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NHL (National Hockey League)
Operates professional ice hockey leagues in the US and Canada, determines league policies, and oversees the Stanley Cup.
FIBA (International Basketball Federation)
Regulates basketball worldwide, responsible for the sport's Olympic incorporation, and maintains the official basketball rules.
FIVB (International Volleyball Federation)
Responsible for global volleyball activities, organizes world championships and tournaments, and enforces rules and regulations.
FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)
Regulates football worldwide, organizes international competitions including the FIFA World Cup, and establishes the rules of the game.
WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency)
Aims to promote and coordinate the fight against drugs in sports, administers the Anti-Doping Code, and conducts drug tests for athletes.
IRB (International Rugby Board)
Governs rugby union worldwide, organizes the Rugby World Cup, and determines the laws of the game.
IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations)
Governs track and field athletics, oversees competitions, responsible for setting standards and world records.
UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale)
Governs international competitive cycling events, implements doping regulations, and oversees the cycling events in the Olympics.
IOC (International Olympic Committee)
Responsible for overseeing the Olympic Games, promoting Olympism, and supporting the development of competitive sports worldwide.
ICC (International Cricket Council)
Governs international cricket, responsible for the rules of the game, oversees the World Cup and other ICC events.
ITF (International Tennis Federation)
Governs Tennis worldwide, oversees the rules, organizes international competitions including the Grand Slams, works for the development of the sport.
NBA (National Basketball Association)
Governs professional basketball in the US, responsible for major decisions in the league, conducts annual player drafts.
FINA (International Swimming Federation)
Oversees international competition in swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, and open water swimming.
IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation)
Governs international ice hockey and inline hockey, conducts world championships, and ensures Olympic participation.
BWF (Badminton World Federation)
Controls international badminton, responsible for the laws of the game, and organizes worldwide competitions.
FEI (International Equestrian Federation)
Governs equestrian sports worldwide, ensures animal welfare in competitions, and sets international standards for events.
ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation)
Governs the international rules of Table Tennis, organizes competitions and promotes the sport across the globe.
ISU (International Skating Union)
Specializes in the governance of figure skating, speed skating, and synchronised skating, including the regulation of international competitions.
FIG (International Gymnastics Federation)
Regulates and administers all forms of gymnastics worldwide, organizes world championships, and sets the Code of Points.
WBF (World Bridge Federation)
Administers the card game bridge worldwide, conducts the World Bridge Championships, and sets the game's laws.
WSF (World Squash Federation)
Promotes squash around the globe, oversees international competitions, and campaigns for Olympic inclusion.
IFF (International Floorball Federation)
Regulates floorball internationally, organizes world championships, and develops the sport for all age levels.
IHF (International Handball Federation)
Responsible for the administration of international handball events, formulating the rules, and promoting the sport worldwide.
WKF (World Karate Federation)
Oversees the sport of Karate, works to include Karate in the Olympics, and administers the standard rules for karate competitions worldwide.
IBF (International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation)
Manages bobsleigh and skeleton globally, regulates the sports' rules, and organizes the World Championships and Olympic events.
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