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(RNN) - The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF), which includes ultimate Frisbee, was recognized as a sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sunday. Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact, t ... show more ›

(RNN) - The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF), which includes ultimate Frisbee, was recognized as a sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sunday.

Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact, team sport played with no referees and a flying disc. The game is played on a large field with an end zone for each team, which consists of seven players.

IOC recognition means the WFDF is responsible for managing and monitoring the everyday running of the sport, establishing technical aspects of their sport at Olympic Games and developing the sport worldwide.

The recognition does not, however, guarantee ultimate Frisbee will be included in the next Olympic Games. However, if the game is ever included in the Olympics, the WFDF will be the group in charge.

"This is an incredible milestone in the 30-year history of WFDF and a further important step for our International Federation in the development of our sport worldwide," said WFDF President Robert Rauch in a statement. "There could be no bigger anniversary present to the WFDF, which was launched in August 1985, and we are looking forward to continuing to work with the IOC as our partner in promoting flying disc sports around the globe."

The World Flying Disc Federation also represents all flying disc sports including ultimate, beach ultimate, disc golf, freestyle, guts and other events.

During the same meeting, the IOC also granted full recognition to South Sudan, which became a country in 2011.