Late last year, in an exclusive interview with InsideTheGames, WFDF President Robert "Nob" Rauch made no secret of the ultimate goal of the federation he leads: to become an Olympic sport.

When asked about inclusion in the Olympic programme, there was no dodging the question, and he specifically stated: "It is our strategic plan with a specific goal of Brisbane 2032. We believe that flying disc is an ideal candidate to be considered for inclusion in the programme." 

A few days ago, "Nob" met with the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee along with the Director of the 2024 World Ultimate Championships, Mr Mat Ryan, AFDA Board Members such as Leticia Chapman and Alexi Paasonen, as well as Cindy Hook (CEO of Brisbane 2032) and Brendan Keane (Director of Sport for Brisbane 2032).

The important meeting, held at the new headquarters of the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee, was held to present the flying disc for consideration in the Olympic programme.

In this way, the world's foremost authority on Flying Disc will continue to pursue the goals of the federation he leads to "encourage participation and vision for the sport of Frisbee at all levels, from grassroots recreational participation to the highest levels of elite competition, for both men and women, and in mixed-gender competitions", something Rauch had outlined for 2024.

He knows that it won't be easy and that there's still a long way to go, but he's sure that being part of the Olympics will help raise the profile of a sport that's growing rapidly around the world.

Volunteers wanted

Among the remarkable aspects of the sport and its unique spirit of play, volunteers are an important part and the campaign has begun for the tournaments to be held in Australia in the second half of the year, the 2024 World Ultimate Championships (WUC) and WFDF Guts Championships, from 31 August to 7 September 2024 at the Runaway Bay Sports Precinct West, Gold Coast, Queensland.

The Australian hosts of the WUC 2024 are looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers who will be provided with significant benefits to support their participation, including full accommodation, a full catering package, uniforms and training, as well as access to parties and social events within a framework of gender equality and universality.

According to the tournament organisers, this opportunity is highly conducive to creating lifelong friendships within the global Ultimate community and building professional and personal skills.