Wishing You a Prosperous Chinese New Year!
On behalf of the AIMS Family, we extend our warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Chinese New Year. May the Year of the Snake be filled with health, prosperity, innovation, and lasting partnerships. Happy New Year!新年快乐！
World Fistball Day 2025: A Global Celebration of Sport
January 30, 2025, marks the annual celebration of World Fistball Day, an event that unites athletes, fans, and sports enthusiasts from around the world in honoring the unique and dynamic sport of Fistball. On behalf of the Alliance of Independent Recognized Members of Sport (AIMS), we invite everyone to join this global celebration and showcase […]
Sheffield 2025 Powerlifting Championships – records on the line
The Sheffield 2025 Powerlifting Championships, also known as Sheffield 25, took place on January 26, 2025, at Sheffield City Hall in Sheffield, United Kingdom. This prestigious event, accredited by the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), marked the third annual edition of the competition and featured some of the world’s strongest athletes competing in the classic powerlifting […]
Torino 2025 FISU Winter Games celebration of unity and excellence
Torino 2025 FISU Winter Games officially commenced on January 13, 2025, at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. Student-athletes from 54 nations proudly represented their countries during a spectacular opening ceremony that featured contemporary art and music performances. From January 13 to 23, six municipalities in the Piedmont region are hosting competitions in 11 sports: […]
Winterberg Confirmed as Host of the 2026 World Adventure Golf Masters
As a valued member of AIMS, the World Minigolf Sport Federation (WMF) continues to strengthen the global presence of minigolf, with Winterberg, Germany, confirmed as the host of the 2026 World Adventure Golf Masters (WAGM). Organized in collaboration with the Deutscher Minigolfsport Verband (DMV), the event will take place at Adventure Golf Winterberg and marks […]
Faroe Islands to Host 2026 WDF Europe Cup, Marking a Milestone for the Growing Federation
As a proud member of AIMS, the World Darts Federation (WDF) continues to expand its global reach, with the Faroe Islands set to host the 2026 WDF Europe Cup following a recent vote by European member nations. The Faroe Islands, a relatively new member of the WDF, made their Europe Cup debut in 2022 and […]
European Go Federation Highlights a Year of Exciting Competitions and Growth
As a proud member of AIMS, the European Go Federation (EGF) continues to promote excellence and inclusivity in the sport of Go. The year 2024 was marked by remarkable tournaments, outstanding performances, and a growing community of players across Europe. Key Events and Achievements Hamburg, Germany, set the stage for two major competitions from March […]
Young photographers steal the spotlight with their stunning images of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Guided by world-class mentors and strongly supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a group of talented young photographers brought to life the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games like never before this summer. With their creative lens, the eight aspiring professionals, including five women, captured the unique moments of the event, including dramatic sporting action, iconic […]
New Year’s Message 2025 by IOC President Thomas Bach: “Values First”
Dear Olympic friends, What an Olympic year lies behind us. We celebrate the start of a new year with the outstanding Olympic Games Paris 2024 still fresh in our memory – the first Olympic Games to be fully aligned, inspired and delivered in line with our Olympic Agenda reforms from start to finish. These were […]
AIMS Alliance Reflects on a Year of Progress and Achievement
As the year draws to a close, the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) takes the opportunity to reflect on the remarkable progress achieved over the past twelve months. Founded to unite international sports federations that share the core values of integrity, inclusivity, and excellence, AIMS has continued to strengthen its network, advance […]