Stephan Fox, the President of the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport  (AIMS), attended the Canton de Vaud reception at the “Maison Swiss” (Swiss House) in Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games. The event, held in the gardens of the Swiss Embassy in France, celebrated Lausanne, the Olympic capital, and the host city for many international sports organisations, including AIMS.

The reception provided an opportunity for key figures in the sports world to meet and network. International sports dignitaries had an opportunity to meet with high-ranking Swiss officials, including President Viola Amherd, Lausanne Mayor Grégoire Junod, and other Canton de Vaud authorities. The event underscored the strong ties between Switzerland, particularly Lausanne, and the international sports community.

The “Maison Swiss” serves as a promotional platform for Switzerland during the Olympic Games 2024 in Paris offering a welcoming environment for athletes and sports officials with cultural and special events planned during the Olympics. In his remarks, Stephan Fox highlighted the significance of Lausanne for the AIMS, praising the city’s role as a global sports hub and its welcoming nature towards international sports federations.

Stephan Fox, reflecting on the importance of such gatherings, mentioned: “Lausanne represents the heart of international sports. Being @Home Abroad in Paris we celebrate this connection, reinforcing our shared commitment to fostering a global community of athletes and sports organisations”.