WADA announces hosts for 2026 Regional Symposiums aimed at preparing for implementation of the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to announce that it has selected the four cities that will host WADA’s Regional Symposiums between March and July 2026. As indicated in the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued in February, these four Symposiums will be held in Africa, the Americas, Asia/Oceania, and Europe, and will replace the Agency’s Annual […]
Rhine-Ruhr 2025: a remarkable edition of the FISU World University Games
The FISU World University Games Rhine-Ruhr 2025 have come to a close, leaving behind an impressive legacy of sporting excellence, cultural unity, and inclusive celebration. Hosted across six cities in the North Rhine-Westphalia region and Berlin, the event brought together over 9,000 participants from 102 countries—making it one of the most diverse and engaging editions […]
Athletes at the heart
After the Olympic Agenda reforms pledged to put athletes front and centre, we explore how the past decade has empowered athletes across the Olympic Movement. Let’s start with a quick history lesson… In September 1981, at the XI Olympic Congress in Baden-Baden, Germany, the athlete voice was heard for the first time in the Olympic […]
Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games kick off with dazling Opening Ceremony
The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games officially opened on 16 July with a vibrant, sold-out ceremony at Duisburg’s Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena. More than 20,000 spectators joined an unforgettable night of music, celebration, and inspiration, setting the tone for 12 action-packed days of sport, culture, and student unity. The ceremony blended high-energy festival vibes, regional identity, and […]
Future champions take aim at ICSF Junior World Championships
From 9 to 13 July 2025, the city of Vicenza, Italy, played host to the world’s most promising young athletes in the field of casting sport, as the International Casting Sport Federation (ICSF) held its Junior World Championships. With 13 nations represented, the event brought together talented boys and girls from across the globe to […]
AIMS & UTS President Fox Joins IOC-UNODC Webinar on Sport’s Role in Preventing Youth Crime
As part of the SC:ORE initiative (Sport against Crime: Outreach, Resilience, Empowerment of At-Risk Youth), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) hosted an crucial session exploring how sport can meaningfully contribute to multi-sectoral partnerships for violence and crime prevention. In this session, hundreds of global leaders […]
Historic Performances at the 2025World Classic PowerliftingChampionships
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) hosted the 2025 World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships from 8–15 June, drawing 387 elite athletes from 60 nations to the city of Chemnitz. With a growing global footprint, this year’s event saw a significant increase in participation compared to the 318 athletes in 2024. The competition took place in a […]
Vancouver Makes History as First North American Host of the World Amateur Go Championship
Mr Stephan Fox, President of the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS), also expressed admiration: “The World Go Championship in Vancouver stands as a shining example of how sport transcends borders. Go is more than a game—it is a universal language of respect, strategy, and peace. AIMS is proud to stand alongside the […]
Honoring Tradition and Progress – 2025 Kagamibiraki Ceremony at the Aikido Hombu Dojo
The Aikido Hombu Dojo in Tokyo once again opened its doors to host one of the most cherished traditions in the aikido calendar — the Kagamibiraki Ceremony. This annual gathering not only marks the symbolic beginning of the New Year within the martial arts community but also serves as a moment of renewal, reflection, and recognition […]
“One Board, One Dream” — the Olympic spirit of the 2025 World Draughts Championship in Yaoundé
Yaoundé, Cameroon — In the heart of Africa, under the golden skies of Yaoundé, the 2025 World Draughts Championship delivered more than a tournament — it became a celebration of excellence, unity, and the limitless potential of the human mind. From June 5 to 23, forty athletes from over twenty nations took part in a competition that echoed the […]