World Dodgeball Federation Explained

World Dodgeball Federation
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The World Dodgeball Federation, also known as WDBF, is the world governing body for the sport of dodgeball. Amongst its responsibilities are to run the Dodgeball World Championship since 2012.[1] The WDBF is an international member of The Association for International Sport for All (TAFISA).[2]

History

Formed in 2011, the organisation sought to unite different continents into one federation.[3] [4] In 2012, the first Dodgeball World Championship was held in Kuala Lumpur.[5]

In 2021, WDBF's membership reached 80 members, all also members of the relevant continental federations.[6]

While earlier editions of the Dodgeball World Championship only included foam, starting with 2022, a cloth category was created.[7]

Responsibilities

WDBF is responsible for organising the Dodgeball World Championship. It was initially an open event, but stopped being an open event as the membership grew, and now works by qualification.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: World Dodgeball Federation backs MAD, refutes claims World Championship mere invitational event. 25 October 2018 . 2022-06-13 . 2018-11-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181107040311/https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2018/10/424848/world-dodgeball-federation-backs-mad-refutes-claims-world-championship . live .
  2. Web site: International Members TAFISA . 2023-04-25 . tafisa.org.
  3. Web site: USA Dodgeball - WDBF. 2022-06-13. 2022-06-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20220613194221/https://www.usadodgeball.com/wdbf. live.
  4. Web site: Opinion | Why Dodgeball is for everybody. February 25, 2021. June 13, 2022. June 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220613194157/https://www.sportspromedia.com/opinions/dodgeball-federation-duane-wsynski-world-championships-2022/. live.
  5. Web site: The weird and wonderful dodgeball championships in Hong Kong. Jo. Piazza. Yahoo. Travel. June 16, 2014. June 13, 2022. October 18, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171018004608/http://nypost.com/2014/06/16/the-weird-and-wonderful-dodgeball-championships-in-hong-kong/. live.
  6. Web site: Why the World Dodgeball Federation is set to bounce back in 2022. November 24, 2021. June 13, 2022. December 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211202182230/https://www.sportspromedia.com/opinions/world-dodgeball-federation-championships-edmonton-2022-duane-wysynski/. live.
  7. Web site: Edmonton to host 2022 World Dodgeball Championships . 13 November 2021 .