IBF

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IBF (International Badminton Federation) was the former world governing body for the sport of badminton before it was succeeded by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

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Predicate Object
instanceOf international organization
sports governing body
abbreviation IBF
alsoKnownAs International Badminton Federation (IBF)
countryOfOrigin England
dissolved 2006
formerHeadquartersLocation Cheltenham, England
linked to: Cheltenham
formerNameOf Badminton World Federation
foundingMember Canada
Denmark
England
France
Ireland
Netherlands
New Zealand
Scotland
Wales
governsDiscipline men's doubles badminton
men's singles badminton
mixed doubles badminton
women's doubles badminton
women's singles badminton
headquartersCountry United Kingdom
headquartersLocation Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
inception 1934
memberCountAtFounding 9
mergedInto Badminton World Federation
officialLanguage English
organizedCompetition IBF World Championships
Sudirman Cup
Thomas Cup
Uber Cup
World Grand Prix (badminton)
primaryRole world governing body for badminton until 2006
recognizedBy International Olympic Committee
renamedAs Badminton World Federation
replacedBy Badminton World Federation
replacedOrganization none (first world governing body for badminton)
responsibility laws of badminton
sanctioning international badminton tournaments
world badminton rankings
scope worldwide
shortName IBF
sportGoverned badminton
successor Badminton World Federation
website http://www.worldbadminton.com/ibf/

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International Badminton Federation abbreviation IBF
subject linked to: IBF
International Badminton Federation shortName IBF
subject linked to: IBF