The International Wargames Federation (IWF) is the international body uniting national wargaming federations of South Africa and was founded in 1991. The IWF members are part of a greater movement toward integration of Mind Sports in the regular sports arena.

History

The International Wargames Federation was founded by the Derby Wargames Club and Mind Sports South Africa in 1991. It is the international controlling body for historical miniatures games other types of wargames and promotes all wargames on a worldwide level. As a result of the International Wargames Federation being formed, members like Mind Sports South Africa have been allowed to affiliate with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee, and award officially accredited national colours to players who represent South Africa in official test matches and world championships.

World Championships

Today world 'championships' are played annually. The World Championships have been played at the following locations:

Games/periods played

The most popular competition periods for World Championships are:

World Champions

World Champions are: ANCIENTS (DBM) - MALE ANCIENTS (DBM) - FEMALE ANCIENTS (DBM) - JUNIOR MALES ANCIENTS (Field of Glory) - MALE PIKE & SHOT - MALE PIKE & SHOT - JUNIOR MALE MORABARABA - SENIOR MORABARABA - WOMEN MORABARABA - JUNIOR SESOTHOMORABARABA - MALE

Presidents, past and present

Any organisation depends on the vision of the President. The term of office in the IWF, for such position is currently four years.