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 […]
Change of leadership at the IFA: Gastão Englert becomes new President of the International Fistball Association end of August
Change at the top of the International Fistball Association (IFA): Gastão Englert from Brazil will take over the role as the new President of the Fistball World Federation in the course of 2025. This was decided by the IFA Board of Directors at its most recent meeting. Englert will take over from current President Jörn […]
Join ITA’s February Webinar “Ask the Expert – Anti-Doping Rule Violations”
AIMS invites all members to ITA’s upcoming webinar, dedicated to the topic of Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs). This session, part of ITA’s monthly education series, will take place on Tuesday, 25 February, from 14:00 to 15:00 CET and will feature Ayesha Talpade, ITA Senior Legal Counsel. The webinar will provide an in-depth look at the […]
The 9th Asian Winter Games 2025 kick off in Harbin, China
Chinese President Xi Jinping officially opened the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin during a festive ceremony that celebrated the city’s renowned ice and snow heritage. Held at the Harbin International Conference, Exhibition and Sports Center, the event drew around 8,000 spectators and distinguished guests, including IOC President Thomas Bach. The ceremony’s highlight was a […]
ARISF & AIMS: Partnership that walks alone
AIMS is a platform that accompanies federations in their desire to be recognised by the IOC. Their relationship spans 60 years and the goal remains the same: to empower athletes and strengthen federations to participate in the Olympic Games. The Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) is the gateway to the Olympic pyramid as […]
Wishing You a Prosperous Chinese New Year!
On behalf of the AIMS Family, we extend our warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Chinese New Year. May the Year of the Snake be filled with health, prosperity, innovation, and lasting partnerships. Happy New Year!新年快乐！
World Fistball Day 2025: A Global Celebration of Sport
January 30, 2025, marks the annual celebration of World Fistball Day, an event that unites athletes, fans, and sports enthusiasts from around the world in honoring the unique and dynamic sport of Fistball. On behalf of the Alliance of Independent Recognized Members of Sport (AIMS), we invite everyone to join this global celebration and showcase […]