What was the original name of the world governing body now called the Badminton World Federation?

The original name of the world governing body now called the Badminton World Federation was the International Badminton Federation.

The International Badminton Federation, commonly abbreviated IBF, was founded in 1934 by nine national associations. It served as the sport's international governing body, overseeing rules, championships, and the development of international competition.

In 2006, the organization changed its name to the Badminton World Federation, or BWF. The rebranding reflected the federation's global membership and its role in governing elite badminton, including the World Championships, Thomas Cup, Uber Cup, Sudirman Cup, and Olympic badminton in cooperation with the International Olympic Committee.

The name is sometimes confused with individual tournament titles or national governing bodies. The IBF was the global federation itself, not a championship. The abbreviation also appears in older historical records, especially those covering the period before the 2006 name change.