Organizations — Set 5
Sports · संगठन · Questions 41–50 of 60
Which organization is the global governing body for the sport of Football?
Correct Answer: B. FIFA
FIFA was founded in 1904 to oversee international competition among the national associations of several European countries. It now governs football associations from all over the world. Its headquarters is located in Zurich, Switzerland.
In which city is the headquarters of the International Cricket Council (ICC) currently located?
Correct Answer: D. Dubai
The ICC moved its headquarters from London to Dubai in 2005. This move was primarily to benefit from the tax-free environment and central location between cricket-playing nations. Dubai is now the administrative heart of world cricket.
The Olympic Games are organized under the supreme authority of which body?
Correct Answer: C. IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is a non-governmental sports organization based in Switzerland. It was created by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894 to revive the Ancient Olympic Games. It owns all rights to the Olympic symbols and the Games themselves.
Which organization is the governing body for international Tennis?
Correct Answer: C. ITF
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the world governing body of tennis, consisting of 211 national associations. It administers and regulates the game and organizes international competitions. It is based in London, United Kingdom.
Where is the headquarters of the Badminton World Federation (BWF)?
Correct Answer: B. Kuala Lumpur
The BWF is the international governing body for the sport of badminton recognized by the IOC. It was founded in 1934 and was originally based in the UK. The headquarters moved to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2005.
Which organization is responsible for the sport of Chess worldwide?
Correct Answer: C. FIDE
FIDE stands for Fédération Internationale des Échecs or the International Chess Federation. It was founded in Paris in 1924 and connects various national chess federations. It is currently headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is headquartered in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Lausanne
The FIH is the global governing body for field hockey and indoor field hockey. It was founded in 1924 in Paris by Paul Léautey. Like many other sports organizations, it is now based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Which organization is the governing body for international Basketball?
Correct Answer: B. FIBA
FIBA stands for International Basketball Federation (Fédération Internationale de Basketball). It defines the rules of basketball and specifies the equipment and facilities required. It was founded in 1932 and is based in Mies, Switzerland.
In which city is the headquarters of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) located?
Correct Answer: C. Kuala Lumpur
The AFC is one of the six continental confederations of FIFA and governs football in Asia and Australia. It was founded in 1954 in Manila, Philippines. Its current administrative headquarters is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Which organization governs international swimming and aquatic sports?
Correct Answer: A. FINA
FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) is the international federation recognized by the IOC for aquatic sports. It was founded in 1908 in London. It recently rebranded its public name to 'World Aquatics' in late 2022.