IWGA Women’s Leadership Program: IFA strengthens female voices in international sport
The International Fistball Association (IFA) is proud to participate in the Women’s Leadership Programme (WLP) of the International World Games Association (IWGA) in 2025. Following the successful launch in 2024, this year’s edition continues to provide a valuable...
IFA celebrates World Teachers’ Day
On this 5 October – World Teachers’ Day – we join the world in honoring the profound and lasting contribution that teachers and coaches make to society. This day was established by UNESCO in 1994. Teachers do far more than transmit knowledge: they inspire curiosity,...
Leadership Change at the International Fistball Association: Gastão Englert succeeds Jörn Verleger
On 1 September, Gastão Englert will become the new President of the International Fistball Association (IFA). He is the first Brazilian to head the world federation. Jörn Verleger, IFA President since 2019, will remain with the federation in a new role. The...
The IFA Family mourns the loss of Volker Bernardi
With great sadness, the International Fistball Association (IFA) has learned of the passing of our friend and companion, Volker Bernardi. Volker dedicated his life to the development of sport on an international level. As long-time Executive Director of the World...