World Backgammon Federation facts for kids
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Worldwide |
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Bernhard Mayr |
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European Backgammon Federation |
The World Backgammon Federation (WBGF) is a global organization. It works to support and promote the classic board game of backgammon everywhere. Before 2018, it was known as the European Backgammon Federation (EUBGF).
The WBGF helps set the rules for backgammon competitions worldwide. It also helps rank players and create local groups to manage the game. One of its main goals is to have backgammon recognized as a "mind sport." This means it's seen as a game that needs a lot of thinking and strategy. The WBGF's main office is in Schwaz, Austria.
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What the WBGF Does
The World Backgammon Federation has several key jobs. These jobs help make sure backgammon is played fairly and grows around the globe.
Setting Rules for Competitions
The WBGF creates and updates the official rules for backgammon tournaments. This ensures that games are played consistently, no matter where they happen. It helps make sure everyone understands how the game should be played.
Ranking Players
The federation also helps assess and rank backgammon players. This means they keep track of how well players perform in tournaments. These rankings help show who the top players are in the world.
Supporting Local Backgammon Groups
The WBGF helps set up and support smaller backgammon groups. These are often national organizations in different countries. They work together to grow the game in their own regions.
Recognizing Backgammon as a Mind Sport
A big goal for the WBGF is to get backgammon officially recognized as a mind sport. This would put it in the same category as games like chess. It highlights that backgammon requires skill, strategy, and mental focus.
Countries That Are Members
Many countries have their national backgammon organizations as members of the WBGF. This shows how popular backgammon is around the world.
- 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
- United States
See Also
- List of world backgammon champions
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