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 […]
Olympic Day 2021
Today we celebrate Olympic Day around the world. A tradition which started on June 23rd 1948.
The World Olympic Day is significant as it aims to attract Every Body regardless of age, gender, abilities and social background. We all stand together in solidarity.
Finance-focused InvestAccord to Showcase Cutting-Edge Innovation at SportAccord 2021 in Ekaterinburg
SportAccord has announced that InvestAccord, a new conference dedicated to exploring financial issues and investment opportunities, challenges and best practice strategies in sport, will launch at the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2021. The new conference concept at SportAccord 2021 in Ekaterinburg, Russia, will take place on the morning of Thursday, 11 November 2021 […]
Taekwondo Stuns America’s Got Talent
AMERICA’S GOT TALENT — Episode 1603 — Pictured: World Taekwondo Demonstration Team — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)The World Taekwondo Demonstration Team has been fast-tracked to the quarterfinals of America’s Got Talent after stunning the judges and awarded with the Golden Buzzer for their breath-taking performance. We all love Taekwondo and “its art of the way.” […]