UN Session on Child Trafficking in Sport
An important session took place within the 77 Session of the United National General Assembly on combating child trafficking in sports at the UN headquarter in New York. The event was hosted with the UN office on drugs and crime (UN ODC) and Mission 89. There were many important speakers such as the permanent missions […]
“Follow your passion,” IOC President encourages IOC Young Leaders at IOC Youth Summit
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach encouraged over 40 IOC Young Leaders – including 28 on site in Lausanne – to follow their passion, during the IOC Youth Summit being held from 7 to 9 October 2022. The Summit has brought together current and previous IOC Young Leaders to work as a group to generate sport-based solutions to some of […]
2022 World Savate Assaut and Canne de Combat Championships and The Elective General Assembly of the International Savate Federation
A record number of 47 countries registered athletes for the 2022 World Savate Assaut and Canne de Combat Championships held in San Donato Milanese, in Lombardy, Italy. Although some countries were unable to gain visas to enter Italy, we still had a busy and vibrant world championships. The event took place over 3 days, in […]
IF Forum 2022 in Lausanne to Shine Spotlight on Safe Sport and Sustainable Development
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – The International Federation (IF) Forum 2022 will explore strategies and challenges relating to the key theme of ‘International Federation Impact – Leading the way in Safe Sport and Sustainable Development’ at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne from 28-29 November 2022. Experts and leaders from across the global sports movement will be invited to delve into best practice approaches […]
GAISF PRESIDENT IVO FERRIANI: “SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS VITAL IN ACHIEVING A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE”
In celebration of the European Week of Sport 2022, which got underway last Friday, GAISF President Ivo Ferriani has underlined the importance of sport and physical activity in achieving a healthier lifestyle. The European Week of Sport, celebrating its eighth edition, is held annually on 23-30 September. This year’s edition is aiming to empower and […]
Fistball President with Pope Francis
Jörn Verleger the President of the International Fistball Association (IFA) represented the AIMS family in the great honour of meeting the Holy Father Pope Francis at the Vatican. The Vatican hosted the International Summit on Sport in which around 150 leaders from major sports and intergovernmental organisations came together to sign a new declaration to […]
The AIMS Family Mourn The Loss of Mr. Arinobu Kurose
AIMS is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Mr. Arinobu Kurose. Mr. Kurose has dedicated his life to the development of Kendo nationally and internationally. AIMS President, Stephan Fox extended his deepest sympathy and his heartfelt condolences to his family and the FIK family. The AIMS family will always remember him as one of […]
WADA publishes 2023 Prohibited List
Agency calls on athletes, entourage and all stakeholders to note major modification concerning tramadol that is to take effect in 2024 Today, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes the 2023 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List), which was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) during its meeting on 23 September 2022 and enters into force on 1 January […]
IOC Young Leaders programme: Applications are now open
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today that applications are now open for the sixth generation of the IOC Young Leaders programme, supported by Worldwide Olympic Partner Panasonic. The programme aims to support young people in the development and implementation of social projects that use sport to solve issues in their communities. Any young person aiming […]
The 17th edition of the World Wrestling Championships of Combined Events was Held in Belgrade Serbia
Belgrade’s biggest sports hall, Stark Arena was the host of the world’s best male and female freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestlers of the world. United World Wrestling under the presidency of Mr. Nenad Lalovic who has revolutionised the sport since he took over as the president in 2013. The digital transformation which is one of the […]