In memory of Mattia Debertolis
With profound sadness, the AIMS family extends its deepest condolences on the passing of Italian orienteering athlete Mattia Debertolis. Mattia’s loss is felt not only by his loved ones, but by the entire orienteering and global sporting community. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with his family, friends, teammates, and all those affected by this tragedy. May they find […]
World Games 2025 — Chengdu welcomes the world with Fire, Water, and Friendship
With music dancing in the air, fireworks painting the night sky, and the spirit of global unity shining bright, Chengdu opened its arms to the world for the 12th edition of The World Games. Against the shimmering beauty of Qinhuang Lake, athletes from across the globe came together for an Opening Ceremony bursting with colour, culture, and […]
Savate World Combat Championships 2025 takes place in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
From 2 to 6 July 2025, the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, played host to the Qualifying Heats and Junior Finals of the World Savate Combat Championships. Organised under the auspices of the International Savate Federation (FISav), the event brought together over 250 athletes, officials, and team delegations from 22 countries, turning Plovdiv into a vibrant […]
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 […]