IOC releases Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sex variations
Following a two-year consultation process with more than 250 athletes and concerned stakeholders, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today released its new “IOC Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity and Sex Variations”. Through this Framework, the IOC seeks to promote a safe and welcoming environment for everyone involved in elite-level […]
New Members of GAISF and AIMS
The GAISF General Assembly 2021 last week welcomed the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) as a full Member and approved Associate Member applications from the Association of Pan American Sports Confederations (ACODEPA) and World Martial Arts Masterships Committee (WMC). Newly-elected GAISF President Ivo Ferriani said: “We are delighted to welcome three new Members to the […]
OLYMPIC CHANNEL BROADCASTER FOR UTS WORLD YOUTH VIRTUAL FESTIVAL 2021
The Olympic Channel is once again joining forces with the UTS World Virtual Youth Festival organisers to use their multi-platform global media destination to share the spirit of the youth of the world. The 2021 UTS World Youth Virtual festival will be held be once again under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic […]
AIMS Congratulates the New GAISF/SportAccord President Mr. Ivo Ferriani
Ivo Ferriani needs no introduction in the world of sports. An Olympian and an outstanding coach, President of Fédération Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobogganing, President to the Association of International Olympic Winter Sports Federations (AIOWF) and an IOC Executive Board member, someone who has dedicated his life to sport. The Global Association of International […]
Stephan Fox Re-elected as AIMS President
AIMS General Assembly took place on the virtual platform with one main agenda point being the AIMS Council re-election from the period of 2021-2025. President Fox, who has been leading AIMS since 2015, made an extensive report highlighting on the achievements of AIMS over the last five years. AIMS has become a credible and respectable […]
Global Sports Leaders Urged to Collaborate on Post-Tokyo 2020 Momentum at Virtual IF Forum
The international sports movement can emerge from the pandemic in stronger shape if International Federations (IFs) continue to work together to build on the momentum of Tokyo 2020, delegates heard at today’s Virtual IF Forum. More than 400 sports leaders from over 125 IFs gathered for the virtual, invitation-only event, which was organised by SportAccord […]
Hundreds of Sports Leaders to Connect over Post-Olympics Lessons at Friday’s Virtual IF Forum
More than 400 leaders from the international sports movement are ready to connect virtually this Friday (5 November 2021) to discuss the post-Tokyo 2020 implications, challenges and opportunities at the Virtual International Federation (IF) Forum. Representatives from over 125 IFs will tune in to the invitation-only event, which will take place under the theme of ‘Tokyo […]
SportAccord Confirms Top Speakers for Post-Tokyo 2020 Discussions at Virtual IF Forum
Leading figures from the International Olympic Committee, World Archery and the International Golf Federation will be among the key speakers at the fully-virtual International Federation (IF) Forum on 5 November 2021, SportAccord has announced. The IOC Sports Department will focus on a variety of learnings from Tokyo 2020 before Dr. Pau Mota, the IOC’s Senior Manager, Medical […]
MOU SIGNING OFFICIALLY UNITES UTS AND IFA
On the 16 October 2021 United Through Sports and the International Fistball Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding virtually online formalising a vision towards closer collaboration and confirming mutual goals towards providing sport opportunity to youth around the world. The MoU defines the core area of focus between the two entities as promotion and development […]
“United 4 the Future”: Saudi Arabian NOC Launches UTS World Virtual Youth Festival 2021 Promotional Campaign
The Saudi Arabia NOC today launched it international campaign to encourage and promote inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination in the build-up to the 20-27 November youth festival. With the mission to encourage opportunities for all youth of all abilities, His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud invites the world to the United Through Sports […]