World Backgammon Federation
International sport governing body
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The World Backgammon Federation (WBGF), formerly the European Backgammon Federation (EUBGF) until 2018, is the international body established to support and promote the tables game of backgammon worldwide.[2]
Their functions include the regulation of competition rules worldwide, the assessment and ranking of players and the establishment of regional governing bodies. Among their objectives is the legal recognition of backgammon as a mind sport at national and international levels.[3]
Members
The national backgammon organisations of the following countries are members of the WBGF:[4] Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Japan, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Montenegro, New Zealand, Norway, Romania, Serbia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States
Tournaments
Hall of fame
WBGF Hall of fame:[8]
See also
- List of world backgammon champions
- Worldwide Backgammon Federation (WBF) was founded in 1986 [9]
