FILsanctioned

FILsanctioned is a term used in sports reporting to denote that a competition, event, athlete, or activity has been officially approved or regulated by the international federation historically known as FIL. The designation signals that the fixture or participant adheres to the federation’s rules, classification systems, eligibility requirements, and anti-doping standards, and that results are recognized for international rankings and qualification processes.

Historical context and evolution: The federation historically used the acronym FIL in many languages; in 2014 its operations were reorganized under the name United World Wrestling (UWW). In modern writing, most references use UWW as the sanctioning authority, and the phrase "FIL-sanctioned" appears primarily in archival material or in discussions of the federation’s earlier era.

Scope and implications: A FIL sanction could apply to international championships, continental or national qualifiers, and events approved to receive official status and ranking points. Sanctions also cover officiating, coaching development programs, and eligibility adjudications. Conversely, the federation can impose suspensions or revocations if rules, doping controls, or ethical codes are violated, affecting a person’s or event’s sanctioned status.

See also: United World Wrestling, FILA, sport sanctions, anti-doping regimes.