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 […]
Torino 2025 FISU Winter Games celebration of unity and excellence
Torino 2025 FISU Winter Games officially commenced on January 13, 2025, at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. Student-athletes from 54 nations proudly represented their countries during a spectacular opening ceremony that featured contemporary art and music performances. From January 13 to 23, six municipalities in the Piedmont region are hosting competitions in 11 sports: […]
Young photographers steal the spotlight with their stunning images of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Guided by world-class mentors and strongly supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a group of talented young photographers brought to life the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games like never before this summer. With their creative lens, the eight aspiring professionals, including five women, captured the unique moments of the event, including dramatic sporting action, iconic […]
New Year’s Message 2025 by IOC President Thomas Bach: “Values First”
Dear Olympic friends, What an Olympic year lies behind us. We celebrate the start of a new year with the outstanding Olympic Games Paris 2024 still fresh in our memory – the first Olympic Games to be fully aligned, inspired and delivered in line with our Olympic Agenda reforms from start to finish. These were […]
AIMS Alliance Reflects on a Year of Progress and Achievement
As the year draws to a close, the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) takes the opportunity to reflect on the remarkable progress achieved over the past twelve months. Founded to unite international sports federations that share the core values of integrity, inclusivity, and excellence, AIMS has continued to strengthen its network, advance […]
WADA announces Athlete Council Group 2 elected candidates
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to announce the eight members who have been elected to WADA’s Athlete Council Group 2i for 2025-2027. The election was held virtually via an online voting platform between 10-12 December 2024 and was available only to International Federation (IF) Athlete Commissions (ACs) that were registered and deemed eligible to vote. […]