Organizations — Set 4
Sports · संगठन · Questions 31–40 of 60
Which organization is the global body for the sport of Fencing?
Correct Answer: D. FIE
The Fédération Internationale d'Escrime (FIE) was founded in 1913 in Paris. It recognizes three weapons: foil, epee, and sabre. Its current headquarters is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Where is the administrative headquarters of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)?
Correct Answer: C. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The AFC was founded in 1954 and is one of the six continental confederations of FIFA. It organizes the Asian Cup and the AFC Champions League. Kuala Lumpur has hosted its headquarters for several decades.
The UWW is the international governing body for which sport?
Correct Answer: C. Wrestling
United World Wrestling (UWW) was previously known as FILA until 2014. It oversees various styles of wrestling, including Greco-Roman and Freestyle. It is headquartered in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland.
Which body manages the Formula 1 World Championship and other motor sports?
Correct Answer: A. FIA
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) was founded in 1904. It promotes safe, sustainable, and accessible mobility for all road users. It is also the governing body for world motor sport.
Where is the headquarters of the International Rowing Federation (FISA) situated?
Correct Answer: D. Lausanne, Switzerland
FISA was founded in 1892 and is the oldest international sports federation in the Olympic movement. It is now more commonly referred to as World Rowing. It has been based in Lausanne since the mid-1990s.
Which organization is the governing body for international golf?
Correct Answer: C. IGF
The International Golf Federation (IGF) was established in 1958 to encourage the international development of golf. It is recognized by the IOC as the world governing body for the sport. It organizes the golf competitions at the Olympic Games.
The ITTF, founded in 1926, is responsible for which sport?
Correct Answer: B. Table Tennis
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is the world governing body for all national table tennis associations. It organizes the World Table Tennis Championships and the ITTF World Cup. Table tennis became an Olympic sport in 1988.
Which body governs international basketball in Asia?
Correct Answer: B. FIBA Asia
FIBA Asia is a zone within the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) that contains 44 national federations. It was formerly known as the Asian Basketball Confederation. It organizes the FIBA Asia Cup every four years.
The 'IAAF' was renamed 'World Athletics' in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 2019
The correct answer is '2019'. The change was made to make the sport's governing body more accessible and easy to understand. World Athletics oversees the World Championships in Athletics and the Diamond League. It remains the global authority for competitive track and field.
Where is the headquarters of the International Skating Union (ISU)?
Correct Answer: A. Lausanne, Switzerland
The ISU was founded in 1892 and is the oldest competing winter sport federation. It governs both figure skating and speed skating disciplines. It is currently headquartered in Lausanne, the heart of international sport.