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The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the international governing body of the sport of badminton, recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). It was originally the International Badminton Federation (IBF) which was founded on 5 July, 1934, before being rechristened the Badminton World Federation in 2006. The purpose and objectives of BWF include regulating, promoting, developing and popularising the sport of badminton throughout the world and organising, conducting and presenting international events at the highest level. The BWFs vision is to make badminton a leading global sport accessible to all – giving every child a chance to play for life. Its mission is to lead and inspire all stakeholders; to deliver entertainment through exciting events to drive fan experience; and to create innovative, impactful and sustainable development initiatives. BWF has its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with 194 Member Associations worldwide. Poul-Erik Høyer is the BWF President and Thomas Lund is the BWF Secretary General.
The IRONMAN Group is a leading organization in endurance sports, hosting over 230 events annually in more than 55 countries. Founded in 1978 with the first Hawaiian Iron Man Triathlon, the company has evolved from a single race into a global phenomenon, attracting over 600,000 participants each year. It operates as the largest mass-participation sports organizer worldwide, originally established as the World Triathlon Corporation in 1991. The IRONMAN Group offers a diverse portfolio of events, including the full-distance IRONMAN® Triathlon, the half-distance IRONMAN® 70.3®, and the Olympic-distance 5150™ Triathlon Series. They also organize running events like the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series and the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™, as well as trail running and cycling events. The company promotes inclusivity, catering to elite athletes, amateur enthusiasts, families, and youth through programs like IRONKIDS® and Iron Girl®. Their mission is to inspire athletes of all levels with the ethos "ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE®."
The PWHL is first-of-its-kind womens hockey league that brings together the best players in the world. Our league is comprised of six teams in North America, including: PWHL Boston, PWHL Minnesota, PWHL Montréal, PWHL New York, PWHL Ottawa, and PWHL Toronto.
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