Dakar en Jeux festival caps off week of celebrations marking one year to go to Dakar 2026
The Dakar en Jeux festival brought together thousands of people across the Dakar 2026 host sites to celebrate youth, sport and culture, rounding off a week of activities marking one year to go to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). Since its launch in 2022, Dakar en Jeux has become a flagship initiative of the Dakar […]
AIMS commends Riyadh 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games for advancing unity and inclusion
The Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) congratulates the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) on the successful opening of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games Riyadh 2025, a landmark gathering of 57 nations held under the theme “One Nation – Shared Vision.” The opening ceremony at King Fahd […]
Looking ahead – the future of AIMS
Sabine Shanahan, Secretary General, Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) The recent AIMS General Assembly in Lausanne was more than an election; it was a reaffirmation of unity, progress, and shared purpose. As one community of sports, we demonstrated once again what defines AIMS at its core — a commitment to inclusion, integrity, […]
AIMS President congratulates JJIF on a successful World Congress in Bangkok
The Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) successfully held its World Congress in Bangkok, in conjunction with the 2025 Ju-Jitsu World Championships, bringing together delegates from more than 80 nations to discuss the future of the sport. The Congress addressed key areas of good governance, transparency, financial accountability, elections, and the empowerment of youth and women, reaffirming […]
World leaders commit to strengthening sport’s role in social development
United Nations (UN) Member States have adopted a declaration to deepen sport’s contribution to sustainable development, pledging to embed it in economic, social and environmental policies and broaden access to sporting opportunities worldwide. The Declaration was adopted this week at the Second World Summit for Social Development, convened by the UN General Assembly in Doha, […]
Bangkok to Host the 2025 Ju-Jitsu World Championships
The Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) proudly announces that the 2025 Ju-Jitsu World Championships will be hosted in Bangkok, Thailand, from 1–7 November 2025, at the Indoor Stadium Huamark, one of the country’s premier sports venues. This landmark global event will bring together the world’s top ju-jitsu athletes across multiple categories, including Fighting System, Jiu-Jitsu (Ne-Waza) Gi & No-Gi, Duo System, Show Ju-Jitsu, Para, and Masters […]
Hualien Signs MoU to Host the 2026 IDBF Club Crew World Championships
The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) has officially confirmed Hualien as the host city of the 15th IDBF Club Crew World Championships (CCWC) in 2026, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) led by IDBF President Claudio Schermi. The signing ceremony marked a major milestone in the global dragon boating calendar, formalizing the commitment to deliver […]
AIMS Congratulates SportAccord on a Successful IF Forum and Welcomes Kelly Fairweather as Managing Director
The AIMS family extends its warm congratulations to SportAccord on the successful conclusion of the International Federations (IF) Forum, held at the iconic Olympic Museum in Lausanne. AIMS also warmly welcomes Mr Kelly Fairweather as the new Managing Director of SportAccord. This year’s IF Forum once again brought together leaders from across the Olympic Movement, creating a platform for constructive dialogue, […]
AIMS Elects New Council for 2025–2029
The Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS), the IOC-recognised umbrella organisation representing international federations committed to the Olympic values, has successfully concluded its General Assembly and elections for the 2025–2029 term at its headquarters, the Maison du Sport International in Lausanne. AIMS President Stephan Fox expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing Council […]
IOC President Kirsty Coventry Addresses AIMS General Assembly as Stephan Fox Is Re-Elected President for a New Four-Year Term
Lausanne, Switzerland – 27 October, 2025. The Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) successfully concluded its General Assembly at the Maison du Sport International in Lausanne — the global home of international sport. The Assembly was honoured by the presence of International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry, who delivered an inspiring Opening […]