ARISF & AIMS: Forging Pathways for Global Sports Excellence
In the dynamic realm of international sport, collaboration is not just a value—it is an imperative. For the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) and the Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF), their united efforts reflect a shared mission: to elevate athletes and empower federations in their pursuit of excellence. As […]
AIMS Believes in The Olympic Values
The original values of Olympism were to encourage effort, preserve human dignity, and foster harmony. Today, they have evolved into excellence, friendship, and respect. The fusion of sports with culture and education, aiming to contribute to the creation of a peaceful and better world, free from any form of discrimination, serves as the foundation of […]
AIMS Congratulates ARISF
The AIMS family sends congratulatory wishes to the ARISF Council. AIMS congratulates Raffaele Chiulli for his re-election as the ARISF President, standing unopposed showcasing his strong leadership in ARISF. AIMS also congratulates Anna Arzhanova on her re-election as Vice President and Riccardo Fraccari and Secretary General. A special congratulations went to Claire Briegal from […]
Not a Child’s Play At All: Here are Some of the Youngest Olympians at Tokyo 2020
Japanese skateboarder NISHIYA Momiji is just 13 years old – and has won gold at Tokyo 2020. We take a look at some of the other young prodigies competing at the Games. What, exactly, were you up to at the age of 13? Probably not competing at the Olympics – or for that matter – […]
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 […]
Hats Off Party Rocks the Gold Coast
The AIMS Hats Off party has become an institution at the yearly SportAccord Convention to celebrate initiatives, achievements and just coming together as friends. In 2018, 4 of the AIMS members have been recognised, namely WAKO, IFI, FILa and FIAS. This was a record as never before that the IOC has given provisional recognition to […]
ARISF & AIMS Joint Welcome Dinner at the 2019 SportAccord Convention
As done in previous years, at the start of the SportAccord Convention, the 60 members of the ARISF & AIMS family came together for a night between friends. Many VIP delegates from the IOC, Queensland Government joined the surprise party including the 8th Secretary General of the United Nations, H.E. Mr Ban Ki Moon. Three buses […]
They had a Dream… it Came True.
For ten year old Krisana Padsawai and Arithat Nilsarika aged eleven, giving their best certainly did not go unnoticed. As participants in one of Thailand’s social projects, they were granted the option to travel to Buenos Aires as a reward incentive for good behaviour and contribution to society. The boys were accompanied by Chewin Waenrungroj […]
Beijing Confirmed as Host City for SportAccord 2020
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – SportAccord is delighted to announce Beijing, capital of the People’s Republic of China, as Host City for the 18th edition of SportAccord which is set to take place from 19 – 24 April 2020. One of the six ancient cities in China, Beijing is the nation’s economic, political and cultural centre. It serves as […]
AIMS continues its close cooperation with ARISF
The cooperation between the 4 umbrella groups in the Olympic Movement is of utmost importance and AIMS is proud of it’s cooperation with ARISF. ARISF and WADA held their highly successful annual Anti-Doping Coaching/Training Session this year, where AIMS was in full attendance, sharing expertise, experience and views, also showing solidarity in the AIMS member’s […]