By Jessica Jagdeo | January 16th, 2026
The World Dodgeball Federation (WDBF) continues to make an impact across communities around the world, creating a growing interest for the sport through events and tournaments.
First beginning in 2011, currently the WDBF has been able to capture the attention of dodgeball lovers worldwide, and motivate them to play competitively through a purposeful and inspirational timeline.
In recent years the WDBF put motion into the sport by organizing five championship events in Argentina, Morocco, Croatia, Singapore, and the United States, where more than 50 countries participated in 2023.
From 2024 the WDBF arranged the 10th World Championships in Graz, Austria. In attendance were athletes from 36 countries, with representation from six continents, this was a record breaking milestone for dodgeball history.
In early 2025 the WDBF launched its youth program, the World Youth Open, in Calgary, Canada. Teams categorized by age, from 9-17, played against the respective age groups from around the world. Also in 2025 the WDBF partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Peace for Development Refugees Initiative (PDRI), and the Sport for Refugees Coalition, for a series of training seminars to make a social impact.
In 2026 the World Championships is set to break the previous record. Since 2025, new members have joined the federation amounting to a total of 70 members, further growing a greater connection between countries.
Cosmos has joined the dodgeball movement in 2024 assisting with sponsorship endeavours as the WDBF’s success is important in the future growth of dodgeball in the competitive landscape.
“We are thrilled to be working with Cosmos Sports and Entertainment. They understand the challenges associated with a growing organization, and have been invaluable at helping us send the right messages to the right targets.” – Duane Wysynski President of the World Dodgeball Federation
There is continued interest in dodgeball and Cosmos Sports and Entertainment is lucky to collaborate with the WDBF to increase the expansion.
“It has been a great pleasure to work with the WDBF and the sport of Dodgeball. We have been very impressed at the international strength of the sport which is truly played all around the Globe. We look forward to working with the team to as the continue to grow and bring light minded corporate partners into the dynamic sport of Dodgeball” – Cary Kaplan President of Cosmos Sports & Entertainment
The anticipated growth of dodgeball globally is reliant on obtaining new members to join the federation, and annual event and championship tournaments. Additional influence for the sport is accelerated by youth development to nurture future generations, making a long lasting impact
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