Mahjong International League


The Mahjong International League is the international governing body of mahjong. 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 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 was held from 24 to 28 October 2015, in the city of Sanya, Hainan Province, China.
Bo Tang from China won the individual competition, and Team Chinese B won the team competition.

Recognition of IMSA

On February 26, 2016, MIL was recognized as an observer by International Mind Sport Association after a presentation by Frank Ng, the president of MIL. As of 5th of April 2017 Mahjong is the sixth official game to be played at IMSA Elite Games.