The 4th IDBF World Cup took place in Miluo, China
The 4th IDBF World Cup took place in Miluo, China—the birthplace of dragon boat racing and home to the legendary poet Qu Yuan. his renowned event drew the world’s top 12 ranked dragon boat nations for an exhilarating display of athleticism, where China claimed the top spot, with Indonesia and Canada following closely in the […]
AIMS President visits Bahrain for the 17th International Gymnasiade
Stephan Fox, President of AIMS, recently visited Bahrain to attend the 17th International Gymnasiade, a prominent school games event held under the royal patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Alongside the grand opening ceremony at the Bahrain National Stadium, Mr. Fox engaged in significant discussions with Bahraini leaders, including Dr. Abdulrahman […]
AIMS Launches Good Governance Project
The Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) introduced its Good Governance Project during the 2024 General Assembly at the Olympic House. Led by Dr. Julie Gabriel, AIMS Council Member and President of FISav, in cooperation with the CSCF Sport Integrity Group, this initiative is designed to enhance governance standards, transparency, and ethical practices […]
AIMS and ITA Partner to Strengthen Anti-Doping Standards Across Member Federations
The Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) announced a strategic partnership with the International Testing Agency (ITA) during its 2024 General Assembly held at the Olympic House. The collaboration aims to provide harmonized, code-compliant anti-doping solutions to AIMS’ member federations, ensuring a level playing field for athletes across diverse sports disciplines. Presented by […]
AIMS: Recognition Process is Now Open
Driving innovation and supporting the sports community: Meet the IF Forum 2024 partners
SportAccord will welcome both established and new partners to this year’s IF Forum, taking place from 21-23 October 2024 under the theme “Ensuring Your IF is Match Fit and Future Ready.” Marsh, Explore Edmonton, Sport Event Denmark and ISTAA, long-standing partners at SportAccord events, including multiple IF Forum editions and SportAccord Summits, will continue their involvement. They are joined by Dawson […]
Queen of Thailand Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana Named IIHF’s First Women’s Global Ambassador
On 6 October 2024, in a grand ceremony held in Bangkok, Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana of Thailand was officially named the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) first Women’s Global Ambassador. This prestigious role highlights Her Majesty’s dedication to promoting sports and empowering female athletes, while aligning with Thailand’s commitment to non-discrimination, equality, and inclusion […]
Applications for IOC Young Leaders Programme 2025-2028 now open
Young talents who are willing to make a difference and leverage the power of sport to address social challenges in their communities now have the opportunity to apply for the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Young Leaders Programme 2025-2028. The 25 selected participants will be announced in February 2025. Since the creation of the programme in 2016, IOC […]
United Nations Pact for the Future highlights role of sport for SDGs – IOC President thanks world leaders at Summit of the Future
Addressing world leaders during the Summit of the Future at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach thanked them wholeheartedly for including sport in the Pact for the Future. The landmark document was adopted by the 193 UN Member States on Sunday. “Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on […]
IF Forum 2024 anounces speaker lineup #2
As IF Forum 2024, scheduled from 21-23 October at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne approaches, the programme details and speakers likeup is annouced on the event website. Additionally, IF Forum 2024 is pleased to introduce a special educational opportunity resulting from a collaboration with AISTS, which adds substantial value to your participation. This year’s IF […]