Organizations — Set 6
Sports · संगठन · Questions 51–60 of 60
Where is the headquarters of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)?
Correct Answer: C. 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 following the events of the Tour de France. Its headquarters is located in Montreal, Canada.
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is based in which country?
Correct Answer: C. Switzerland
The ITTF is the governing body for all national table tennis associations. It was founded in 1926 and organizes the World Table Tennis Championships. Its headquarters is situated in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Which body regulates the sport of Golf globally?
Correct Answer: C. IGF
The International Golf Federation (IGF) is the recognized world governing body for golf. It was founded in 1958 and is based in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is responsible for the golf competitions at the Olympic Games.
The international governing body for the sport of Archery is?
Correct Answer: A. World Archery
World Archery, formerly known as FITA, is the federation for the sport of archery. It was founded in 1931 and is recognized by the IOC. Its headquarters is also located in the Olympic capital of Lausanne, Switzerland.
Which organization governs international Gymnastics?
Correct Answer: B. FIG
The FIG (Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique) is the world's oldest existing international sports federation. It was founded in 1881 in Liege, Belgium. Today, its headquarters is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Where is the headquarters of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)?
Correct Answer: A. Munich
The ISSF is the governing body of international shooting sports in several disciplines. It was founded in 1907 as the International Shooting Union. Its headquarters is located in Munich, Germany.
The international governing body for the sport of Boxing (amateur) is?
Correct Answer: B. IBA
The IBA (International Boxing Association), formerly AIBA, is the organization that governs amateur boxing matches. It was established in 1946. It is responsible for awarding world championships and managing Olympic boxing.
Which organization oversees the Paralympic Games?
Correct Answer: C. IPC
The IPC (International Paralympic Committee) is the global governing body for the Paralympic Movement. It was founded in 1989 and is a non-profit organization. Its headquarters is located in Bonn, Germany.
Where is the headquarters of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) located?
Correct Answer: C. London
The CGF is the international organization responsible for the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games. It was founded in 1930 and represents 72 member nations and territories. Its headquarters is in London, United Kingdom.
Where is the headquarters of the International Cricket Council (ICC) located?
Correct Answer: C. Dubai, UAE
The ICC headquarters moved from London to Dubai in 2005. Dubai was chosen for its central location and tax-free status. The ICC governs international cricket and organizes World Cups.