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Time and again, there are doping incidents in sport. Although we have not had a positive doping case in Fistball so far, our athletes are subject to the World Anti-Doping Code of WADA. IFA President Jörn Verleger, who is also the chair of the IWGA Anti-Doping Panel, answered fundamental questions about doping and anti-doping work…

As we gear up for the **2024 IFA Award Ceremony**, here’s a look back at the past winners and what to expect this year. ### **A Look Back: Past IFA Award Winners** Over the years, the IFA Awards have recognized outstanding performances and contributions to the world of Fistball. ### **2024 IFA Award Ceremony** The…

We invite all Fistball enthusiasts to wear their club or national team jerseys, tracksuits, or sports attire throughout the day—whether at work, shopping, university, or school—to showcase and promote the sport we love. To participate, just put on your Fistball gear on January 30 and share a photo of yourself on social media using the…

IFA President Jörn Verleger participated in the SandSI—Sport and Sustainability International (SandSI) 2024 General Assembly. Congrats to re-elected SandSI President Julia Pallé and her team including Vincent Gaillard and Orsolya Tolnay to the excellent work. IFA is a proud member of SandSi. SandSI, a not-for-profit international organisation based in Geneva, Switzerland, leverages the power of…

📆 7-17 August 2025 🌍 Over 5,000 participants from more than 100 countries 🏅 35 sports, 61 disciplines and 254 medal events The following countries will be invited to participate in the women’s events at The World Games in China: Brazil, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand and Namibia. The Italian team has qualified…

The IFA will continue its successful partnership with the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS) in 2025. FICS partnered with The World Games (TWG) since the 2005 Games in Duisburg Germany, providing onsite sports chiropractic care to help athletes prevent injuries and achieve optional performance. IFA signed a direct contract with FICS for the first…

Isabella Lucchin, Brazilian attacker, has been nominated as one of 22 athletes competing for the prestigious title of World Games Athlete of the Year 2024. This nomination recognizes her incredible performances over the past year, including her role in securing the Women’s World Championship title in November in Monte Carlo (Argentina). Information: The year 2024…

IFA wishes to remind all Fistball players that the WADA 2025 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods entered into force on 1 January 2025. IFA calls on athletes, entourage, and all stakeholders to note the 2025 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, which was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) during its meeting on 12…

International Fistball Association (IFA) has the honour to invite all IFA members to submit nominations for the IFA 2024 AWARDS. The awards will be presented in the following categories: • IFA BEST FISTBALL PICTURE OF THE YEAR (public voting) • IFA ACTIVITY AWARD • IFA LIFETIME AWARD The proposals should be uploaded on www.tinyurl.com/IFAawards2024 latest…

Thank you for your support and your friendship in 2024! IFA is looking forward to all Fistball activities all around the world with many highlights, especially The World Games in China and the World Tour Finals in Vöcklabruck, Austria! Have a good start into an active and happy new year 2025. Our office will reopen…