International Fistball Association

What International Fistball Association does

The International Fistball Association (IFA) is the official international governing body for the sport of fistball, operating as a non-profit federation headquartered in Austria with a stated jurisdiction in Switzerland. Founded in 1960 and staffed by approximately 9 employees, IFA sets and maintains the official rules of the sport, sanctions international competitions, and represents fistball within broader international sports bodies such as IWGA (The World Games), WADA, TAFISA, CSIT, FICS, and — as of June 2026 — FISpT.

IFA's core functions include organizing flagship events such as the Men's and Women's World Championships, U18 World Championships, the Club World Cup, and the IFA World Tour, alongside continental championships coordinated with regional federations (e.g., EFA in Europe, PAFA in the Americas). It serves two principal constituencies: (1) national associations in countries where fistball is actively practiced, which act as first points of contact for athletes and teams in their respective countries, and (2) the athletes and teams themselves who compete in national and international competitions. The federation is governed by a Congress of member associations, a Board, and specialized Commissions (including a Youth Commission).

IFA's underlying 'technology' footprint is modest and operationally focused: a central WordPress-based website at ifa.fistball.sport plus a small portfolio of digital sub-properties — the IFA World Tour portal (worldtour.fistball.sport), Fistball TV (fistball.tv), and IFA Hosting (hosting.fistball.sport). Its business model is typical of international sport federations — funded through national-association membership dues, sponsorship from equipment vendors (Sportastic, Ludwig, Errea, Erima) and logistics partners (Dachser, Drohn), event-related revenues, and institutional grants — rather than any commercial product or pricing structure. No revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

International Fistball Association

Legal name

International Fistball Association

Website

https://ifa-fistball.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The International Fistball Association (IFA) is the non-profit international governing body for fistball, setting rules, organizing World Championships and the World Tour, and serving national associations, athletes, and teams across multiple continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Governance

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Business Associations (813910)

akta.pro primary industry

International Sport Federations (IFs) (MPAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Olympic & Multi-Sport Governing Bodies (IOC/IPC, Continental Games Federations) (MPAKAFAA)

Keywords

• International sports federation
• Sport governance organization
• Athletic competition management
• World championships organization
• Sports association services

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The International Fistball Association (IFA) is the official world governing body for the sport of fistball. It develops and promotes fistball globally, supports national member associations, organizes international competitions including World Championships and the Club World Cup, maintains the official rules of the sport, coordinates anti-doping compliance, and represents the international fistball community.

Product overview

The International Fistball Association (IFA) operates primarily as a sports governing body and informational platform rather than a technology product company. The IFA website (ifa.fistball.sport) serves as the central hub for fistball information, providing news, event information, member coordination, and organizational governance. The organization also maintains related digital properties including the IFA World Tour (worldtour.fistball.sport), Fistball TV (fistball.tv), and IFA Hosting (hosting.fistball.sport), though these appear to be sport-specific portals and event management services rather than technology product offerings in the traditional SaaS sense. The organization focuses on athlete development, competition management, and global expansion of the fistball sport rather than commercial technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IFA U18 World Championships International under-18 fistball championship competition organized by the IFA for youth national teams, held periodically to crown world champions at the U18 level.
• IFA Men's World Championship Flagship international senior men's fistball championship competition organized by the IFA to determine the men's world champion; the 2027 edition is scheduled for Novo Hamburgo, Brazil.
• IFA Women's World Championship International senior women's fistball championship competition organized by the IFA to determine the women's world champion.
• IFA Club World Cup International club-level fistball competition organized by the IFA, featuring top club teams from member nations competing for the world club title.
• IFA World Tour Series of international fistball tournament stops organized by the IFA across multiple countries, providing a structured competitive circuit for clubs and national teams between World Championships.
• Official Fistball Rules and Governance Official IFA playing rules, anti-doping regulations, and governance framework for the sport of fistball, used by national associations, referees, and competition organizers worldwide.
• IFA Anti-Doping Program Anti-doping compliance and testing program delivered by the IFA in partnership with WADA, governing clean-sport enforcement at international fistball competitions.
• IFA Referee Certification Referee training and certification pathway administered by the IFA for officials officiating international fistball competitions.
• Fistball TV Online video platform operated under the IFA umbrella (fistball.tv) that streams and archives fistball match coverage and event broadcasts.
• IFA Hosting Online event-hosting and tournament management portal (hosting.fistball.sport) supporting competition organization for IFA-sanctioned events.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• FISPT (International Sport for All Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026IFA has been accepted as a new Committee Member of FISPT. This admission marks an important milestone for the global development of fistball and further strengthens the Sport for All mission worldwide.
• SportasticminorOthers
• LudwigminorOthers
• ErreaminorOthers
• ErimaminorOthers
• DachserminorOthers
• DrohnminorOthers
• AIMS (International World Games Association)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIMS is a partner organization related to The World Games program where fistball is featured as a sport.
• IWGA (International World Games Association)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFistball is featured as a sport in The World Games, governed by IWGA. IFA collaborates with IWGA for the inclusion of fistball in this major international multi-sport event.
• TAFISAmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAFISA (The Association For International Sport for All) promotes Sport for All globally and partners with IFA for the worldwide development of fistball.
• CSIT (International Workers and Employers Sports Confederation)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSIT is an international sports organization that partners with IFA for sport development initiatives.
• WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFA partners with WADA for anti-doping efforts and compliance in fistball competitions worldwide.
• FICS (Fédération Internationale de Sport Corporatif)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFICS is the International Federation for Corporate Sport, partnering with IFA for sport development.
• BMWKMSminorOthers

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• International Netball Federation (INF): International federation for netball, comparable as another IF organizing World Championships and featured in multi-sport events. Operates with similar nonprofit member-driven structure and pursues Sport for All inclusion.
• International Polo Federation (FIP): International federation for polo with similar structure as a niche IF organizing world championships. Both operate with lean central staff and rely on national associations and host organizing committees to deliver events.
• International Sepak Takraw Federation (ISTAF): International federation governing sepak takraw with analogous niche-sport status, Asian-rooted concentration, and World Games inclusion. Comparable as a small IF managing global championships and member-driven development.
• World Lacrosse: International federation for lacrosse with comparable structure, World Games inclusion, and small-staff nonprofit federation operating model. Both federations are pursuing international growth from a niche sport base with similar partnership portfolios.
• International Korfball Federation (IKF): Niche international sport federation governing korfball globally, with similar structure (Board, Congress, member national associations) and comparable scale of activity (World Championships, continental events). Highly analogous as another small European-rooted IF featured in The World Games.
• International Floorball Federation (IFF): International federation governing floorball, another niche non-Olympic sport with similar governance, anti-doping, and World Games profile. Directly comparable in scale, organizational structure, and growth trajectory from European origins toward global footprint.
• World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF): International federation for flying disc sports, with comparable World Games status, small-staff organizational model, and member-driven governance. Analogous in pursuing IOC recognition and operating as a niche non-Olympic IF.
• International Racquetball Federation (IRF): International federation governing racquetball with similar niche-sport scale and World Games history. Comparable in managing a portfolio of world championships through volunteer national associations.

Broad incumbents

• International Handball Federation (IHF): Larger international federation for handball, a recognized Olympic sport. Comparable governance structure (Congress, Commissions, World Championships) but at materially greater scale, providing a useful benchmark for IFA's potential scale trajectory if fistball achieves broader recognition.

Emerging players

• International Quidditch Association (IQA): Emerging international federation for quidditch, an analogous small IF in the post-formation growth phase with limited resources and a young international footprint. Comparable as a small IF pursuing World Games inclusion and global recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ifa_fistball
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/IFAChannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/IFA.Fistball
• Instagraminstagram.com/ifafistball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ifa-fistball

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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