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 National Basketball Federations

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 Federations

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

International Fencing Federation

The International Fencing Federation (Fédération Internationale d'Escrime, FIE) is the global governing body for the sport of fencing. It regulates international competitions and promotes the development of fencing worldwide.

Lausanne, Switzerland

Main Organ

Congress

Membership

157 national federations

President

N/A

International Floorball Federation

The International Floorball Federation (IFF) is the worldwide governing body for the sport of floorball. It oversees international competition and establishes the rules of the sport.

80 national associations

President

Tomas Eriksson

International Golf Federation

The International Golf Federation (IGF) is the international federation recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the world governing body for golf.

Lausanne, Switzerland

Main Organ

Executive Committee

Membership

152 National Federation Members and 21 Professional Members

President

Annika Sorenstam

International Handball Federation

The International Handball Federation (IHF) is the administrative and controlling body for handball worldwide. IHF is responsible for the organisation of handball's major international tournaments.

209 national associations

President

Dr. Hassan Moustafa

International Hockey Federation

The International Hockey Federation (FIH, Fédération Internationale de Hockey) is the global governing body for field hockey, organising international competitions and promoting the sport worldwide.

Lausanne, Switzerland

Main Organ

FIH Executive Board

Membership

140 national associations

President

Tayyab Ikram

International Ice Hockey Federation

The International Ice Hockey Federation is a worldwide governing body for ice hockey and in-line hockey.

83 national associations

President

Luc Tardif

International Judo Federation

The International Judo Federation (IJF) is the global governing body for judo, overseeing international competitions and promoting the sport worldwide.

205 national associations

President

Mariuș Vizer

International Modern Pentathlon Union

The International Modern Pentathlon Union (Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne), commonly known by the acronym UIPM, is the international governing body of modern pentathlon.

115 national federations

President

Dr. Klaus Schormann

International Olympic Committee

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the governing body responsible for overseeing the Olympic Movement and organising the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.

Established

23 June 1894

Headquarters

Lausanne, Switzerland

Main Organ

Session

Membership

206 National Olympic Committees

President

Thomas Bach

International Rugby League

International Rugby League is the global governing body for rugby league, overseeing international competitions, promoting the sport worldwide, and managing rules and player development.

54 national rugby league federations

President

John Grant

International Shooting Sport Federation

The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) governs Olympic and non-Olympic shooting events globally, overseeing competitions, regulations, and development across various shooting disciplines.

163 Member Federations

President

Vladimir Lisin, Luciano Rossi

International Skating Union

The International Skating Union is the international governing body for competitive ice skating disciplines, including figure skating, synchronized skating, speed skating, and short track speed skating.

Established

1892

Headquarters

Lausanne, Switzerland

Main Organ

ISU Congress

Membership

87 national associations

President

Kim Jae-youl

International Ski Federation

The International Ski Federation is the highest international governing body for skiing and snowboarding. It provides leadership and direction for the growth and development of the sport.

Oberhofen am Thunersee, Switzerland

Main Organ

FIS Council

Membership

135 national ski associations

President

Johan Eliasch

International Surfing Association

The International Surfing Association is the world governing authority on surfing, SUP racing, SUP surfing, bodyboarding, and all other wave riding activities.

ISA Executive Committee

Membership

108 National Federations

President

Fernando Aguerre

International Table Tennis Federation

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) governs global table tennis, overseeing rules, competitions, and national associations, promoting the sport worldwide across 227 members.

Lausanne, Switzerland

Main Organ

ITTF Executive Committee

Membership

227 member associations

President

Petra Sörling

Federations

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

About Us

Contact Us

Follow Us

Powered By

Collaborate with

© 2024 sportsabc. All rights reserved.