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 […]
Meet the Athletes Commission 2021
The FISav Athletes’ Commission represents the voice of the Athlete in Savate and Canne de Combat. Following the most recent elections, which took place at the Athletes’ Assembly in Weiz, Austria, the Commission members are: Morgan Alexander (Great Britain), Narek Babadzanian (Russian Savate Federation), Aki Bhantooa (Mauritius), Ruben Batan Alvarez (Spain), Leonardo Carade (Mexico), Kristina […]
GAISF Opens Host City Selection Process for Various World Multi-Sport Games
GAISF has launched the host city selection process for future editions of various world multi-sport events, including the World Urban Games, World Combat Games and World Mind Games. The world multi-sport events bring the best of sport to host cities, driving global exposure and creating the perfect bridge between elite sport and local communities. GAISF and SportAccord […]
The World Goes Purple
125 landmarks from around the world have lit up in purple to celebrate and stand in unity for the launch of the #WeThe15 campaign.This amazing collaboration of the organizations from the Paralympic Committee, the Special Olympics, the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf and the list goes on, will transform the lives of 1.2 […]
WeThe15
Today we stand united with the biggest coalition of international organisations from the world of sport, human rights and entertainment. Working together with many others to initiate change for the world’s largest marginalised group, representing 1.2 billion persons with disabilities which make up 15% of the global population. We stand united with the new iconic […]
Greatest Paralympic Moments From History
Few events in the world encapsulate the very essence of determination quite like the Paralympics. The Olympic athletes of Tokyo 2020 all amazed us not only with their sporting achievements but also with a powerful message of solidarity, peace and hope. Everyone had to face many challenges during these difficult times of the pandemic. This […]
WDA & UTS SIGN MOU
WORLD DODGEBALL ASSOCIATION AND UTS SIGN A MEMORANDUMOF UNDERSTANDINGFOR THE PROMOTION OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SPORT The World Dodgeball Association (WDA) and United Through Sports (UTS) signed a historical agreement held virtually on 12 August to work together to foster inclusion, youth development and equity through dodgeball and UTS sport initiatives. The two partners have […]
World Savate Championships 2021
WEIZ, Austria – The World Savate Championships included three competitions in one event, and attracted 24 national teams. The World Cup in Assaut from 26th – 29th July was an opportunity for Assaut athletes to meet following the cancellation of the 2020 World Assaut Championships. This long-awaited return to senior competition allowed delegations to meet […]