New Year’s Message 2023 by IOC President Thomas Bach
Dear Olympic Friends, What an Olympic year lies behind us. As we welcome a new year, we can look back with pride and satisfaction on 2022. It was an Olympic year that was as successful as it was turbulent. It was greatly successful because, with the truly exceptional Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, we have […]
UTS World Youth Conference 2022
Over 200 youth were involved in the UTS World Youth Festival which included an educational conference, cultural and sports activities, promoting inclusion. The opening conference started with an inspirational message from the International Olympic Committee President, Thomas Bach. International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons, Special Olympics International President, Timothy Shiver. It was then that […]
The World is Getting Ready for UTS World Youth Festival 2022
Over 140 international organisations and federations have joined forces for and with the youth of the world for the UTS 2022 World Youth Festival. The event which is under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee, Special Olympics International and is fully supported by the Sport Authority of Thailand and National Sports […]
The AIMS Family Celebrates the Opening of the Saudi Games 2022
The Saudi Games 2022 opened in spectacular style in Riyadh. The King Fahad National stadium was the venue for the opening ceremony which saw over 6000 athletes from all regions of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia marching into the stadium. 2022 sports facilities in Riyadh will host the 45 sports and the 5 sports dedicated […]
Olympic legacy entities reiterate their commitment to building a better world through sport for the next generation
Olympic legacy entities gathered at the Seoul Olympic Legacy Forum to collaborate and share best practices aimed at furthering key Olympic Games legacy programmes. The Forum, which was hosted by the Korea Sport Promotion Organisation (KSPO), the Olympic legacy entity created following the Olympic Games Seoul 1988 and organised with the support of the International Olympic Committee […]
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 […]