Congratulations Brisbane 2032
The AIMS family would like to congratulate Brisbane and South East Queensland for winning the bid for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have fond memories of the outstanding 28th Commonwealth Games and the award winning SportAccord 2019 and the SportAccord UTS Sport Festival. The Prime Minister of Australia the Honourable Scott Morrison MP […]
AIMS Congratulates Mr. Ban Ki Moon
The AIMS members would like to congratulate the 8th UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon on his re election as the Chairman of the International Olympic Committee Ethics Commission. The United Nations and the International Olympic Committee have a close working relationship. Both organisations contributing to building a peaceful and better world. The 8th UN […]
IOC Gives Full Recognition to 6 Sports and International Federations
History has been made at the 138th IOC session in Tokyo Japan The IOC General Assembly approved the recommendation by the IOC executive board to give full recognition to six International Federations and Sports The IFs concerned are: The International Cheerleading Union (ICU) – provisionally recognised in 2016 The International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) – […]
FIS and AIMS Remembers Gian Franco Kasper
The FIS Headquarter and the international sporting community mourned and honoured long time president Gian Franco Kasper. Gian Franco’s achievements go far beyond FIS. As the former IOC executive board member, president of GAISF and SportAccord and long-time council member. The entire Olympic movement had benefited from Gian Franco’s vision. Staff members took the opportunity […]
The AIMS Family Mourns the Passing of Former FIS President and IOC Honorary Member Gian Franco Kasper.
AIMS is deeply saddened at the passing of Mr Kasper, who served the FIS for 23 years as Secretary General and another 23 years as President. Gian Franco was also the President of the Olympic Winter Sports (AOIWF), and former GAISF President. He served on the IOC Coordination Committee for six Olympic Games and was […]
WADA Encourages Continued Collaboration in Anti-Doping Among Governments of Asia
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) encourages continued collaboration in anti-doping across all nations within the Asia region in order to strengthen the anti-doping system for athletes of the region and the world. Addressing a virtual meeting of the Ministers of Sport and other senior Government officials of the East, South and South-East Asian countries to […]
UTS Youth Ambassadors Take Actions
Youth Ambassadors are motivated and inspiring young people who represent and advocate for young people’s right to information, for greater social considerations and have the ability to make a global impact. Youth Ambassadors play an active and decisive role in UTS events and the UTS World Virtual Youth Festival saw 71 nominated ambassadors from around […]
Singapore sports fraternity takes united stand against sexual harassment
SINGAPORE – A safe environment, free of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour – for all members of the local sports fraternity. That was the united stand the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC), national sports agency Sport Singapore and 57 national sports associations (NSAs) took in a joint statement issued yesterday. Representing their respective NSAs, Milan […]
Nationwide project in Poland sees thousands of young athletes introduced to Teqball
A nationwide project in Poland has seen thousands of young people introduced to teqball over the past month. Throughout May and June, Ekstraklasa Foundation organised the project “Akademie Klasy Ekstra” (“Extra Class Academies”). Ekstraklasa is a company that organises elite-level football matches in Poland, whilst the Ekstraklasa Foundation cooperates with professional football clubs in Poland […]
Get inspired and learn to meditate with IOC Refugee Olympic Team hopeful Asif Sultani
Not only does Asif Sultani have an extraordinary tale to tell, recounting his harrowing journey from Afghanistan to Australia via Iran, but the karateka is also ready to pass on the secrets of his sporting success and inner calm to anyone who wants to listen. Even among the wealth of opportunities available during the five-day […]