144th IOC Session hails Paris 2024 as landmark moment for clean sport
The effectiveness of the independent testing programme put in place for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 was widely acknowledged during the 144th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session during its third day of meetings. Addressing the IOC Members, ITA Chair Dr Valérie Fourneyron highlighted how Paris 2024 had set a new standard, with the most rigorous clean sport programme […]
Boxing Officially Included in LA28 Olympic Games Program
Boxing has officially been included in the sports programme for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28), a decision approved on Thursday during the second day of the 144th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This historic move followed a proposal from the IOC Executive Board, supported by the recommendation of the Olympic Programme […]
AIMS congratulates Kirsty Coventry on her historic election as the IOC President
The Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sports (AIMS) extends its warmest congratulations to Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe on her historic election as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This remarkable achievement, which occurred at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece, makes Coventry the first female President in IOC history […]
“Values first” – IOC President Thomas Bach opens 144th IOC Session at Ancient Olympia paying tribute to Olympic history and expressing confidence for the future
The 144th IOC Session opened in the heart of Ancient Greece, a place that holds profound historical and emotional significance. President Thomas Bach reminded everyone that the values of the Olympic Games, though timeless, are delicate and must be safeguarded. He reflected on how the ancient Olympic Games came to a tragic end when political […]
AIMS Attends WADA’s 2025 Annual Symposium in Lausanne
AIMS attends the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2025 Annual Symposium, which opened yesterday in Lausanne, Switzerland. The two-day gathering is bringing together nearly 1,000 stakeholders from across the global anti-doping community under the theme “Going Further Together”, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in the fight for clean sport. The event began with a keynote address […]
AIMS is getting ready for SportAccord
SportAccord, the world’s largest global sports event organization, is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and represents over 120 International Federations across both Olympic and non-Olympic sports. Its flagship event, the annual SportAccord Convention, is the most influential gathering in global sport, bringing together leaders from International Federations, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), host cities, rights holders, […]
The world’s largest inclusive sports event opens in Turin with the Special Olympics Winter World Games 2025
The Special Olympics Winter World Games 2025 officially kicked off with a breathtaking Opening Ceremony on Saturday, 8 March, at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. The Alliance of Independent Recognized Members of Sports (AIMS) and United Through Sports (UTS) was honored to be on the ground as honored guests, witnessing an unforgettable night of […]
IOC President Bach awarded highest honours of the City of Lausanne and the Canton of Vaud
IOC President Thomas Bach was guest of honour of the Canton of Vaud and the City of Lausanne at a special joint ceremony on Wednesday evening, with both awarding him their highest distinction in recognition of his engagement with the region. The ceremony took place at the Lausanne Hotel School, where President Bach received the “Mérite […]
AIMS Extraordinary Meeting welcomes World Boxing into the Alliance
February 25, 2025 (Lausanne, Switzerland) – The Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) convened virtually for an Extraordinary Assembly to discuss several key developments. A notable highlight was the successful admission of World Boxing as a member of the Alliance. The application from World Boxing was primarily reviewed in depth by the SportAccord […]
AIMS at the Africa International Sports Convention
The Alliance of Independent Recognized Members of Sport (AIMS), an IOC-recognized umbrella organization, played a central role at the Africa International Sports Convention (CISA), bringing together its member federations from across the continent. A key highlight of AIMS’ presence at the event was its dynamic exhibition booth, organized in collaboration with United Through Sports. More […]