Organizations — Set 3
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Which city is home to the headquarters of the Badminton World Federation (BWF)?
Correct Answer: C. Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur has been the base for BWF since 2005. The federation was moved there from the UK to be closer to the sport's heartland in Asia. Malaysia is historically a powerhouse in international badminton competitions.
The FIVB is the international governing body for which team sport?
Correct Answer: C. Volleyball
The Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) was established in 1947 in Paris. It manages both indoor volleyball and beach volleyball at the international level. Its headquarters is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Which body is responsible for organizing the Winter Olympics?
Correct Answer: D. IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) owns the rights to both the Summer and Winter Games. It selects the host cities and oversees the Olympic Charter. The first Winter Olympics were held in 1924 in Chamonix, France.
The ISA is the international federation for which ocean-based sport?
Correct Answer: A. Surfing
The International Surfing Association (ISA) was recognized by the IOC in 1995. It successfully campaigned for surfing's inclusion in the Olympic Games. The organization holds world championships for various wave-riding disciplines.
Which organization governs international shooting sports and the ISSF World Cup?
Correct Answer: D. ISSF
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) was founded in 1907. It regulates rifle, pistol, and shotgun competitions globally. Shooting has been part of most modern Olympic Games since 1896.
The world governing body for archery is known as?
Correct Answer: D. World Archery
World Archery was formerly known as FITA (Fédération Internationale de Tir à l'Arc). It changed its name in 2011 to be more modern and recognizable. It is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, along with many other sports bodies.
Where is the headquarters of the International Judo Federation (IJF) located?
Correct Answer: A. Budapest, Hungary
The IJF was founded in 1951 to promote the martial art of Judo as a sport. While the sport originated in Japan, its administrative center is in Hungary. The IJF organizes the World Judo Championships annually.
Which organization oversees the rules and tournaments of professional snooker?
Correct Answer: D. WPBSA
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) is based in Bristol, UK. It governs the professional circuit and ensures the integrity of the sport. It works alongside the IBSF, which manages amateur competitions.
The IWF is the international organization responsible for which sport?
Correct Answer: A. Weightlifting
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) was founded in 1905. It oversees the Olympic sport of weightlifting and sets weight categories. The organization is currently headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Which body governs international baseball and softball combined?
Correct Answer: A. WBSC
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) was established in 2013. It was formed by the merger of the separate baseball and softball international federations. This merger helped the sports return to the Olympic program.