Mahjong International LeagueAbbreviation | MIL |
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Formation | July 3, 2015[1] |
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Type | non-profit organization |
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Legal status | Association |
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Purpose | formulating the competition systems and rules suitable for the whole world in an effort to promote mahjong into a standard, professional and sportified global mind sport.[2] |
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Headquarters | Lausanne, Switzerland![Switzerland](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/Flag_of_Switzerland_%28Pantone%29.svg/16px-Flag_of_Switzerland_%28Pantone%29.svg.png) |
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Membership | 20 countries and regions |
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Official language | English |
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President | Frank Ng |
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Website | Mahjong International League |
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The Mahjong International League (Chinese: 国际麻将联盟) is an international governing body for mahjong, recognized by the International Mind Sports Association (IMSA). Its registered office is located in Lausanne, Switzerland. As of 2016, its president is Frank Ng from Hong Kong.
History
Establishment
The Mahjong International League (MIL) was founded in 2015, and it was registered in Lausanne, Switzerland. "Mahjong International League Establishment Ceremony" was held on May 11, 2015 in Diaoyutai State Guest Hotel in Beijing, China.
World Mahjong Sports Games
The 1st World Mahjong Sports Games (WMSG) was held from 24 to 28 October 2015, in the city of Sanya, Hainan Province, China.[3]
Bo Tang from China won the individual competition, and Team Chinese B won the team competition.[4]
Recognition of IMSA
On February 26, 2016, MIL was recognized as an observer by International Mind Sport Association (IMSA) after a presentation by Frank Ng, the president of MIL.[5] As of 5 April 2017 Mahjong is the sixth official game to be played at IMSA Elite Games.[6]
Members (36)
In June 2021:[7]
Asia (10)
China
Japan
South Korea
Hong Kong
Macau
Chinese Taipei
Singapore
Indonesia
Thailand
Vietnam
Europe (14)
Denmark
Italy
Russia
Germany
Switzerland
Spain
Belgium
Austria
Czech Republic
Hungary
Portugal
Slovakia
Sweden
Ukraine
Americas (7)
Canada
United States
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
Mexico
Africa (3)
Réunion
Mauritius
South Africa
Oceania (2)
Australia
New Zealand
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