GAISF is the Global Association of International Sports Federations, an umbrella body composed of autonomous and independent International Sports Federations and other international sport and event-related organizations. Founded in 1967, GAISF is a key pillar of the greater sports movement and acts as the voice for its 95 Members, which include both Olympic and non-Olympic sports bodies.
Website: https://gaisf.sport.
ICSSPE is the world’s largest network of organizations and institutions concerned with sport, sport science, and physical education, accounting for millions of people. Among others, the Council belongs to the associated bodies of UNESCO and co-operates with the sport movement. By fostering sport, exercise, education and health, ICSSPE contributes to the development of human society. Visit us at: http://www.icsspe.org.
The principal aim of the IWGA is to develop the popularity of the sports governed by its Member Federations, to improve their prominence through excellent sporting achievements, and to conserve all the traditional values of sport through The World Games. Since its establishment on May 21, 1980, IWGA membership has increased from 12 to 37 Member Federations.Website: https://theworldgames2021.com.
The World Sports Games (WSG) are an international major event (up to 8000 participants) every two years full of competitive and non-competitive sports, cultural exchange and fun. These games are not multisports games for top athletes, but for all amateurs – young & old, men & women – from different countries and cultures all over the world.Website: https://www.csit.tv.
The representation of athletes in all processes of international Ju-Jitsu is an important issue for JJIF. The statues are granting two positions (female and male) in the JJIF board for athletes representation with full rights to vote. The Athlete Committee represents the Athletes within the JJIF. It is elected by all active Athletes every 4 years. On this page, you can find the current members and their contact information.Website: http://www.jjif.info.
The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) is the international governing body for the sport of American football and is responsible for all regulatory, competition, performance, and development aspects of the game on a global level. Website: https://www.ifaf.org.
After the passage of the initial stages of its life and at the dawn of an exciting new century, IFMA had grown to 130 member countries worldwide with 5 continental federations, together existing under a single, unified regulatory body. IFMA accepts and recognises the mission and roll of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). IFMA will always conform and respect the Olympic charter, adopt the code of ethics based on the principles of the IOC. Website: http://www.ifmamuaythai.org.
As an International Federation, TWIF’s mission is to provide the structure and good governance necessary for the well-being and development of the sport of Tug of War throughout the world. Our Primary Objective is to attain a sufficiently high level of excellence and universality to expedite our acceptance by the International Olympic Committee as a sport within the programme of the Olympic Games, a status held by our sport in the early years of the 20th century. Website: https://tugofwar-twif.org.
The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) is the world governing body for all towed water sports and has 90+ affiliated member Federations worldwide. It was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1946 and is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sole authority governing all towed water sports.Website: http://iwwf.sport.
The International Fistball Association (IFA) is the world governing body for all Fistball sports being responsible for the Promotion and Development of Fistball around the world. The IFA is responsible for the approval of all sporting regulations in Fistball and the sanctioning of any kind of World Championships and World Cups. Website: https://www.ifa-fistball.com.
The International Sepaktakraw Federation, commonly known as ISTAF, is the international governing body for the sport of sepaktakraw. Its current President is Major General Dr. Charouck Arirachakaran and was formed in 1988. Its main goal currently is to spread Sepaktakraw into 75 different countries and ultimately make it an Olympic sport. Website: https://International_Sepaktakraw_Federation.
Kurash is a very ancient sport with roots going back to more than three millenniums. It started in Asia but today it is a truly international sport with federations in more than 100 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and Pan America. Our aim is to make Kurash as popular as possible, to share its ancient values and philosophy with people from around the world, most importantly with the growing generation.Website: http://kurash-ika.org.
Kickboxing is a modern contact fighting sport created on the basis of many traditional combat sports and martial arts. Kickboxing is a unique Western response to many Eastern martial arts. It can be practiced on competitive or recreational level depending on the aspirations of the kickboxer, but for sure it is a sport designed to improve your overall health, strength and endurance. Today WAKO counts on 129 affiliated nations in the 5 continents, of which over 90 are officially recognized by either National Olympic Committee or relevant National Government Sports Authority. Website: http://www.wakoweb.com.
The International Powerlifting Federation continues to grow from strength to strength as an acclaimed international sporting federation. In all areas of our endeavor; anti-doping, ethics, equality, and access for all, coaching, rules and standards, media coverage, event management – we have advanced forward for the betterment of our athletes, the progress of our sport, and the achievement of our goals. Website: https://www.powerlifting.sport.
The first organization to promote rope skipping as a sport was the “International Rope Skipping Organisation” (IRSO) founded by Richard Cendali which was essentially an American organization with two non-Americans on the Board of Directors who were elected by the US members. This organization split in the early 1990s with a new organization, the “World Rope Skipping Federation” (WRSF) being formed in competition to the IRSO. Website: http://www.fisac-irsf.org.
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