FIBT

FIBT stands for Fédération Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobogganing. It was the international governing body responsible for the sports of bobsleigh and skeleton, administering international competition, setting rules, and overseeing safety and development efforts. In 2015, the organization rebranded as the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF). Since the rebranding, the FIBT name has been retired as the official title, though it remains a historical reference to the federation’s past.

The federation governed events at the world level, including the FIBT World Championships, and coordinated Olympic competition for bobsleigh and skeleton. Its activities encompassed technical regulations for equipment and tracks, competition formats, eligibility rules, and anti-doping efforts conducted in collaboration with wider international sports bodies.

FIBT was composed of national member federations from across the world and worked to promote the sports through development programs, coaching, and youth participation. It maintained standards for sled design, runners, helmets, and overall track safety to ensure fair and safe competition at international events.

Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, the organization operated under a congress-based governance structure led by a president and policy-making council. It interacted with the International Olympic Committee and other international sports bodies to coordinate calendar planning, event hosting, and sport development initiatives. The legacy of the FIBT continues in its successor organization, which continues to oversee the bobsleigh and skeleton disciplines on the international stage.