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World Backgammon Federation

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The World Backgammon Federation, known as the European Backgammon Federation until 2018, is the international body established to support and promote the table game of backgammon worldwide. It regulates competition rules globally, assesses and ranks players, establishes regional governing bodies, and hosts international tournaments, with a stated objective of achieving legal recognition of backgammon as a mind sport at national and international levels. Its stated priorities include developing and expanding backgammon worldwide, uniting member federations, organizing competitions, building standardized rules and ranking systems, and promoting fair play and non-discrimination. It is based in Schwaz, Austria, and its president is Bernhard Mayr. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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Joe Russell, Athletes
Source Wikipedia, World Backgammon Federation
Source Wikipedia, World Backgammon Federation

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Backgammon, Games
Source Wikipedia, World Backgammon Federation
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Wikipedia, World Backgammon Federation
Wikipedia
  • Governs: Backgammon, Lead paragraph
    is the international body established to support and promote the table game of backgammon worldwide
  • Associated With: Joe Russell, WBGF Executive Board
    Joe Russell from USA as the Vice-President
  • Associated With: Masayuki Mochizuki, WBGF Executive Board
    Masayuki “Mochy” Mochizuki from Japan and Karen Davis from USA as Honorary President(s)
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