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Where is the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) located?
🏅 Sports Governing Bodies
Sports Governing Bodies
By Priya Sharma · Static GK Expert
50 Questions Sports GK
A comprehensive collection of 20 high-quality static GK questions on national and international sports governing bodies.
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Which organization serves as the global governing body for association football (soccer)?
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was founded in which year?
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Which international body governs the sport of athletics (Track and Field) worldwide?
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The headquarters of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is situated in which city?
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Which organization is responsible for the anti-doping policies in sports across the globe?
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FIH is the global governing body for which sport?
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Who serves as the apex body for the promotion and development of sports in India?
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Which organization governs Badminton at the international level?
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The headquarters of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) is located in?
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Which governing body oversees the Chess sport globally?
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Which organization governs Rugby globally?
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The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is an affiliate of which international body?
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Where is the headquarters of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) located?
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Which body is responsible for managing the Indian Olympic team for the Olympic Games?
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FINA is the governing body for which aquatic sport?
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Which organization is the governing body for Golf worldwide?
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The headquarters of the Paralympic Committee is located in?
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Which organization governs Volleyball at the international level?
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The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) was founded in which year?
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Which international federation oversees the rules and administration of Basketball worldwide?
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The headquarters of the International Handball Federation (IHF) is located in which country?
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Which body serves as the national governing authority for Boxing in India?
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World Archery, the international governing body for archery, is based in which city?
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) was established in which year?
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Which international organization governs the sport of Ice Hockey?
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Where is the head office of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) located?
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Which organization acts as the international governing body for Cycling?
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The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) is the apex body for running, jumping, and throwing events. In which year was it founded?
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Which entity is the global governing body for Weightlifting?
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The International Judo Federation (IJF) has its headquarters in?
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Which national body is responsible for managing the sport of Gymnastics in India?
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The World Rowing Federation is commonly referred to by which acronym?
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Which governing body controls the sport of Billiards and Snooker internationally?
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The Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) is headquartered in which city?
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Which international body governs the sport of Fencing?
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Which of the following is the official governing body for Baseball at the international level?
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The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) was formed in which year?
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Where is the headquarters of the International Ski Federation (FIS) located?
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The All India Tennis Association (AITA) is the governing body for tennis in India. It is affiliated with which international body?
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The headquarters of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) is located in which country?
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Which international sports body is responsible for regulating the sport of Modern Pentathlon?
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The Hockey India (HI) organization, which replaced the Indian Hockey Federation, was officially formed in which year?
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Where is the head office of the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) situated?
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Which international federation is the governing authority for the sport of Taekwondo?
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The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. In which city is its headquarters located?
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Which international organization acts as the governing body for the sport of Curling?
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Which body is officially responsible for the governance of Netball at the international level?
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The International Surfing Association (ISA) is based in which country?
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The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) was founded in which year?
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Important Notes — Sports Governing Bodies
Overview and Functions of Sports Governing Bodies
Sports governing bodies are autonomous organizations responsible for the administration, regulation, and promotion of specific sports at national and international levels. For aspirants preparing for UPSC, SSC, and other competitive exams, understanding the structure of these bodies is essential.
Their primary functions include:
- Establishing rules and regulations (the "Laws of the Game").
- Organizing championships, tournaments, and leagues.
- Selecting national teams to represent the country in global events like the Olympics or World Cups.
- Ensuring anti-doping compliance and promoting fair play as per the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) standards.
- Developing grassroots infrastructure and training programs.
Key International and National Organizations
International Governing Bodies (IGBs)
These organizations set the global standards for sports. Frequent exam questions focus on their headquarters and current leadership.
- International Olympic Committee (IOC): Founded on 23 June 1894, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is the supreme authority of the Olympic Movement. The current President is Thomas Bach.
- FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association): Governing body for Football, based in Zurich, Switzerland. It organizes the FIFA World Cup held every 4 years.
- International Cricket Council (ICC): Based in Dubai, UAE. It governs global cricket and oversees the ICC World Test Championship and ODI World Cup.
- World Athletics: Formally known as the IAAF, it governs track and field events. Headquartered in Monaco.
National Governing Bodies in India
In India, sports administration is primarily governed by National Sports Federations (NSFs), which operate under the purview of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI): Founded in 1928, it is one of the wealthiest sports bodies globally. Headquartered in Mumbai.
- All India Football Federation (AIFF): Affiliated with FIFA, it manages football in India.
- Hockey India: The sole body responsible for conducting national-level hockey competitions in India, recognized by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
- Indian Olympic Association (IOA): The body responsible for selecting athletes to represent India at the Olympic Games, Asian Games, and other international multi-sport events. PT Usha is the current President of the IOA.
Exam-Oriented Trivia and FAQs
- Apex Body: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is the nodal ministry for the development of sports in India.
- National Sports Day: Celebrated on 29 August every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand.
- Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS): A flagship program under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to provide financial assistance to potential medal winners.
- Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS): Located in Lausanne, it is the international quasi-judicial body established to settle sports-related disputes.
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Priya Sharma Static GK Expert
Indian History · Geography · Polity & Economy Specialist
With 8+ years of teaching static GK for competitive exams, Priya has helped thousands of students master the foundational subjects that appear year after year in UPSC, SSC, and Railway exams. She focuses on making history, geography, and polity approachable through well-structured MCQs and memorable explanations.
