The world governing body of which of the following sports celebrated its 100 years in existence recently ?
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Hockey
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Badminton
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Football
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Cricket
FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) is the world governing body for football/soccer, founded in 1904 and celebrating its centenary in 2004. The hockey federation (FIH) was founded in 1924, badminton (BWF) in 1934, and cricket (ICC) in 1909 - none celebrated 100 years as recently as FIFA did when this question was framed.
To answer this question, you need to have knowledge about the recent centenary celebrations of various sports.
Option A) Hockey - This option is incorrect because the International Hockey Federation (FIH) celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2020, not its 100th anniversary.
Option B) Badminton - This option is incorrect because the Badminton World Federation (BWF) was established in 1934, making it over 80 years old, but not 100 years old.
Option C) Football - This option is correct because FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), the governing body for football, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2004. Therefore, it has been in existence for over 100 years.
Option D) Cricket - This option is incorrect because the International Cricket Council (ICC) was formed in 1909, making it over 100 years old, but it has not recently celebrated its centenary.
The correct answer is C) Football. FIFA celebrated its 100 years in existence recently.