AIMS and UTS President Visits Uzbekistan
The National Olympic Committee and the Sports Ministry of Uzbekistan invited AIMS and UTS President Mr. Stephan Fox to discuss future cooperation. Mr. Fox was picked up by the Vice President of the National Olympic Committee Mr. Sherzod Tashmatov and visited the beautiful Uzbekistan National Olympic Committee building. The Minister of Sports Mr. Adham Ikramov welcomed Mr. […]
United Through Sports Partners with the Special Olympics
The Special Olympics Virtual Global Youth Leadership Summit will be held from 20-21st May 2022. Youth leaders of all abilities from around the world will stand in solidarity towards inclusion, change and non-discrimination. This event is open to everybody and UTS youth leaders will join the sessions to receive training and education. The summit will inspire, enhance activities for social […]
Sustainability as the focus for IOC Young Leaders on latest episode of We Have a Goal podcast with Paralympian Amy Purdy
As the world marks Earth Day on 22 April, the latest episode of the “We Have a Goal” podcast series sees three IOC Young Leaders join Team USA Paralympic medallist Amy Purdy to discuss how they are using sport to help promote sustainability. Environmental sustainability is one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today, with […]
GAISF and Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee hold World Combat Games Signing Ceremony
GAISF and the Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee this weekend held a signing ceremony to celebrate that the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, will host the 2023 World Combat Games (WCG), an international multi-sport festival bringing together ancient traditions, exciting competitions and sport demonstrations. The nine-day event, which will combine sport and […]
ASTAF Balloting Ceremony for the 31st Sea Games
Only less than one month before the opening of the 31st Sea Games in Vietnam. The International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF) the world governing body for Sepaktakraw and The Asian Sepaktakraw Federation (ASTAF) had held an important balloting ceremony for the Sea Games. Sepaktakraw is an exciting skilful sport which is part of both the Sea games […]
Sustainability as the focus for IOC Young Leaders on latest episode of We Have a Goal podcast with Paralympian Amy Purdy
As the world marks Earth Day on 22 April, the latest episode of the “We Have a Goal” podcast series sees three IOC Young Leaders join Team USA Paralympic medallist Amy Purdy to discuss how they are using sport to help promote sustainability. Environmental sustainability is one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today, with […]
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 […]