Organizations — Set 6

Correct Answer: C. Montreal

• **Montreal** = WADA is a foundation initiated by the IOC to promote, coordinate and monitor the fight against drugs in sports.. • **It was established in 1999 fol** — It was established in 1999 following the events of the Tour de France.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Zurich: Its headquarters is located in Montreal, Canada.; Paris: Not the correct answer; Geneva: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: C. Switzerland

• **Switzerland** = The ITTF is the governing body for all national table tennis associations.. • **It was founded in 1926 and org** — It was founded in 1926 and organizes the World Table Tennis Championships.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: China: Its headquarters is situated in Lausanne, Switzerland.; Germany: Not the correct answer; United Kingdom: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: C. IGF

• **IGF** = The International Golf Federation (IGF) is the recognized world governing body for golf.. • **It was founded in 1958 and is ** — It was founded in 1958 and is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: R&A: It is responsible for the golf competitions at the Olympic Games.; USGA: Not the correct answer; PGA: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: A. World Archery

• **World Archery** = World Archery, formerly known as FITA, is the federation for the sport of archery.. • **It was founded in 1931 and is ** — It was founded in 1931 and is recognized by the IOC.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: IAA: Its headquarters is also located in the Olympic capital of Lausanne, Switzerland.; GAA: Not the correct answer; FITA: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: B. FIG

• **FIG** = The FIG (Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique) is the world's oldest existing international sports federation.. • **It was founded in 1881 in Lieg** — It was founded in 1881 in Liege, Belgium.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: GFI: Today, its headquarters is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.; WGA: Not the correct answer; IFG: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: A. Munich

• **Munich** = The ISSF is the governing body of international shooting sports in several disciplines.. • **It was founded in 1907 as the ** — It was founded in 1907 as the International Shooting Union.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Vienna: Its headquarters is located in Munich, Germany.; London: Not the correct answer; Berlin: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: B. IBA

• **IBA** = The IBA (International Boxing Association), formerly AIBA, is the organization that governs amateur boxing matches.. • **It was established in 1946.** — It was established in 1946.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: WBA: It is responsible for awarding world championships and managing Olympic boxing.; IBF: Not the correct answer; WBC: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: C. IPC

• **IPC** = The IPC (International Paralympic Committee) is the global governing body for the Paralympic Movement.. • **It was founded in 1989 and is ** — It was founded in 1989 and is a non-profit organization.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: WADA: Its headquarters is located in Bonn, Germany.; IOC: Not the correct answer; UN: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: C. London

• **London** = The CGF is the international organization responsible for the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games.. • **It was founded in 1930 and rep** — It was founded in 1930 and represents 72 member nations and territories.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sydney: Its headquarters is in London, United Kingdom.; New Delhi: Not the correct answer; Toronto: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: C. Dubai, UAE

• **Dubai, UAE** = The ICC headquarters moved from London to Dubai in 2005.. • **Dubai was chosen for its centr** — Dubai was chosen for its central location and tax-free status.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: London, England: The ICC governs international cricket and organizes World Cups.; Mumbai, India: Not the correct answer; Melbourne, Australia: Not the correct answer.