Special Olympics Invites You to a Special Coach Webinar
Coach Webinar Series 2021, presented by Gallagher Coaches are the lifeblood of the Special Olympics movement. This year, to celebrate International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE)’s Coaches Day (25th September), we’re saying #ThanksCoach by launching the Coach Webinar Series 2021! Together with presenting sponsor Gallagher, we have gathered an exciting, international team of experts on all things coaching. […]
PHILIPPINE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (POC) AND UTS SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC)and United Through Sports (UTS) signed a historical agreement held virtually on 1 September to work together to foster inclusion, youth development and equity through sports and UTS initiatives. The Philippines Olympic Committee played an important part in the 2020 UTS World Virtual Youth Festival under the patronage of the International […]
Significant Presence for SportAccord at Influential Russian Sports Industry Event in Kazan
Dr. Raffaele Chiulli, President of SportAccord and the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF), will lead a prominent presence on the ground at the influential Russia – Country of Sports International Forum in Kazan from 8-10 September. Dr. Chiulli will lead a delegation representing SportAccord and more than 125 International Sport Federations (IFs) under […]
Tokyo Paralympics Ended In A Spectacular Closing Ceremony
After 12 days of outstanding competitions, on Sunday it ended. The Tokyo Paralympics 2020 closed in celebration of an inspirational grand finale. IPC President, Andrew Parson made an emotional closing speech stating, “The games have not just been historic, they have been fantastic.” He continued, “What a journey, what a sport, what a game, what […]
Host City Application Process Launches for SportAccord’s Industry-Leading Events
SportAccord has launched the host city application processes for future editions of the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit from 2023 and the Regional SportAccord from 2022. Cities interested in hosting the global sports industry’s most influential annual gathering have been invited to submit a Bid City Application Form for the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit. […]
LawAccord 2022 to Focus on the ‘Legal Opportunities and Challenges in the Ever-Expanding World of Sport’ in Ekaterinburg
The biggest names in sports law, governance and anti-doping will debate ‘Legal Opportunities and Challenges in the Ever-Expanding World of Sport’ at the LawAccord conference during the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2022 in Ekaterinburg, Russia. The programme for the full-day conference on Monday, 16 May 2022 will feature a series of updates, presentations, […]
Speaking up about mental health struggles is a sign of strength
The narrative of mental health is changing and seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. That is the message Dr. Cheri Blauwet, a member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Medical Committee, hopes athletes hear, especially in the midst of a high-stress environment at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. “Mental health challenges are […]
IOC Announces Passing of Former IOC President Jacques Rogge
It is with sadness that the International Olympic Committee announces the passing of former IOC President Count Jacques Rogge, he was 79 years old. Rogge was the 8th president of the International Olympic Committee from 2001-2013 after which he became Honorary President. Remembering his life IOC President Thomas Bach recalled, “First and foremost Jacques loved sport […]
The Death of Manfred Schäfer
It is with deep sorrow that AIMS has learnt of the death of Mr. Manfred Schäfer at the age of 77. Mr. Schäfer was long standing president of the International Federation Icestocksports from 1999- 2020. Only last month IFI celebrated full recognition by the International Olympic Committee which was Mr. Schäfer’s life achievement and pride. […]
AIMS and United Through Sports Enjoy Para Opening
The leadership of AIMS and United Through Sports and many friends came together to a special gathering to enjoy the opening of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. In support of #WeThe15 spearheaded by the International Paralympics and Special Olympics, International Disability Alliance and so many others. Purple was the color of the day. Tokyo’s amazing National […]