Last updated: Sep 2026
Sports fans encounter dozens of organization abbreviations. Here are 40+ full forms of major sports organizations worldwide, from football (FIFA) to cricket (ICC) to Olympics (IOC).
Full List of Sports Organizations
| Abbreviation | Full Form | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| AFL | Australian Football League | Professional Australian rules football |
| AMA | American Motorcyclist Association | Motorcycle racing organization |
| ATP | Association of Tennis Professionals | Men's professional tennis organization |
| AUPA | Asian Volleyball Confederation | Volleyball governing body for Asia |
| BCCI | Board of Control for Cricket in India | Cricket's governing body in India |
| BFFF | Bangladesh Football Federation | Soccer governing body in Bangladesh |
| BOA | Bulgarian Olympic Association | Olympic body for Bulgaria |
| CBF | Confederação Brasileira de Futebol | Brazilian football/soccer federation |
| CONMEBOL | Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol | South American football confederation |
| EPL | English Premier League | Top professional football league in England |
| FAB | Football Australia Board | Soccer governing body in Australia |
| FA | Football Association | English football's governing body |
| FCM | Fédération Camerounaise de Football | Cameroon soccer federation |
| FFF | Fédération Française de Football | French football federation |
| FIFA | Fédération Internationale de Football Association | International football/soccer governing body |
| FIBA | Fédération Internationale de Basketball | International basketball governing body |
| FIH | Fédération Internationale de Hockey | International field hockey governing body |
| FIS | Fédération Internationale de Ski | International skiing governing body |
| F1 | Formula One (Racing) | Top-level motorsport racing championship |
| IAAF | International Association of Athletics Federations | Track and field/athletics governing body |
| ICC | International Cricket Council | Cricket's global governing body |
| IFBB | International Federation of Bodybuilding | Bodybuilding governing body |
| IOC | International Olympic Committee | Organizes Olympic Games |
| IPL | Indian Premier League | Professional cricket league in India |
| ISL | Indian Super League | Professional football league in India |
| ITF | International Tennis Federation | Professional tennis governing body |
| KNVB | Koninklijke Nederlandsche Voetbal Bond | Dutch football federation |
| Ligue 1 | French Professional Football League | Top soccer league in France |
| MLS | Major League Soccer | Top professional soccer league in USA/Canada |
| MLB | Major League Baseball | Top professional baseball league in USA |
| NBA | National Basketball Association | Top professional basketball league in USA |
| NFL | National Football League | Top professional American football league |
| NHL | National Hockey League | Top professional ice hockey league (USA/Canada) |
| NPB | Nippon Professional Baseball | Professional baseball league in Japan |
| PGA | Professional Golfers' Association | Golf tour and organization |
| PWA | Professional Women's Assocation (sports) | Various professional women's sports organizations |
| Rugby League | International Rugby League | Professional rugby organization |
| Serie A | Italian Professional Football League | Top soccer league in Italy |
| CONCACAF | Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football | North American football confederation |
| UEFA | Union of European Football Associations | European football governing body; organizes Champions League |
| USTA | United States Tennis Association | Tennis governing body in USA (organizes US Open) |
| WTA | Women's Tennis Association | Women's professional tennis organization |
| WWE | World Wrestling Entertainment | Professional wrestling entertainment organization |
| XFL | Xtreme Football League | Professional American football league |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between BCCI and ICC?
A: BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) governs cricket in India. ICC (International Cricket Council) is the global governing body for all countries' cricket teams.
Q: How often are the Olympics held?
A: Summer Olympics every 4 years, Winter Olympics every 4 years (but on different years). Example: 2024 Summer, 2026 Winter, 2028 Summer.
Q: What does IPL stand for?
A: IPL (Indian Premier League) is India's professional cricket league with franchise-based teams. It's one of the most popular cricket leagues globally.
Q: What organization runs the FIFA World Cup?
A: FIFA (International Football Association) organizes the FIFA World Cup held every 4 years. The next one is in 2026 (hosted by USA, Mexico, Canada).
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