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FOREWORD BY IBSF PRESIDENT IVO FERRIANI
The International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF), originally the Fédération Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobogganing (FIBT), was founded on November 23, 1923 by the delegates of Great Britain, France and Switzerland as well as the representatives of Canada and the United States of America at an international congress in Paris, France. The reason for founding an association was the introduction of the Winter Games in 1924 and the recognition of bobsleigh as an Olympic discipline. READ DETAILS
ABOUT IBSF Welcome behind the scenes! Explore the world of the IBSF and learn all about our vision and mission, our values and our history, in which the spirit of sport and the joy of competition take center stage. Learn more
Our Sports
Bobsleigh In the beginning, bobsleigh was mainly a sport for the wealthy and adventurous, who met in the winter sports resorts of the Alps for competitions and parties. But that changed quickly. Over time, bobsleigh developed into an organized discipline. Learn more
Skeleton This adrenaline sport developed over a hundred years ago in Switzerland, when brave winter sports enthusiasts began racing down the icy slopes on sledges. The fast-paced sport of tobogganing quickly gained international recognition. Learn more
Para Sport Advances in technology and equipment have enabled athletes with various disabilities to conquer the fast-paced world of bobsleigh and skeleton. Today, these courageous athletes inspire people with and without disabilities all over the world. Learn more
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