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 […]
Supplements and Informed Decision Making ITA September Webinar
The next ITA webinar is coming up for this month! We invite all athletes and their support personnel to join the first of two webinars designed to support informed decision-making around supplement use. Joining ITA for part one are Carina Horn, international track and field athlete from South Africa who tested positive for a prohibited […]
The Combat World Is Getting Ready for FISU
The beautiful Turkish city of Samsun will host the 2022 FISU University World Cup Combat Sports. Six Combat sports will participate in this 9-day event including boxing, karate, muaythai, sambo and wushu. This special event will promote sporting, educational and cultural exchange, diversity, gender equality. FISU, which is an important recognized federation by the IOC […]
AIMS President Speaks at Next World Forum
Riyadh was the host of the forum which hosted over thousand influential delegates from all five continents discussing the synergies. There were many hot topics in regards to the future in the fast-changing environment, regulations, player care and integrity. HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud, President of the Saudi Arabia Esports federation who hosted the event […]
IOC approves Strategic Framework on Human Rights
The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Strategic Framework on Human Rights was approved today by the IOC Executive Board (EB). The Framework will fundamentally shape the working practices of the IOC, the Olympic Games and the Olympic Movement, ensuring that human rights are respected within their respective remits. In line with Olympic Agenda 2020+5, the IOC Strategic Framework on […]
AIMS Mourns the Loss of Mr. Chutinant Bhirombhakdi
AIMS send their sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Chutinant Bhirombhakdi, President of the Paralympic Committee of Thailand and supporter of UTS since the inception. Mr. Chutinant Bhirombhakdi supported and believed in placing youth at the centre, giving them opportunities through sport. The Paralympic Committee of Thailand and the visionary president Mr. Chitunant participated […]