International Table Soccer Federation
The aim of the International Table Soccer Federation (ITSF) is to promote and develop the game of table football . The ITSF has therefore defined the following areas and goals:
Administration and regulation
The ITSF carries out the administration and regulation of table football through its affiliated national associations. The ITSF issues the table football rules and is responsible for the technical specifications of the official competition tables. It also participates in the implementation and enforcement of an anti- doping program.
Organization of international competitions
The ITSF approves large international table football events for all ages and for disabled people, including five annual world championships on the 5 official ITSF table football.
In addition, the ITSF organizes the most prestigious table football event, the World Cup - a national team tournament that takes place every 2 years and also includes the World Cup. This event is the regular highlight of the 5-continent, 60-plus tournaments ITSF tour, where the best table football players from around 40 countries compete for the world title.
The development of the game
The ITSF coordinates the development of each national member association, including the ITSF training center program. The ITSF Development Fund supports the development of the game in "less privileged" countries in accordance with the environment and the protection of human rights.
The promotion of sport
The ITSF represents the sport of table football and defends its interests in its relationship with national and international sports authorities and institutions. In its relations with the media and sponsors, the ITSF attaches great importance to sporting ethics and fair play.
Members by region
| region | countries | Associations |
|---|---|---|
| Asia / Oceania | Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan | ASF |
| Africa | Rwanda, South Africa | |
| Europe | Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom | TFBÖ |
| North America | Canada | |
| South America | Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Uruguay |