In the fast-paced world of global sports, acronyms like FIFA, IOC, IPL, and BCCI dominate headlines, contracts, and event coverage—but keeping track of their meanings can feel like learning a new language. Whether you're a sports journalist, athlete, manager, or enthusiast, understanding these abbreviations is crucial for navigating leagues, tournaments, and governance bodies efficiently. From cricket’s BCCI and ICC to football’s FIFA and the Olympics’ IOC, sports organizations rely on shorthand to streamline communication and operations. In this 2024 guide, we decode 50+ essential sports abbreviations and organizations, including regional powerhouses like the AAFI (India) and global giants like FIBA (basketball) and FIG (gymnastics). Equip yourself with the knowledge to decode press releases, follow international events, and engage confidently in sports discussions. Let’s demystify the alphabet soup of the sports world!
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Sr. No. |
Abbreviation |
Organization Name |
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1. |
AAAA |
Asian Amateur Athletics Association |
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2. |
AAFI |
Amateur Athletics Federation of India |
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3. |
AARC |
American Association of Running Clubs |
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4. |
ACA |
Australian Cricketers Association |
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5. |
ACNA |
Association Croquet North America |
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6. |
AGF |
Asian Games Federation |
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7. |
AIBA |
All India Boxing Association |
|
8. |
AIFA |
All India Football Association |
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9. |
AIOWF |
Association of International Olympic Winter Sports Federations |
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10. |
AITA |
All India Tennis Association |
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11. |
ASOIF |
Association of Summer Olympic International Federations |
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12. |
AKFI |
Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India |
|
13. |
BCCI |
Board of Control for Cricket in India |
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14. |
BCA |
Baroda Cricket Association |
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15. |
BCB |
Bangladesh Cricket Board |
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16. |
BPL |
Bangladesh Premier League |
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17. |
BWF |
Badminton World Federation |
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18. |
CA |
Cricket Australia |
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19. |
CCI |
Cricket Club of India |
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20. |
DRS |
Decision Review System |
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21. |
ECB |
England and Wales Cricket Board |
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22. |
ECC |
European Cricket Council |
|
23. |
FIBA |
Fédération internationale de basketball Association |
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24. |
FICA |
Federation of International Cricketers’ Association |
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25. |
FIFA |
Fédération Internationale de Football Association |
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26. |
FIG |
Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique |
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27. |
FIH |
Fédération Internationale de Hockey |
|
28. |
FIP |
Federation of International Polo |
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29. |
FIVB |
Fédération Internationale de Volleyball |
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30. |
HI |
Hockey India |
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31. |
HIL |
Hockey India League |
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32. |
IAAF |
International Association of Athletics Federations |
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33. |
IABF |
Indian Amateur Boxing Federation |
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34. |
IBA |
International Badminton Federation |
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35. |
ICC |
International Cricket Council |
|
36. |
ICL |
Indian Cricket League |
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37. |
IGF |
International Golf Federation |
|
38. |
IHF |
International Handball Federation |
|
39. |
IIHF |
International Ice Hockey Federation |
|
40. |
IJF |
International Judo Federation |
|
41. |
IOA |
Indian Olympic Association |
|
42. |
IOC |
International Olympic Committee |
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43. |
IPC |
International Paralympic Committee |
|
44. |
IPL |
Indian Premier League |
|
45. |
ISA |
International Surfing Association |
|
46. |
ISF |
International Sumo Federation |
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