Sports Organizations & Governing Bodies
Delhi Police Exams - GK Section
Introduction
Every sport is governed by a dedicated body or federation that regulates rules, organizes tournaments, and ensures fair play. These organizations conduct championships, manage athletes, and promote sports development worldwide and in India.
Memory Trick: I–B–F–I–F–A–I → IOC, BCCI, FIFA, ICC, FIH, AIFF, IOA.
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
| Full Form | International Olympic Committee |
| Founded | 1894 (Paris) |
| Founder | Pierre de Coubertin |
| Headquarters | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| President (2025) | Thomas Bach |
| Motto | Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter |
Functions:
- Organizes Summer & Winter Olympic Games
- Promotes international peace and sportsmanship
- Recognizes National Olympic Committees (ex: IOA, India)
- Enforces anti-doping & athlete welfare measures
IOC = Olympics Organizer & Controller.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
| Founded | 1928 |
| Headquarters | Mumbai |
| Type | National Governing Body (Private Autonomous) |
| President (2025) | Roger Binny |
| Secretary | Jay Shah |
| Affiliated To | ICC |
Functions:
- Organizes domestic tournaments: Ranji, Duleep, IPL
- Selects Indian cricket teams (Men, Women, U-19)
- Controls cricket administration, coaching, funding
- Represents India at ICC meets & global events
BCCI = Boss of Cricket in India.
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
| Full Form | Fédération Internationale de Football Association |
| Founded | 1904 (Paris) |
| Headquarters | Zurich, Switzerland |
| President (2025) | Gianni Infantino |
| Members | 211 National Associations |
Functions:
- Organizes FIFA World Cups (Men & Women, 4 years)
- Frames rules of football (Laws of the Game)
- Promotes football development & fair play worldwide
- Supervises continental confederations (Ex: AFC Asia)
FIFA = Football’s International Family Association.
International Cricket Council (ICC)
| Founded | 1909 (Imperial Cricket Conference) |
| Renamed | 1989 (International Cricket Council) |
| Headquarters | Dubai, UAE |
| Members | 108 (12 Full + 96 Associate) |
| Chairman (2025) | Greg Barclay |
| CEO | Geoff Allardice |
Functions:
- Governs ODIs, T20s, Test matches internationally
- Organizes World Cup, T20 WC, WTC
- Sets standards, rankings, umpire rules
- Works for anti-corruption & anti-doping
ICC = International Cricket Controller.
International Hockey Federation (FIH)
| Full Form | Fédération Internationale de Hockey |
| Founded | 1924 (Paris) |
| Headquarters | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| President (2025) | Tayyab Ikram |
| Members | 140+ Countries |
Functions:
- Organizes Hockey World Cups (Men, Women)
- Sets rules, umpiring standards in hockey
- Promotes hockey through events & training
- FIH Academy for coaching & youth programs
FIH = Field Hockey’s International Home.
All India Football Federation (AIFF)
| Founded | 1937 |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Affiliated To | FIFA & AFC |
| President (2025) | Kalyan Chaubey |
| Secretary | Shaji Prabhakaran |
Functions:
- Controls football in India
- Organizes Santosh Trophy, I-League, ISL (with FSDL)
- Manages Indian national football teams
- Grassroots & youth football development
AIFF = All India’s Football Family.
Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
| Founded | 1927 |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| President (2025) | P.T. Usha |
| Affiliated To | International Olympic Committee (IOC) |
Functions:
- Represents India at Olympics, Asian, Commonwealth Games
- Selects and sends Indian athletes to world events
- Organizes National Games of India
- Works with SAI & Sports Ministry to promote Olympics
IOA = India’s Olympic Ambassador.
Quick Summary Table
| Organization | Full Form | Founded | HQ | Main Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOC | International Olympic Committee | 1894 | Lausanne | Organizes Olympics |
| BCCI | Board of Control for Cricket in India | 1928 | Mumbai | Governs cricket in India |
| FIFA | Fédération Internationale de Football Association | 1904 | Zurich | Governs world football |
| ICC | International Cricket Council | 1909 | Dubai | World cricket controller |
| FIH | International Hockey Federation | 1924 | Lausanne | Governs world hockey |
| AIFF | All India Football Federation | 1937 | New Delhi | Controls Indian football |
| IOA | Indian Olympic Association | 1927 | New Delhi | India in Olympics |
Mnemonic: I Love Sports Bodies: IOC–BCCI–FIFA–ICC–FIH–AIFF–IOA.
PYQs (Delhi Police, SSC & State Exams)
Where is the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?
A) Paris B) Lausanne C) Geneva D) London
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B) Lausanne (Switzerland)
Who is the governing body for cricket in India?
A) ICC B) BCCI C) IOA D) FIH
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B) BCCI
The FIFA World Cup is organized by —
A) ICC B) IOC C) FIFA D) FIH
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C) FIFA
The headquarters of the ICC is located in —
A) London B) Dubai C) Mumbai D) New Delhi
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B) Dubai
The governing body for hockey worldwide is —
A) FIH B) BCCI C) AIFF D) IOA
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A) FIH
Which organization controls football in India?
A) BCCI B) AIFF C) IOA D) FIFA
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B) AIFF
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was founded in —
A) 1920 B) 1927 C) 1934 D) 1950
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B) 1927
Who founded the modern Olympic Games?
A) Thomas Bach B) Pierre de Coubertin C) Jesse Owens D) Carl Lewis
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B) Pierre de Coubertin
The motto of the Olympics “Citius, Altius, Fortius” means —
A) Faster, Higher, Stronger B) Victory, Unity, Pride C) Skill, Power, Spirit D) Sports, Life, Success
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A) Faster, Higher, Stronger
The head office of the All India Football Federation is located in —
A) Mumbai B) Chennai C) New Delhi D) Kolkata
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C) New Delhi
Final Concept Recap
- IOC (1894) → Organizes Olympics
- BCCI (1928) → Governs Indian cricket
- FIFA (1904) → Controls world football
- ICC (1909) → Controls world cricket
- FIH (1924) → Controls world hockey
- AIFF (1937) → Controls Indian football
- IOA (1927) → Represents India at Olympics
One-Line Memory: IOC runs Olympics, BCCI runs cricket, FIFA runs football — India plays them all.
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