AIMS celebrates a night of friendship
The AIMS family met recently in Lausanne. An important council meeting took place and all AIMS current and former family members joined together to celebrate the friendship and the success of AIMS. There was a special reason for this celebration as the IOC Executive Board approved the proposal to put forward AIMS to the IOC session […]
AIMS Council at IF Forum 2019
The AIMS family held their last meeting for 2019 in the Olympic capital, Lausanne, during the IF Forum 2019 from 28th – 30th October 2019. The AIMS council had discussions in regards to the upcoming SportAccord Convention, United Through Sport Conference and the Sports Festival 2020 in Beijing, China. The symbol of AIMS is a […]
AIMS President Joins Right to Play
On Tuesday, November 19th, AIMS President, Stephan Fox, joined Right to Play in a powerful panel discussion at the ASEAN Youth Development Workshop for Peace and Leadership. Mr. Fox, a former Muaythai world champion, alongside Right To Play Track and Field Twin Athlete Ambassadors from the UK, Ms. Lina Nielsen and Laviai Nielsen and Ms. […]
AIMS at the IF Forum 2019
The AIMS family once again showed a strong presence at the IF Forum 2019 held in Lausanne from 28th – 30th November 2019. Most of the federations, council members had been present and the topic could not have been a more needed one, “Athlete Centred Sport” Many different strategies, ideas and programs were discussed and […]
AIMS President participated in the IOC launch of new guide on competition manipulation, corruption and doping
A new guide has been launched by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to provide information on good practice for sports organisations with regard to receiving and handling reports of wrongdoing, including competition manipulation, harassment, doping and corruption. The guide was launched at Olympic House here at the third edition of the International Forum for Sports […]
AIMS President Visits World Minigolf Championships
The 2019 WMF World Championships has taken place in one of China’s most historical and beautiful cities, Zhouzhuang, known for its canals and is called “The Venice of China”. The AIMS President had the honour to be part of the breathtaking opening ceremony, showcasing the unique culture of China, integrating sporting elements of minigolf. The […]
WMF President Dr. Gerhard Zimmermann re-elected at the Delegates’ Conference 2019 in Zhouzhuang, China
The WMF Delegates Conference 2019 was held in Zhouzhuang, China on October 20th, 2019. WMF President Dr. Gerhard Zimmermann was re-elected unanimously. After the elections he pointed out, that the focus for the next years will be on youth, development and multisport events. This will be strongly reflected in the upcoming strategic plan 2021-2025. A […]
The Highest Honour Given to AIMS President.
World-renowned sports personality Stephan Fox needs no introduction in the world of sport. A former World Champion who transitioned through various roles including administration and where today, he is the President of AIMS the IOC recognised umbrella organisation for Non-Olympic recognised sports. Mr Fox is also Vice-President of GAISF, the world umbrella organisation for Olympic and Non-Olympic sports […]
AIMS President Visits IWF World Championships in Thailand
Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) President Stephan Fox has visited the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Thailand. He was was welcomed by IWF President Tamás Aján. The pair exchanged gifts and watched the women’s 81 kilograms and men’s 102kg A sessions won by Colombia’s Leidy Yessenia Solis Arboleda – at […]
Thumbs up for World Urban Games
GAISF President Raffaele Chiulli stated in the press conference “the world urban games will be a cocktail of sport, music, street art, dance and family”, he was spot on. GAISF and Budapest have created the perfect formula in a short span of time and delivered an event not only for new generations but all generations. It […]