The Renju International Federation (RIF) is an international organization which was founded in Stockholm, Sweden on August 8, 1988.
The main purpose of the federation is to unite all the Renju and gomoku national federations all over the world, organize international tournaments such as World Championships, together with other activities in renju and gomoku, and spread renju activities in the world.
The federation carry out the General Assembly every two years.
[1][2] The Central Committee is responsible to the current status of the Renju International Federation, together with the activities of the officials of the Federation.
[2] The Renju International Federation was founded in 1988 by 3 founder members: Japan, Soviet Union and Sweden.