BWF Became IPC Member

BWF Becomes IPC Member

Question: Recently, which federation has become a member of the International Paralympics Committee (IPC)?

(a) World Badminton Federation
(b) World Tennis Federation
(c) World Football Federation
(d) None of these
Ans (a)

Related facts:

  • On 15 November 2015 The World Badminton Federation (BWF) has become a member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) at its 17th General Assembly.
  • Previously BWF was a temporary member of IPC.
  • Three other international federations were also accorded IPC membership; the World Taekwondo Federation, the International Sailing Federation and the International Federation of CP (Cerebral Palsy) Football.

Reference:

http://www.bwfbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=99640

http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/bwf-becomes-ipc-member-115111800478_1.html

http://worldnewsnetwork.co.in/bwf-becomes-ipc-member/