International Dwarf Sports Federation
The global governing body for dwarf sport — building opportunity, inclusion and elite competition for athletes with dwarfism worldwide.
IDSF at a glance
- First World Dwarf Games
- 1993
- Countries
- 21
- Athletes at the 2017 Games
- 420
- Competitive sports
- 15sports
Competing in the IDSF
World Dwarf Games 2027 · Gold Coast, Australia
Until the Games begin
285
Days
14
Hours
30
Minutes
35
Seconds
Our mission
The IDSF, the International Dwarf Sports Federation, is the worldwide governing body for dwarf sports. It exists to:
- Encourage international sporting competition amongst dwarf athletes
- Represent the needs of dwarf athletes amongst other international sporting organisations
- Set and maintain standard rules and regulations for sports used in international competition
- Establish eligibility and profiling rules for participating athletes
- Support a World Dwarf Games every four years
Join the movement
Whether you are an athlete, a national association or a supporter — there is a place for you in the IDSF.