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The International Biathlon Union (IBU) was founded in London on 2 July 1993. This occurred when the National Biathlon Union in London/Heathrow decided to exclude biathlon from the World federation UIPMB (Union de Pentathlon Moderne et Biathlon), which it had been part of since 1953, [3] forcing biathlon to form their own international federation.
This is a list of international sports federations, each of which serves as a non-governmental governing body for a given sport and administers its sport at a world level, most often crafting rules, promoting the sport to prospective spectators and fans, developing prospective players, and organizing world or continental championships.
World Curling Federation: Council Members: Einars Fogelis Latvia: International Luge Federation: Kim Jae-youl South Korea: International Skating Union: Beau Welling United States: World Curling Federation: Olle Dahlin Sweden: International Biathlon Union: Luc Tardif France: International Ice Hockey Federation: Treasurer: Fredi Schmid Switzerland
The International Biathlon Union said in an e-mailed statement that it “is aware of the Austrian authorities’ investigation into the IBU President” but would not comment on details.
Pages in category "National members of the International Biathlon Union" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The International Biathlon Union (IBU) was founded in London on 2 July 1993. This occurred when the National Biathlon Union in London/ Heathrow decided to exclude biathlon from the World federation UIPMB ( Union de Pentathlon Moderne et Biathlon ), which it had been part of since 1953, [ 18 ] forcing biathlon to form their own international ...
The modern biathlon is a civilian variant of the old military combined exercise. [3] In Norway, the biathlon was until 1984 a branch of Det frivillige Skyttervesen, an organization set up by the government to promote civilian marksmanship in support of national defence. In Norwegian, the biathlon is called skiskyting (literally ski shooting). [4]
By the end of 2018, The World ArmWrestling Federation (WAF) was the new addition to the GAISF Full Member List along with 4 Associate Members – World Olympics Association, International Sports Press Association, World Union of Olympic Cities and World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry.