IPC publishes new Strategic Plan to advance the Paralympic Movement
The new Strategic Plan focuses on four primary goals: Serving members and athletes, showcasing athlete excellence through the delivery of Paralympic Games, driving impact through Para sport, and continuing to build a professional organisation. The new Strategic Plan was developed in close collaboration with the IPC’s Governing Board and more than 200 members. The International Paralympic […]
Ju-jitsu Asian Championships A Great Success
The Rangsit Muaythai stadium was filled to capacity every day with spectators. Ju-Jitsu athletes showcasing the various disciplines, skills, determination, fitness and the respect embodied in the sport. Admiration must go to the outstanding athletes, coaches, referees and certainly the organisers of this outstanding 2023 Asian Ju-Jitsu Championships. Congratulations to JJIF and the Asian Ju-Jitsu […]
Ju-jitsu Asian Championships 2023
The Ju-jitsu Asian Union, the continental arm of the Ju-Jitsu International Federation, JJIF invited the Asian national federations for the 7th edition of the Asian championship in the beautiful capital of Thailand, Bangkok. One of Thailand’s largest university’s Rangsit University, one of the leading universities for public health, was the host. 30 Asian national federations […]
January monthly webinar “Anti-doping rule violations: right to fair hearings”
This month ITA takes a legal look at anti-doping by examining hearing panels, with a particular focus on the Anti-Doping and Appeal divisions of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The aim of the session is to explain what happens, and what to expect during the hearing process, such as: There are also a […]
16th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships 2023
The Rowing and Canoeing Association of Thailand (RCAT) and IDBF are pleased to invite all national federation and IDBF members to compete in the 16th World Dragon Boat Racing Championships (WDBRC2023), which will be held at the Royal Thai Navy Rowing and Canoeing Training Centre (RCTC), Rayong – Pattaya, Thailand from 7th – 13th August […]
AIMS is Looking Forward to 2023
AIMS President, Stephan Fox addressed all the AIMS members, reflecting on an important year behind with the GAISF decision to dissolve the organisation and for AIMS to become a stakeholder in the restructured SportAccord. The AIMS President stated that this was a long process, with a long evaluation done by the GAISF council, the AIMS […]
IVO FERRIANI: THE GLOBAL SPORTS COMMUNITY HAS SECURED ITS FUTURE FOR 2023 AND BEYOND
GAISF and SportAccord President Ivo Ferriani reflects on 2022’s milestone decision to dissolve GAISF and the exciting future ahead for the global sports community through a restructured SportAccord, alongside the return of the World Combat Games. 2022 will be remembered as the year that GAISF Members boldly took one of the most important decisions in […]
Paradragons “Life is unfair: Dragon Boating isn’t!”
The above slogan was spotted back in July this year at the International Dragon Boat Federation’s(IDBF) Club Crew World Championships held in Sarasota, USA. It was on a shirt worn by a paraathlete competing at the championships and sparked a lot of comment and interest from thosewho were there. What was behind this? And why […]
SportAccord structural changes on track to fulfil commitments given to the global sporting community
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – SportAccord is pressing ahead with vital structural changes, after Martin Gibbs was confirmed as the organisation’s new permanent Managing Director. This appointment is one of several concrete steps taken by SportAccord since the dissolution of the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) was voted by its members in late November. With professional […]
A Diamond for Everyone
It was Daniel Swarovski’s vision in 1891 to create a diamond for everyone and the beautiful swan logo represents the beauty of nature and Swarovski reinforces its pride for heritage as well as its vision for the future. Swarovski Thailand has supported many projects giving back to the local community, especially youth in need which is […]