Driving innovation and supporting the sports community: Meet the IF Forum 2024 partners
SportAccord will welcome both established and new partners to this year’s IF Forum, taking place from 21-23 October 2024 under the theme “Ensuring Your IF is Match Fit and Future Ready.” Marsh, Explore Edmonton, Sport Event Denmark and ISTAA, long-standing partners at SportAccord events, including multiple IF Forum editions and SportAccord Summits, will continue their involvement. They are joined by Dawson […]
Queen of Thailand Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana Named IIHF’s First Women’s Global Ambassador
On 6 October 2024, in a grand ceremony held in Bangkok, Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana of Thailand was officially named the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) first Women’s Global Ambassador. This prestigious role highlights Her Majesty’s dedication to promoting sports and empowering female athletes, while aligning with Thailand’s commitment to non-discrimination, equality, and inclusion […]
The third edition of Saudi Games kick off in Riyadh
The Saudi Games 2024 officially kicked off in a grand ceremony opened by His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, the Saudi Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee. The event is being held under the esteemed patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, highlighting […]
Applications for IOC Young Leaders Programme 2025-2028 now open
Young talents who are willing to make a difference and leverage the power of sport to address social challenges in their communities now have the opportunity to apply for the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Young Leaders Programme 2025-2028. The 25 selected participants will be announced in February 2025. Since the creation of the programme in 2016, IOC […]
United Nations Pact for the Future highlights role of sport for SDGs – IOC President thanks world leaders at Summit of the Future
Addressing world leaders during the Summit of the Future at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach thanked them wholeheartedly for including sport in the Pact for the Future. The landmark document was adopted by the 193 UN Member States on Sunday. “Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on […]
IF Forum 2024 anounces speaker lineup #2
As IF Forum 2024, scheduled from 21-23 October at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne approaches, the programme details and speakers likeup is annouced on the event website. Additionally, IF Forum 2024 is pleased to introduce a special educational opportunity resulting from a collaboration with AISTS, which adds substantial value to your participation. This year’s IF […]
IF Forum 2024 anounces speaker lineup
As IF Forum 2024, scheduled from 21-23 October at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne approaches, the programme details and speakers likeup is annouced on the event website. Additionally, IF Forum 2024 is pleased to introduce a special educational opportunity resulting from a collaboration with AISTS, which adds substantial value to your participation. This year’s IF […]
WADA Executive Committee takes a number of decisions aimed at strengthening the global anti-doping system
On 12th of September, 2024 the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) Executive Committee (ExCo) held its third meeting of the year, which was graciously hosted by the Turkish National Olympic Committee, in Belek, Republic of Türkiye. A main feature of the meeting was an exchange with Independent Prosecutor, Mr. Eric Cottier, regarding his final reasoned report following his […]
The Paralympic Games Paris 2024 Close with a Grand Finale
The Paralympic Games Paris 2024 concluded in spectacular fashion on Sunday, 8 September 2024, after 11 days of remarkable sporting achievements. Athletes gathered at the Stade de France for a final celebration, where the Flame was extinguished and the event culminated with an energetic electronic music concert. Paris 2024 marked France’s first Summer Paralympic Games, […]
Congratulations to Ezra Frech on His Double Gold at the Paris 2024 Paralympics!
Ezra Frech has once again proven his extraordinary talent and determination by winning two gold medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, solidifying his place as one of the world’s top para-athletes. His journey to this remarkable achievement was marked by a 100-day countdown on social media, showcasing his relentless preparation and focus for the Games. In a […]