Developing rope skipping across India
The Indian Rope Skipping Federation works to create structured, safe and credible opportunities for players, coaches, judges, schools and sports administrators.
A federation focused on people and pathways
IRSF is a national sports federation dedicated to the promotion and development of rope skipping in India. Through competitions, technical education, school programmes and an expanding state and district network, the federation works to help participants progress from grassroots involvement to higher levels of performance.
From grassroots participation to national competition
Competitions
Organising structured national, regional and school-level tournaments under IRSF rules.
Technical Education
Providing training and development opportunities for coaches, judges and technical officials.
Player Development
Creating registration, competition and learning pathways for rope skipping athletes.
Schools & Institutions
Supporting school participation and providing technical assistance for organised competition.
Association Network
Supporting state and district bodies to develop sustainable local programmes.
International Opportunities
Connecting eligible Indian athletes with authorised international participation opportunities.
A movement built over more than two decades
Rope skipping began developing as an organised competitive sport in India around the year 2000. Since then, sustained work by administrators, coaches, schools, associations and athletes has expanded its reach.
Organised development begins
Rope skipping starts establishing itself in India as a structured competitive and educational sports activity.
Wider institutional participation
The sport developed through school systems and competitions, including participation in KVS national tournaments and many years within the SGFI Games structure.
Regional tournaments introduced
IRSF expanded its competition structure through regional tournaments to create more accessible pathways.
Learning and certification
The federation is developing blended technical education combining online learning, practical training, assessment and digital records.
IRSF tournaments
IRSF National Championship
The principal national championship organised by the federation.
Federation Cup
A major national-level competitive platform conducted under IRSF technical rules.
Regional Tournaments
Regional events strengthening the pathway to national participation.
India Inter-School Championship
A competition platform dedicated to schools and emerging athletes.
Connected through sport and education
IRSF works with international rope skipping organisations, educational institutions and Indian sports bodies to promote participation, technical standards and athlete opportunities.
Harpal Singh Flora
Founder and promoter of organised rope skipping in India
Harpal Singh Flora is one of the founders who introduced and promoted rope skipping as an organised sport in India. His work has included national development, international representation and the creation of school-level opportunities.
- Former Vice President, International Rope Skipping Federation (FISAC)
- Former President, Asian Rope Skipping Federation
- Founder President, World Inter-School Rope Skipping Organisation
Opportunities beyond India
IRSF is authorised to facilitate eligible Indian participation in selected international competitions, including the AAU Junior Olympic Games in the United States, Double Dutch competition in New York and the Universal Championship, subject to the applicable selection and event requirements.
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