Federations

Highlighting the achievements, journeys, and inspiring stories of legendary athletes and emerging stars in the world of sports.

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the international governing body for the sport of badminton recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Sport

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Main Organ

BWF Council

Membership

201 Member Associations

President

Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen

International Basketball Federation

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA, French: Fédération Internationale de Basketball) is the global governing body for basketball, overseeing rules, competitions, and international development worldwide.

212 Member Association

President

Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani

International Boxing Association

The International Boxing Association (IBA), formerly known as the Association Internationale de Boxe Amateur (AIBA), is the global governing body for amateur and professional boxing.

Lausanne, Switzerland

Main Organ

Congress

Membership

198 Member Association

President

Umar Kremlev

International Canoe Federation

The International Canoe Federation (ICF) is the global body that oversees canoe and kayak sports, promoting competitions and development worldwide.

Lausanne, Switzerland

Main Organ

Congress

Membership

171 National Federations

President

Thomas Konietzko

International Chess Federation

The International Chess Federation (Fédération Internationale des Échecs- FIDE) is the global governing body for chess, overseeing tournaments, ratings, and player development worldwide.

Established

1924

Headquarters

Lausanne, Switzerland

Main Organ

General Assembly

Membership

190 National Member Federations

President

Arkady Dvorkovich

International Cricket Council

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body for cricket, overseeing international tournaments, rules, and the development of the sport worldwide.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Main Organ

ICC Board

Membership

108 Member Association

President

Jay Shah

International Cycling Union

The International Cycling Union (Union Cycliste Internationale or the UCI) is the world governing body for sports cycling and oversees international competitive cycling events.

194 National Federations

President

David Lappartient

International Federation for Equestrian Sports

The International Federation for Equestrian Sports (Fédération Équestre Internationale-FEI) serves as the global governing authority for equestrian sports, overseeing regulations, international competitions, and the development of equestrian disciplines worldwide.

Lausanne, Switzerland

Main Organ

FEI General Assembly

Membership

136 National Federations

President

Ingmar De Vos

International Federation of American Football

The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) is the global governing body for American football, overseeing the sport’s development and international competitions.

75 Member Federations

President

Pierre Trochet

International Federation of Association Football

The International Federation of Association Football (Fédération Internationale de Football Association - FIFA) is the global governing body for association football, futsal, and beach soccer. It is responsible for the organisation and governance of football's major international tournaments.

211 National Associations

President

Gianni Infantino

International Federation of Basque Pelota

The International Federation of Basque Pelota (Fédération Internationale de Pelote Basque, FIPB) is the worldwide governing body for Basque Pelota, a court sport.

International Olympic Committee

Membership

58 Member Federations

President

Xavier Cazaubon

International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness

The International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness (IFBB), founded in 1946, is a global governing body for bodybuilding and fitness. It operates under the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education, an NGO recognised by UNESCO.

IFBB Executive Council

Membership

196 National Federations

President

Rafael Santonja

International Federation of Gymnastics

The International Gymnastics Federation (Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique, FIG) is the global governing body for competitive gymnastics, overseeing the sport’s development and competitions worldwide.

Lausanne, Switzerland

Main Organ

General Assembly

Membership

148 National Federations

President

Morinari Watanabe

International Federation of Muaythai Associations

The International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) is the world governing body for amateur Muay Thai, promoting and regulating the sport globally. It oversees international competitions and works to preserve the cultural heritage of Muay Thai.

130 National Associations

President

Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan

International Federation of Sport Climbing

The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) is the global governing body for sport climbing, overseeing competitions in lead, bouldering, and speed climbing.

86 National Federations

President

Marco Scolaris

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