Question

Which international organisation is the current governing body of Badminton? 
1. Badminton World Federation
2. International Badminton Committee 
3. International Paralympic Committee 
4. International Olympic Committee 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Badminton World Federation

The correct answer is Badminton World Federation.

• The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the universal governing body for the sport of badminton acknowledged by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
• It was established in 1934 as the International Badminton Federation (IBF) with nine member nations (Canada, Denmark, England, France, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland and Wales).
• In 1981 the IBF amalgamate with the World Badminton Federation, and on 24 September 2006, at the Extraordinary General Meeting in Madrid, the name of the organization was changed to Badminton World Federation (BWF).