| IKF is the self-entitled world governing body for kiteboarding |
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The IKF (International Kiteboard Federation) is the World Governing Body for kiteboarding. The IKF have been granted full World Championship Title rights for the sport. The IKF is an organisation that is working to develop the sport of Kiteboarding at all levels. This includes competitions, education within the sport, judging courses and stringent criteria for judges, kitesurfing activities for the young riders (junior competitions) and a unified blanket under which the sport will fall. The IKF provides guidance and advice to its members around the world on matters such as competition, judging, education, anti doping and other areas of development of the sport. The IKF creates added value for everybody involved in Kiteboarding on a national and international level and will offer manuals and other forms of feedback and advice. Objectives: To establish and maintain an international association to promote the interests of kiteboarding in all its forms throughout all countries of the world. To promote the values of good sportsmanship, particularly amongst the younger generation. Future: The IKF is taking the steps towards positive development of this sport. It is supporting the riders by implementing strong criteria within each IKF event and encouraging the brands and sponsors within the sport. It has now become possible to compete under consistent rules within each sanctioned IKF event. Thereby the sport becomes more attractive and evident to athletes, spectators and the media. Members
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