The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) is the world governing body for all towed water sports and has 91affiliated member Federations worldwide. It was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1946 and is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sole authority governing all towed water sports. The IWWF is also an affiliate member of the Global Association of International Sport Federations (GAISF) and one of the seven founding sports of the World Games.