Presenting the WBGF

Our
Activities

Coordination of activities and preservation and promotion of its members’ interests

Establishment of the development of backgammon policies at a global level

Regulation of the competitions system at a global level

Organisation and conduct of sporting events, particularly an official global championship (the WBGF Team and Individual Championships) and other competitions at a global level

Adoption and implementation of WBGF tournament rules and adoption of acts in connection with their application

Establishment of evaluation and categorisation of players, particularly by ratings and titles

Encouragement of development of national organisations, particularly by assisting the establishment of national federations, where none currently exist

Encouragement of ethical and moral standards in sports, respect of human dignity, fair play, tolerance, non-violence and a general sporting culture

Advocacy for legal recognition of backgammon as a mind sport on the national and international stage

Perform any other tasks which have been determined pursuant to these Statutes and any other applicable rules and regulations

The pursuit of its own commercial objects in accordance with any applicable laws or regulations in order to finance its activities

Our
Objectives

Develop, improve, expand and promote backgammon as a mind sport according to principles of Olympic and sports rules

Deal with all questions relating to tournament backgammon taking place in all member nations and where otherwise invited

Organise and conduct international backgammon competitions and tournaments at a global level

Promote unity among its member nations (Member Associations) in matters relating to international backgammon

Safeguard the overall interests of Member Associations

Act as a representative voice for the global backgammon family as a whole

Respect the interests of Member Associations, settle disputes between Member Associations and assist in any matter upon request. The WBGF shall seek to achieve its objectives by implementing any measures it deems appropriate, such as setting down rules, entering into agreements or conventions, taking decisions or adopting programmes

Your
Benefits

One common international voice – together we are stronger. Especially when talking to other mindsport organisations

Common tournament ruleset

Common ethics ruleset

Worldwide ranking list

The world team championship

A federation owned by the players

Coordination of activities and preservation and promotion of its members’ interests

Establishment of the development of backgammon policies at a global level

Regulation of the competitions system at a global level

Organisation and conduct of sporting events, particularly an official global championship (the WBGF Team and Individual Championships) and other competitions at a global level