On Tuesday (December 6), it was announced the IOC Executive Board had provisionally recognised the sports following an Executive Board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland.

This means they can apply for IOC development funding, from which they have both already received $25,000 (£20,000/23,000), and are now members of the Association of IOC Recognised International Federations (ARISF).

They can also get money to spend on anti-doping and other projects.

Their recognition has been celebrated among their leaders.

"A lifelong dream of so many has finally been achieved," said general secretary of the  International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IMFA) Stephan Fox

"This is the achievement of all the hard working National Federations which volunteer their time, our Executive Board whom have served with passion for so many years, our technical officials whom ensure that fair play is observed on all levels and our educators and coaches whom continually develop the sport and athletes."

Jeff Webb, President of the International Cheer Union (ICU), said the IOC's decision was a "monumental milestone".

“We are truly honored to receive this recognition by the Executive Board of the IOC,” he said. 

“This decision will greatly assist us as we strive to create opportunities for healthy participation and competition for millions of Cheer athletes worldwide.”

Provisional membership lasts for up to three years and can only be made full at an IOC Session, the next due to be in September 2017 at Lima in Peru.

Until granted full membership, the sports cannot be considered for any part of the Olympic Games programme.