The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the WFDF 2025 Asia-Oceanic Ultimate Championships (AOUC) and the inaugural World Guts Club Championships (WGCC), held from 3–7 September in Kamisu, Japan. Over five days, more than 1,200 athletes and coaches from across the region came together to compete in one of WFDF’s largest gatherings of the Flying Disc community in Asia to date. With 51 Ultimate teams and 8 Guts clubs representing …
Flying Disc Spotlight Turns to Kamisu with Asia Oceanic Ultimate Championships and First-Ever World Guts Club Championships
Kamisu City, Japan — The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is proud to announce the upcoming WFDF 2025 Asia Oceanic Ultimate Championships (AOUC) and the inaugural WFDF 2025 World Guts Club Championships (WGCC) — set to take place in Kamisu City, Ibaraki, Japan, with over 1,200 participants including athletes and coaches ready to take part in five spirited days of international play. Organized in close partnership with the Japan Flying Disc Association (JFDA), a founding …
WFDF Unveils New Online Results Experience with Launch of “Live! by BULA”
Kamisu City, Japan — The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is proud to announce the launch of a new digital platform for event results and scheduling: Live! by BULA. This upgrade brings a fresh and intuitive look to WFDF’s event pages while requiring no changes from back-end users or tournament organizers. Live! by BULA will be integrated just in time to be showcased at the WFDF 2025 Asia Oceanic Ultimate Championships (AOUC) in Kamisu, Japan …
World Flying Disc Federation Signs Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration, Reinforcing Commitment to Gender Equality in Sport
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) today announced its official signing of the Brighton Declaration, a landmark international treaty dedicated to advancing gender equality in sport. By endorsing this crucial declaration, WFDF reaffirms its deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all individuals involved in Flying Disc sports worldwide. The Brighton Declaration, established by the International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG) in 1994 and updated as the Brighton Plus Helsinki …
WFDF and FICS Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Deliver Chiropractic Care at WFDF Events
Chengdu, China — The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) and the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China, furthering their collaboration to support athlete health and well-being at WFDF events. The signing ceremony featured WFDF President Robert “Nob” Rauch, alongside FICS President Dr Martin Isaksson and FICS Secretary General Dr Brian Nook, formalising a partnership that will see certified sports chiropractors …
Cat Phillips Elected to IWGA Athletes’ Committee at The World Games 2025
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is pleased to announce that Australian Flying Disc athlete Catherine “Cat” Phillips has been elected to the International World Games Association (IWGA) Athletes’ Committee at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China. Phillips was one of seven athletes selected from a field of 20 candidates representing sports across the IWGA membership. The IWGA announced the list of candidates on 19 May 2025, with voting open to all accredited athletes …
Top Leaders of Flying Disc Sports Meet in Chengdu
WFDF hosts meetings with PDGA, USAU, and UFA to discuss further collaboration and cooperation The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) hosted meetings with the leadership of several of the largest Flying Disc organizations in the world, all in attendance at The World Games 2025 that featured both Disc Golf and Ultimate. It was an incredible opportunity for constructive and productive discussions which are expected to result in new levels of cooperation and collaboration. Formal and …
Team USA wins Ultimate Gold Medal in Thrilling Final at The World Games 2025 Chengdu
Canada claims Silver, France earns Bronze Chengdu, China – August 2025 — The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is proud to announce the results of the Ultimate competition at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China. In a spectacular finale capping the five day event at the beautiful stadium at Chengdu Sport University, Team USA captured the gold medal in the mixed-gender Ultimate event, edging out Canada who secured silver, while France celebrated bronze on …
TWG Disc Golf Park Unveiled in Chengdu as a Lasting Legacy of the 2025 World Games
On the morning of August 16th, the unveiling ceremony of “TWG Disc Golf Park” took place at the beautiful Guixi Ecological Park in the Wuhou District of Chengdu, the venue that just six days ago hosted the Disc Golf competition of The World Games 2025. The ceremony featured Robert “Nob” Rauch, President of the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF), together with Mr. Liu Junzhu, Director of the Chinese Leisure Sports Administrative Center of the General …
WFDF Mourns the Loss of a Respected Leader and Friend: Volker Bernardi
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its Secretary General, Volker Bernardi, at the age of 56 after a sudden, short illness. Volker joined WFDF in 2011 as its first full-time Executive Director and served in this role with dedication and integrity for more than 14 years. During this period, he was instrumental in guiding the federation through a period of significant growth and professionalization. His leadership helped …