The International Bandy Federation was founded on February 12, 1955 during the Congress in Stockholm.
This Wednesday, February 12, Federation of International Bandy turns 65! That is an age where many people leave professional life and retire. But FIB is more active than ever and the bandy around the world is getting bigger and bigger. Bandy is the world’s second largest winter sport in terms of number of athletes! Only Ice Hockey is bigger. This season is particularly intense and extensive with World Championship tournaments for both men and women. The Women’s World Championship will be decided in Oslo, February 19-22, and the Men’s Championships in Irkutsk, March 1-6 as regards Group B and March 29-April 5 for Group A.