Sports & Others — Set 4
World Organizations · खेल और अन्य · Questions 31–40 of 60
Where is the headquarters of the International Handball Federation (IHF) situated?
Correct Answer: C. Basel, Switzerland
IHF is the administrative and controlling body for international handball. It is headquartered in Basel and oversees the World Handball Championships. It was founded in 1946 by eight national federations.
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) is based in which country?
Correct Answer: D. Switzerland
WBSC is the world governing body for the sports of baseball and softball. It is headquartered in Pully, Switzerland, near Lausanne. It was created in 2013 by the merger of two separate federations.
In which city is the headquarters of the International Cycling Union (UCI) located?
Correct Answer: A. Aigle, Switzerland
The UCI is the world governing body for cycling and is headquartered in Aigle, Switzerland. It manages competitive cycling events like the Tour de France and World Championships. The federation was founded in 1900 in Paris.
Where is the headquarters of the International Ski Federation (FIS)?
Correct Answer: C. Oberhofen, Switzerland
FIS is the highest international authority for skiing and snowboarding. It is based in Oberhofen am Thunersee, Switzerland. It was founded in 1924 during the first Winter Olympics in Chamonix.
The International Skating Union (ISU) is headquartered in which country?
Correct Answer: D. Switzerland
The ISU is the international governing body for competitive ice skating disciplines. Its headquarters are located in Lausanne, Switzerland. Founded in 1892, it is one of the oldest international sport federations.
In which city is the headquarters of the World Rugby (International Rugby Board)?
Correct Answer: A. Dublin, Ireland
World Rugby is the world governing body for the sport of rugby union. It is headquartered in Dublin and organizes the Rugby World Cup every four years. The organization was founded in 1886 by three national unions.
Where is the headquarters of the International Surf Association (ISA) located?
Correct Answer: D. La Jolla, USA
The ISA is the world governing authority for surfing and other wave-riding sports. Its headquarters are in La Jolla, California, USA. It was founded in 1964 and oversees the Olympic surfing competitions.
The headquarters of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is in which city?
Correct Answer: C. Bonn, Germany
The IPC is the global governing body for the Paralympic Movement. It is based in Bonn and organizes the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games. The committee was founded in 1989 in Dusseldorf.
In which city is the headquarters of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)?
Correct Answer: D. Montreal
WADA is an international independent agency composed and funded equally by the sport movement and governments. It is based in Montreal and was founded following the World Conference on Doping in Sport. It aims to harmonize anti-doping regulations across all sports.
Where is the headquarters of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) located?
Correct Answer: C. Salzburg, Austria
The IBU is the international governing body of biathlon (cross-country skiing and rifle shooting). It is headquartered in Salzburg and organizes the Biathlon World Cup. It was founded in 1993 to manage the sport independently.