EUROSPORT EXTENDS AGREEMENT WITH IPF TO STRENGTHEN TIES WITH POWERLIFTING

Eurosport has underlined its commitment to growing powerlifting by extending its agreement with the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) through to 2029 in a deal that will give fans more access to coverage and the chance to learn more about the sport than ever before. Viewers across Europe will be able to enjoy coverage from the […]

Historic Decision Sees Paralympic Sports Added to the Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – August 8th, 2023: The organizing committee of the Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games has proudly announced its ground-breaking decision to showcase a new standard for inclusivity within international sports tournaments. For the first time in the history of the event, 6 Paralympic sports will be welcomed into its lineup, solidifying […]

16th IDBF World Dragonboat Racing Championships, Thailand 2023

The beautiful Klong Phai Water Sport Training Center, Rayong Thailand welcomed 400 athletes from five continent for the World Dragon Boat Championships 2023 Inclusion is not just world for IDBF which they have shown many times and for the first time paradragon racing is a full medal sport at the event. The president of the […]

AIMS President at the Fistball World Championships 2023 Opening

The Fistball World Championship 2023 proved to be a tremendous success, and a report will be released soon to highlight its achievements. Congratulations are in order for the IFA family, with special appreciation extended to President Jörn Verleger for his instrumental efforts in making this event possible. The opening ceremony saw the presence of distinguished […]

FISU 2023 Sunshine and Dreams

The 31st FISU World University Games have officially opened at Dong’an Lake Sports, in the beautiful Chinese metropolis of Chengdu. The sporting world turned their eyes and attention to China, where the youth of the world came together in unity and diversity. The colorful opening ceremony came to life with 113 university sports delegations, and China, […]

16th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing ChampionshipsChange of Race Venue

The race venue for the 16th IDBF World Dragon Boat Championships (WDBRC2023) will now revert to the original location, the Royal Thai Navy Rowing and Canoeing Training Centre in Rayong, Pattaya.  The IDBF has received updated information from the Organising Committee, the Rowing & Canoeing Association of Thailand (RCAT), that with the recent rainfall in […]

AIMS Council Convened to Disucss Important Steps Forward

On July 18th, the AIMS council convened, focusing on crucial discussions covering various topics, including the membership process, future collaborations with WADA and ITA, and the learning module on Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Raising in partnership with Mission 89. Looking ahead, the AIMS council plans to hold another meeting before the virtual GAISF General Assembly […]

Competition Schedule Announced for Riyadh 2023World Combat Games

Action-packed 10 days of World Combat Games set to unfold this October at the King Saud University Sports Arena Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 1 August 2023: The Organising Committee of the Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming tournament ( 20- 30 October). This occasion represents a significant milestone as the Kingdom of […]

Countdown begins: 90 days until historic Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games

90 days to go when over 2,500 global competitors will gather in Riyadh, to showcase skills in 16 martial arts disciplines in a highly anticipated tournament. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games official tournament is set to kick-off in 90 days (20 – 30 October 2023) the multi-sport event of mixed martial […]

The International Fistball World Championship 2023

Interview with IFA President Joern Verleger The Fistball tournament at The World Games last year in Birmingham got particularly good ratings during TV broadcasts in Germany. Will that have a positive effect on the World Championships? Fistball has achieved a greater status in Germany through the TV broadcast of The World Games. Due to the […]