Chendgu 2025 unveils Athlete Villages ahead of the World Games
The World Games 2025 marked a major milestone today with the official opening of the Athletes’ Village – just four days ahead of the much-anticipated event, set to take place from 7 to 17 August. The state-of-the-art Village, comprising Zones A and B, will host over 4,000 athletes from 114 countries and regions competing across […]
WADA announces hosts for 2026 Regional Symposiums aimed at preparing for implementation of the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to announce that it has selected the four cities that will host WADA’s Regional Symposiums between March and July 2026. As indicated in the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued in February, these four Symposiums will be held in Africa, the Americas, Asia/Oceania, and Europe, and will replace the Agency’s Annual […]
Rhine-Ruhr 2025: a remarkable edition of the FISU World University Games
The FISU World University Games Rhine-Ruhr 2025 have come to a close, leaving behind an impressive legacy of sporting excellence, cultural unity, and inclusive celebration. Hosted across six cities in the North Rhine-Westphalia region and Berlin, the event brought together over 9,000 participants from 102 countries—making it one of the most diverse and engaging editions […]
Athletes at the heart
After the Olympic Agenda reforms pledged to put athletes front and centre, we explore how the past decade has empowered athletes across the Olympic Movement. Let’s start with a quick history lesson… In September 1981, at the XI Olympic Congress in Baden-Baden, Germany, the athlete voice was heard for the first time in the Olympic […]
AIMS & UTS President Fox Joins IOC-UNODC Webinar on Sport’s Role in Preventing Youth Crime
As part of the SC:ORE initiative (Sport against Crime: Outreach, Resilience, Empowerment of At-Risk Youth), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) hosted an crucial session exploring how sport can meaningfully contribute to multi-sectoral partnerships for violence and crime prevention. In this session, hundreds of global leaders […]
Vancouver Makes History as First North American Host of the World Amateur Go Championship
Mr Stephan Fox, President of the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS), also expressed admiration: “The World Go Championship in Vancouver stands as a shining example of how sport transcends borders. Go is more than a game—it is a universal language of respect, strategy, and peace. AIMS is proud to stand alongside the […]
“One Board, One Dream” — the Olympic spirit of the 2025 World Draughts Championship in Yaoundé
Yaoundé, Cameroon — In the heart of Africa, under the golden skies of Yaoundé, the 2025 World Draughts Championship delivered more than a tournament — it became a celebration of excellence, unity, and the limitless potential of the human mind. From June 5 to 23, forty athletes from over twenty nations took part in a competition that echoed the […]
Helping International Federations become future-ready: SportAccord shares Marsh’s new report on strategy, governance, and risk
SportAccord is proud to share a new report from long-standing partner Marsh, furthering the dialogue initiated at the 2024 edition of the International Federation (IF) Forum. The piece focuses on strategy, governance, and risk, three critical pillars for International Federations seeking to build long-term resilience and future readiness. The report, developed in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, a business of […]
Brandenburg Prepares to Welcome the World: Official Program Released for the 17th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships
The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF), a proud member of the AIMS family, has officially released the Race Program for the upcoming 17th World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, set to take place from 14th to 20th July 2025 in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany. This major international event will gather over 4,000 athletes from more […]
AIMS thanks IOC President Thomas Bach for his vision, support, and leadership
As Thomas Bach concludes his 12-year presidency of the International Olympic Committee, the AIMS family joins the global sporting community in extending our heartfelt gratitude for his outstanding leadership and his enduring support of sport in all its forms. President Bach’s tenure has been marked by integrity, courage, and a deep commitment to the values […]