan serves as the foundation for WCS’s long-term goals and our ongoing dedication to advancing camelid sports worldwide.
Strategic Pillars
There are four strategic pillars essential to achieving the overall objectives of WCS
1. World Class Competition & Events
2. Sustainability, Animal Welfare & Athlete’s Protection
3. Community Engagement, Education & People Empowerment
4. Global Partnerships, Research & Innovation
Projects, Activities and Outcomes
Flagship Programs
Each Strategic Pillar is supported by a Flagship Program, which has several projects and activities under its umbrella all focused on achieving the objectives of each pillar.
Flagship Program 1 - Celebrate
🌟 Projects:
- 🏇 Jockey Identification
- 🎓 WCS Rising Academy
- 📜 Camelids Certification
- 🌍 WCS World Tour
- 🏆 WCS World Championships
🏅 Outcome
WCS has a consistent and valuable global competition calendar encompassing Olympic standards.
Flagship Program 2 - Care
🌟 Projects:
- 🐪 Camelids Protection & Training
- 👀 Observer Project
- 🧪 Anti-doping & Screening
🏅 Outcome
WCS applies the highest standards for camelids welfare and athlete safety while ensuring equity and fairness in sport.
Flagship Program 3 - Lead
🌟 Projects:
- 🎓 WCS Campus
- 🎭 Camelids Festival
- 🌱 WCS CSR
🏅 Outcome
WCS’ constituencies are skilled and equipped with the necessary knowledge and expertise to ensure effective governance, promotion and responsible development of camelids sport.
Flagship Program 4 - Legitimacy
🌟 Projects:
- 🤝 WCS Top Partners
- 📢 Advocacy Campaign
- 🧪 WCS Lab
🏅 Outcome
WCS’ recognition, influence and autonomy contribute to engaging a growing community of experts and supporters.
🌍 Impact
These programs, projects, activities and outcomes all feed into the hope to achieve the ultimate impact:
Camelids sports is a worldwide reality, engaging a growing audience and participation in sport while strengthening a sustainable, resilient and ethical economic sector
To learn more, you can download our full strategic plan [here].
Our core values
Our principles
The Federation pledges to refrain, in all circumstances and occasions, from implementing and supporting any rules or regulations that may lead to any of the following:
1- Discrimination against any of the competitors, trainers, or owners based on race, gender, political, or religious grounds.
2- Discrimination against any hybrid breed.
3- As the Federation promotes a safe sporting environment, it prohibits all forms of harassment and mistreatment and will not allow their occurrence.
Executive Office
ICRF Members
1- His Highness Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed Al Saud, Chairman of the Executive Office of the International Camel Federation.
2- Vice-presidents representing the continental camel federations (Asian Camel Federation, African Camel Federation, European Camel Federation), according to the duration of their tenure in office, are:
A.His Excellency Abdullah Mubarak Al Muhairi (Vice President, Asian Camel Racing Federation).
B. Mr. Saad El Omda (Vice President, African Camel Racing Federation).
C. Mr. Gergely Muranyi (Vice-President, European Camel Federation).
D. Mr. Mohammed Al-Balawi (Secretary-General).
A global camel racing organization, promoting communication and heritage.
- King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia
- info@the-icrf.org
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