Song & The Olympics
From high school gyms to the world stage — the journey toward Olympic recognition.
Representing the United States on the World Stage
Los Alamitos High School Song has been selected from thousands of teams across the United States to represent our country at the ICU World Championships — competing against 72 other nations in the world's most prestigious international pom competition.
The International Cheer Union (ICU) is the governing body recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for cheerleading and pom. The ICU World Championships represent the highest level of international competition — where the best teams from every continent compete for their country.
For the athletes on this team, this isn't just a competition. It's a chance to wear “USA” across their chest and compete for their country — just like any other Olympic-track athlete.
72+
Countries Competing
ICU
IOC-Recognized Body
2026
World Championships
USA
Representing America
What is the ICU?
The International Cheer Union (ICU) is the world governing body for cheerleading, pom, and performance cheer — officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Founded in 2004, the ICU represents over 100 national federations and organizes the annual World Championships.
IOC recognition is the critical first step on the path to becoming an Olympic sport. The ICU has been actively campaigning for Olympic inclusion, with competitive pom/cheer gaining momentum alongside sports like breakdancing, skateboarding, and surfing that have recently joined the Olympic program.
The Olympic Path
IOC Recognition — ✓ Achieved
ICU recognized by IOC in 2016
World Anti-Doping Compliance — ✓ Achieved
Full WADA compliance
Demonstration Sport — In Progress
Working toward inclusion
Full Olympic Sport — The Goal
Campaigning for future Games
More Than a Trophy
Olympic recognition would change everything for pom and song athletes:
Scholarship Opportunities
Greater athletic scholarship availability at the collegiate level
Title IX Implications
Official sport status opens doors for funding and program support
Global Legitimacy
The world would finally see what we already know — this is a sport
Youth Pipeline
More young athletes would pursue pom knowing it leads somewhere
Media Coverage
National and international broadcast exposure for competitions
Athlete Identity
No more explaining what you do — the world would know
Support the Movement
Every member of USA Song adds a voice to the movement. Join us as we champion pom and song's place on the world stage.
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