Joint ARISF-AIMS Welcome Dinner Unites Global Sporting Community at SportAccord 2024
The SportAccord 2024 Convention in Birmingham witnessed a remarkable gathering of representatives from more than 70 International Federations at the joint ARISF-AIMS Welcome Dinner. Held in grandeur, the event brought together esteemed figures from the world of sports, including dignitaries such as IOC President Thomas Bach, IOC Vice President Juan Antonio Samaranch, IOC Director General […]
THE UTS IMPACT AT SPORTACCORD BIRMINGHAM 2024
In addition to hosting the “United Through Diversity Forum”, the presence of UTS at SportAccord was to honor the youth. The forum served as a platform to spotlight the profound impact of the UTS World Youth Festivals through engaging presentations and comprehensive reports. The 2018 and 2022 World Youth Festivals in the Kingdom of Thailand […]
A Hub of Connection for AIMS Members at SportAccord 2024 Convention
Amidst the bustling exposition of the SportAccord 2024 Convention in Birmingham, the AIMS booth served as a quiet yet inviting space for AIMS member federations to gather, connect, and engage in thoughtful discussions. The booth provided a serene environment where representatives from diverse sporting disciplines could come together to share ideas, foster connections, and contemplate […]
AIMS & ARISF held Joint Council Meeting during SportAccord 2024 Convention
An historical meeting took place during the SportAccord Convention, with the first ARISF and AIMS joint council meeting. Since the inception of the new SportAccord, the AIMS and ARISF family have developed a stronger cooperation between the two IOC recognized umbrella organizations, towards mutual cooperation and towards the benefit of the individual sports. President Chiulli […]
AIMS Members Unite with WADA for Play True Day 2024 building #OnePlayTrueTeam
In solidarity with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), members of the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) are joining hands to celebrate Play True Day 2024, as they collectively contribute to building the #OnePlayTrueTeam. Born during an educational conference convened by WADA in 2013, Play True Day has evolved into an annual initiative […]
AIMS Council Meeting at SportAccord 2024: A Snapshot of Key Discussions and Decisions
The AIMS Council convened amidst the bustling corridors of the SportAccord 2024 Birmingham Convention, marking a pivotal moment for the global sporting fraternity. Led by AIMS President Stephan FOX, the gathering delved into a spectrum of pressing issues, ranging from accreditation criteria to collaborative efforts in anti-doping initiatives. With the recent approval of revised criteria […]
A Unified Front: AIMS Member Federations and WADA Collaborate to Strengthen Anti-Doping Efforts
In a landmark gathering dubbed the “Synergy Meeting,” held amidst the prestigious SportAccord Convention 2024 in Birmingham, representatives from AIMS member federations convened with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to chart a course towards reinforced anti-doping activities within their respective federations. Led by Laetitia ZUMBRUNNEN, WADA Senior Manager, Sport Movement Relations the meeting aimed to […]
AIMS Federations and ITA Forge Anti-Doping Collaboration at SportAccord 2024
In the pursuit of fair play and integrity in sports, the recent meeting between the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) member international federations and the International Testing Agency (ITA) during SportAccord 2024 in Birmingham marked a significant stride forward. With a shared commitment to upholding the principles of clean sport, the gathering […]
Launch of World Savate Day – March 23, 2024
The International Savate Federation (FISav*) was founded on 23rd March 1985 as an international sports organisation dedicated to the promotion of the sport of Savate – French Boxing – throughout the world. Savate is a combat sport in which all kicks and punches must be performed with precision, according to clear principles, and with respect […]
AIMS Family at the 2024 WADA Symposium
The AIMS Family, represented by Michal Buchel, Jörn Verleger, AIMS Director Zhuldyz Baimagambet, and AIMS President Stephan Fox, were part of the 2024 WADA annual symposium, as well as the 24th Anniversary, hosted in Lausanne Switzerland. AIMS is an important partner and code signatory of WADA, and one of the umbrella bodies recognized within the […]