Asia at the heart of Olympic future: OCA General Assembly Welcomes New IOC President
The 45th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) marked a significant moment in global sports leadership, as Asia reaffirmed its central role in shaping the future of the Olympic Movement. Held in Kuwait City, the Assembly brought together delegates from all 45 Asian National Olympic Committees (NOCs), along with esteemed guests from […]
Strong start to 2025 for Savate: continental success, global engagement, and upcoming highlights
The International Federation of Savate (FISav) has opened the year 2025 with a series of dynamic and successful events, reinforcing the sport’s global reach and growing community. Two major continental championships kicked off the season: Both events attracted strong participation and celebrated technical excellence and continental collaboration. In celebration of World Savate Day, FISav also […]
WADA celebrates 49% increase in social media engagement for Play True Day 2025
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is proud to share the results of its 2025 Play True Day campaign, which ran from 10 March – 11 April and generated a 49% increase in social media engagement under the theme: “Play True: It Starts with You.” Play True Day stems from a WADA-hosted Education Conference in 2013 that […]
Patna Hosts Historic Sepaktakraw World Cup 2025
The Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) congratulates the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF) and its partners for the successful organization of the Sepaktakraw World Cup 2025, held from 20 to 25 March in Patna, Bihar, India. This historic event marked the first time the state of Bihar hosted an international Sepaktakraw competition, welcoming […]
IFA Announces Restructuring of the Fistball Club World Cup Starting 2026
The International Fistball Association (IFA) has announced a significant restructuring of the IFA Fistball Club World Cup, demonstrating its commitment to innovation, athlete well-being, and the sustainable growth of the sport. The new format will be fully implemented in 2027, following a transitional event planned for 2026 to align the competition more closely with existing […]
IWGA holds Annual General Meeting in Madrid ahead of The World Games 2025
The International World Games Association (IWGA) hosted its 2025 Annual General Meeting in Madrid welcoming more than 100 delegates from International Member Federations, National Olympic Committees (NOCs), National Sport Organisations (NSOs), key partners, and the Organising Committees for The World Games 2025 in Chengdu and The World Games 2029 in Karlsruhe. Held just months before […]
Celebrating Excellence: IDBF Announces 2025 Inductees to the International Dragon Boat Hall of Fame
The Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) proudly congratulates the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) on the announcement of the 2025 inductees to the International Dragon Boat Hall of Fame. This distinguished honour recognises individuals whose exceptional achievements and contributions have helped shape and inspire the global dragon boating community. The 2025 International […]
Celebrating a Lifetime of Leadership: Happy 80th Birthday to José Perurena
Today, the global sporting community joins in celebrating a remarkable milestone—the 80th birthday of José Perurena, a respected Olympian, visionary leader, and lifelong advocate for sport. From his early achievements as an elite Canoe Sprint athlete, representing Spain in the K4M 1000m event at the 1968 Olympic Games, Mr. Perurena’s journey in sport has been […]
IPSC Shares Key Administrative and Technical Updates in April 2025 Newsletter
The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) has issued its April 2025 President’s Newsletter, highlighting recent developments discussed during Executive Council meetings and offering updates that reflect IPSC’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence and technological advancement. Among the key updates is a significant enhancement of the Electronic Scoring System (ESS). Newly introduced features now allow Range […]
AIMS mourns the loss of His Holiness Pope Francis – a true champion of peace and sport
The Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) joins the global community in profound sadness at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis (1936–2025). We extend our deepest condolences to the Catholic faithful worldwide and honor a leader whose life embodied compassion, unity, and service. Pope Francis was more than a spiritual guide—he was […]