AIMS Mourns the Passing of Alex Gilady
The AIMS family sends their deepest condolences on the passing of IOC Member Alex Gilady at the age of 79. A pioneer of television at the Olympic Games, he was first a sports commentator (1968), then Head of Sports (1975), Special Operations (1977), Vice President (1981-1996) and Senior Vice President of NBC Sports, the longstanding […]
AIMS Council Meeting
The AIMS council had an important online meeting discussing important topics such as the upcoming General Assembly, the restructuring shaping of SportAccord and GAISF. Many other important points were also discussed, the membership and observer issues, the 2022 UTS World Virtual festival and the setup of AIMS working groups. AIMS will continue to serve its members and observers towards individual […]
Peace and Sport Celebrating the Power of sport for Peace
IT’S APRIL6, AND MANY #WHITECARD WERE ALREADY RAISED!To demonstrate your commitment to dialogue and peace through sport, on the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, we invite you to join the global movement and raise your #WhiteCard. MARIE BOCHET, Champion for Peace and Paralympic and World Champion – Alpine skiSport has allowed me to learn about myself, […]
Sepaktakraw Leadership Meets in Bangkok
The President of the ISTAF, General DR Charouck Arrirachakaran, Vice President Boonchai Lorhpipat and the Director General Mr. Abdul Halim Kader and many others met in Bangkok to discuss upcoming event such as the South East Asian Games, the Asian Games. The International Sepaktakraw Federation is a proud member of GAISF and one of the […]
AIMS Play True Day 2022
Since 2014, the World Antidoping Community comes together to celebrate Play True Day. Eighty-Seven Million individuals and organizations have taken part to raise awareness on the importance of anti-doping prevention. Our world is becoming more and more fragile so we all must stand TRUE in solidarity for world peace, so let us dedicate today’s day, […]
AIMS Honours Pere Miro
Pere Miro dedicated his life to sport, being part of the IOC for nearly 30 years. He had the trust of 3 IOC presidents, the Distinguished Juan Antonio Samaranch, Jacques Rogge and Thomas Bach. He was loved and respected by all stakeholders within the Olympic movement and regardless of the seriousness of the discussions his […]
Once Again AIMS Shows Its Commitment to Peace Efforts Worldwide
We believe in the power of sport to drive social change, promote cultural understanding and stand united for peace. We believe that the white card stands for a unifying symbol towards equality, inclusion and peace. 6th of April is a historical link to the opening of the first modern Olympic games in 1896. Today once […]
IOC Young Leader Layana de Souza is Changing the Score for women
When Layana de Souza first discovered sport, she immediately fell in love with football. Unfortunately, she wasn’t allowed to play as at the time football was not seen as an appropriate activity for young girls in her environment. Now, the IOC Young Leader wants to help the next generation of young female athletes flourish in whatever sport […]
SPORT LOOKS TO #BREAKTHEBIAS ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AND BEYOND
The global sports community yesterday celebrated International Women’s Day 2022 and showcased its committed to accelerating gender equality and increasing visibility for women’s sport. Celebrated annually on 8 March, International Women’s Day highlights the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Sport has a key role to play in establishing a level playing field […]
“Give peace a chance”
… this was the appeal I made to the political leaders across the world in my opening speech of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. In my closing speech I expressed the hope that these leaders would be inspired by the “example of solidarity and peace” having been set by the athletes. Just four days later […]