From the ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) to WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), the global sports landscape is filled with acronyms that shape how we discuss events, governance, and careers. Whether you're a sports journalist, athlete, coach, or fan, deciphering these abbreviations is key to understanding league structures, tournament regulations, and media coverage. Yet, with terms like WTF (World Taekwondo Federation) and WBSC (World Baseball Softball Confederation) often causing confusion, even seasoned professionals can get lost in the jargon. In this 2025 guide, we decode 44 critical sports organization abbreviations, covering everything from Olympic bodies like IWF (Weightlifting) and WA (Archery) to regional giants like SAI (Sports Authority of India) and PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board). Whether you're tracking ODI cricket matches or exploring niche federations like TWIF (Tug-of-War), this list bridges the gap between acronyms and action. Let’s decode the acronyms powering the games you love!
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Sr. No. |
Abbreviation |
Organization Name |
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1. |
ISSF |
International Shooting Sport Federation |
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2. |
ITTF |
International Table Tennis Federation |
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3. |
ITF |
International Tennis Federation |
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4. |
IWF |
International Weightlifting Federation |
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5. |
LPGA |
Ladies Professional Golf Association |
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6. |
MCC |
Marylebone Cricket Club |
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7. |
NIS |
National Institute of Sports |
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8. |
NRAI |
National Rifle Association of India |
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9. |
NSF |
National Sports Federation |
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10. |
NZC |
New Zealand Cricket |
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11. |
ODI |
One Day International |
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12. |
PCA |
Punjab Cricket Association |
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13. |
PCB |
Pakistan Cricket Board |
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14. |
SAI |
Sports Authority of India |
|
15. |
SCA |
Saurashtra Cricket Association |
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16. |
SLC |
Sri Lanka Cricket |
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17. |
TTFI |
Table Tennis Federation of India |
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18. |
TWIF |
Tug-of-War International Federation |
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19. |
UCBSA |
United Cricket Board of South Africa |
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20. |
UWW |
United World Wrestling |
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21. |
VCA |
Veteran Cricket Association |
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22. |
WA |
World Archery Federation |
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23. |
WBSC |
World Baseball Softball Confederation |
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24. |
WISPA |
Women’s International Squash Players Association |
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24. |
WKF |
World Karate Federation |
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26. |
WR |
World Rugby |
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27. |
WSF |
World Squash Federation |
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28. |
WTF |
World Taekwondo Federation |
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29. |
WWE |
World Wrestling Entertainment |
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30. |
WWF |
World Wrestling Federation |
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31. |
WYSA |
Warner Youth Sports Association |
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32. |
WYWP |
Westchester Youth Water Polo |
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33. |
YNT |
Youth National Team |
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34. |
YOG |
Youth Olympic Games |
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35. |
YPA |
Young Players Association |
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36. |
YSF |
Youth Sports Foundation |
|
37. |
YSI |
Institute for the Study of Youth Sports |
|
38. |
YSW |
Youth and Sports Welfare |
|
39. |
YTT |
Yoga Teacher Training |
|
40. |
YTT |
Youth Team Tournament |
|
41. |
YVH |
Yadkin Valley Hounds |
|
42. |
YWD |
Young Women’s Division |
|
43. |
ZBG |
Z-Ball Game |
|
44. |
ZHISA |
Zambia Higher Institutions Sports Association |
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