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# Complete guide to international sports bodies and their headquarters locations worldwide

- International sports organizations govern competitions, set rules, and promote their sports globally.
- These organizations have headquarters strategically located around the world.
- FIFA governs world football from Zurich, Switzerland.
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) leads the Olympic Movement from Lausanne, Switzerland.
- Most organizations choose headquarters in countries with favorable tax and legal environments.
- Headquarters locations often reflect the sport’s historical origins.
- These organizations coordinate global events like the World Cup and the Olympics.
- They establish uniform rules and regulations for international competition.

| Organization | Sport | Abbreviation | Location |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FIFA | Football (Soccer) | FIFA | 🇨🇭Zürich, Switzerland |
| IOC | Multi-Sport | IOC | 🇨🇭Lausanne, Switzerland |
| ICC | Cricket | ICC | 🇦🇪Dubai, UAE |
| FIBA | Basketball | FIBA | 🇨🇭Mies, Switzerland |
| ITF | Tennis | ITF | 🇬🇧London, UK |
| World Rugby | Rugby | WR | 🇮🇪Dublin, Ireland |
| FIH | Field Hockey | FIH | 🇨🇭Lausanne, Switzerland |
| FIVB | Volleyball | FIVB | 🇨🇭Lausanne, Switzerland |
| BWF | Badminton | BWF | 🇲🇾Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| ITTF | Table Tennis | ITTF | 🇨🇭Lausanne, Switzerland |

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