The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) is the umbrella organization of all national American football organizations worldwide. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and administers all aspects of American football sport globally. 157 countries are affiliated with the IFAF after seven national federations were added at the 2008 IFAF Congress in Rome.
In light of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the IFAF suspended athletes from Russia and Belarus from competing at any International Federation of American Football events, and suspended all officials from these countries from officiating at any event sanctioned by the IFAF, as well as from attending or participating in any IFAF meetings, committees, and forums. In March 2023, the Russian American Football Federation sent a letter addressing the ISF and urging them to reverse the decision and allow Russian athletes to compete in ISF events. The RAF's statement included claims that the war was actually started by Ukraine and that 'Russia defends peace'. In May 2023, the International Federation of American Football reinstated Russian and Belarusian athletes, shortly after a Russian missile attack forced the cancellation of an American football event in Ukraine.
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There are five continental associations affiliated with the IFAF. These associations are responsible for organizing continental championships, providing support for their member federations, and communicating their interests at the IFAF Board meetings.
International Federation of American Football: An overview of IFAF https://www.ifaf.org
IFAF suspends Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials: The 2022 IFAF decision to suspend Russian and Belarusian participation https://www.ifaf.org/news/ifaf-suspends-russian-and-belarusian-athletes-and-officials
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