Mission and Vision

The Role and Vision of AIMS

AIMS is unwavering in its mission to unite and elevate the global sports community, championing the core Olympic values of excellence, respect, and friendship. We firmly believe that sport has the unmatched ability to drive transformative change, unite diverse cultures, and foster peace and harmony on a global scale.

Where there is unity, teamwork, and shared purpose, the boundaries of human potential are expanded. At AIMS, we are committed to these guiding principles, upholding the highest standards of governance, respect, and fairness. Our mission is centered on empowering and nurturing athletes and youth of all abilities, recognizing them as the torchbearers of sport’s future. We stand strong in our pledge to protect the integrity of sport, advocate for clean and fair competition, and advance education and cultural exchange through the strength of our diverse membership.

As one of the four IOC-recognized umbrella organizations, AIMS is a key stakeholder of SportAccord, leveraging the IOC’s resources and expertise to amplify our impact. Our emblem—a handshake—embodies our unwavering commitment to global cooperation and shared progress in advancing sport and education. We focus particularly on youth development, ensuring that the principles of the Olympic Movement guide every step of the journey.

AIMS is a beacon for inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination, believing that the strength and unity of the entire sports family—both Olympic and non-Olympic—is essential to achieving our shared vision. Our ultimate goal is to harness the power of solidarity to uplift athletes across the world, ensuring they carry the torch of hope, progress, and excellence far beyond our time, lighting the way to a more inclusive and vibrant future for all.

AIMS Council Members

Stephan Fox

President

Panagiotis Theodoropoulos

Vice President

Dr. Gerhard Zimmermann

General Secretary

Kei Izawa

Treasurer

Directors

Michal Buchel

President, FISav

Dr. Julie Gabriel

Vice President

Mike Haslam

Executive President, IDBF

Associate Directors

Helen Lundberg

President, IFSS

Sabine Shanahan

Financial Director. WDF