Stellar speaker line-up to kick off IF Forum 2023 as global sports leaders gather in Lausanne
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Gender equity and equality in sport will be among the hot topics tackled today as the IF (International Federation) Forum 2023 opens in Lausanne with hundreds of influential decision-makers from the global sports movement in attendance. Under the theme of ‘Sport (R)evolution’, the three-day event will get underway at the Olympic Museum, with expert speakers lined […]
SportAccord to approve new statutes and appoint next President
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – SportAccord is looking ahead to an action-packed week, which will include key decisions to approve the adoption of important new statutes, confirm a new composition of its Executive Committee and appoint the next President of the global sports event organisation. The SportAccord General Assembly will take place this Sunday, 12 November, on the eve of the three-day […]
Let’s Move: Olympic Street Challenge winners to be revealed during award show on Sunday 12 November
The first-ever winners of the Let’s Move Street Challenge – the online competition from the IOC supported by Worldwide Olympic Partner Samsung, inviting BMX, breaking and skateboarding enthusiasts to showcase their best moves and creative skills – will be announced this Sunday 12 November at 7 p.m. CET during the Olympics Street Challenge awards show. Streaming […]
Countdown to SportAccord’s IF Forum 2023
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Industry experts and influential decision-makers from the global sports movement will deliver essential insights into the sector’s innovative strategies, technologies and trends at the IF (International Federation) Forum 2023 next month. Under the ‘Sport (R)evolution’ theme, the IF Forum this year is designed to cover issues that are transforming the environment in which […]
Dakar en Jeux festival set to bring Youth Olympic spirit to Senegal
The second edition of the Dakar en Jeux festival gets underway today. It will bring a week of celebration of sport and culture to the host areas of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026 – the first Olympic event on the African continent. This second edition will run until 4 November 2023. Following the success of […]
141st IOC Session In Mumbai, India
The 141st session, the annual general meeting of the members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was held in the vibrant city of Mumbai. Known as the “City of Dreams” and formerly as Bombay. The opening was graced by the presence of IOC President Thomas Bach, along with India’s Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, and […]
AIMS Praises World Combat Games 2023
5 AIMS sports were involved in the 2023 World Combat Games, namely, Aikido, Arm Wrestling, Ju Jitsu, Kendo and Savate. All of them have extended their highest praises to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the organization of the World Combat Games 2023. The first and second AIMS Vice Presidents, Mr. Panagiotis Theodoropoulos who is […]
World Combat Games: Bringing the World to Saudi Arabia, and Saudi Arabia to the World
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – As the Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games approach the midway point of their 11 days of competition, World Combat Games Chair Stephan Fox says the multisport event is not only well on its way to leaving a lasting legacy for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it is also playing a part in […]
Day 3 Features Fierce Final Battles in Sumo and Wushu At the World Combat Games 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The final battles in Sumo and Wushu were the highlight of Day 3 at the multisport 2023 World Combat Games taking place in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh. After the riveting performances from the 40 male and 40 female sumotori competing in their respective light-, middle- and heavyweight categories a day earlier, […]
World Combat Games 2023 Opening Ceremony
The elements of Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water took centre stage as the main concept of the opening show. The opening ceremony witnessed the presence of distinguished guests from all corners of the globe, including Ivo Ferriani, the President of SportAccord, HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal Al Saud, President of the Olympic and […]