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ICU — International Cheer Union

Cheerleading's world governing body — full IOC recognition in 2021, with 100+ national federations and the World Cheerleading Championships.
✓ Last reviewed: August 2026

What is the ICU?

The International Cheer Union is cheerleading's world governing body — more than 100 national federations, the World Cheerleading Championships, and full IOC recognition granted in 2021 after a provisional period from 2016.[1] [2]

References

  1. ICU — about. Accessed August 2026.
  2. ICU — International Cheer Union. Accessed August 2026.