The Federation Mondiale du Jeu de Dames (FMJD), the World Draughts Federation, is the international governing body for competitive draughts, founded in Paris in 1947. It sets the rules for international draughts play, sanctions national federations, and organizes the World Draughts Championship.
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Body TypeInternational sport federation 1 HeadquartersParis, France (founding location). 1 FoundersFounded in 1947 by four national federations: France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland. 2 Body Type
Body Type (category)International Federation 1 Body Type (category)National Governing Body 1 Connections
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Source FMJD, Official Site
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1. FMJD, Official Site
2. Wikipedia: World Draughts Federation
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It was founded in 1947 by four Federations: France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland.
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