Extraordinary General Assembly approves the final liquidation of GAISF
Lausanne, Switzerland – Members of the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) have approved the final steps in the liquidation of the organisation at an Extraordinary General Assembly (EGA) held today. At the EGA today, the GAISF members approved the final balance sheet drawn up by liquidators Ernst & Young. They also approved the distribution […]
7th CSIT World Sports Games (WSG2023)
The 7th CSIT World Sports Games (WSG2023) are back after a four-year hiatus, set in Emilia Romagna, Italy, from September 5 to 10. The main venue is Cervia, along with partner towns like Cesenatico, Riccione, and others. Preparations are in full swing, with the opening ceremony featuring a diverse delegation parade on September 6. The […]
AIMS Council Convened to Disucss Important Steps Forward
On July 18th, the AIMS council convened, focusing on crucial discussions covering various topics, including the membership process, future collaborations with WADA and ITA, and the learning module on Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Raising in partnership with Mission 89. Looking ahead, the AIMS council plans to hold another meeting before the virtual GAISF General Assembly […]
AIMS is Looking Forward to 2023
AIMS President, Stephan Fox addressed all the AIMS members, reflecting on an important year behind with the GAISF decision to dissolve the organisation and for AIMS to become a stakeholder in the restructured SportAccord. The AIMS President stated that this was a long process, with a long evaluation done by the GAISF council, the AIMS […]
IVO FERRIANI: THE GLOBAL SPORTS COMMUNITY HAS SECURED ITS FUTURE FOR 2023 AND BEYOND
GAISF and SportAccord President Ivo Ferriani reflects on 2022’s milestone decision to dissolve GAISF and the exciting future ahead for the global sports community through a restructured SportAccord, alongside the return of the World Combat Games. 2022 will be remembered as the year that GAISF Members boldly took one of the most important decisions in […]
SportAccord structural changes on track to fulfil commitments given to the global sporting community
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – SportAccord is pressing ahead with vital structural changes, after Martin Gibbs was confirmed as the organisation’s new permanent Managing Director. This appointment is one of several concrete steps taken by SportAccord since the dissolution of the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) was voted by its members in late November. With professional […]
MEMBERS APPROVE DISSOLUTION OF GAISF AT EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Members of the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) have approved the dissolution of the organisation at the GAISF Extraordinary General Assembly (EGA), held today at the SwissTech Convention Centre, Lausanne. The dissolution of GAISF was recommended by the GAISF Council and Members voted in favour of dissolution by 70 votes in favour and […]
Safe Sport and Sustainability Under the Spotlight as Key Stakeholders Meet in Lausanne for IF Forum 2022
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Hundreds of decision-makers from the international sports community are gathering in Lausanne today (28 November) for the start of the International Federation (IF) Forum 2022, which will provide a platform for vital discussions about safe sport, sustainability, and human rights. Starting today at 17:00 CET, the two-day event at the Olympic Museum, situated […]
The 2022 United Through Sports World Youth Festival Closing
The Closing Cermony of the UTS 2022 World Youth Festival was a celebration of inclusion, non-discrimination, equlaity and an unforgettable week for the youth coming together from all 5 continents with the youth being the center of all. The ceremony once again saw the amazing musical and sporting talents of the Thai Youth highlighting sporting values […]
UTS Urban Youth Games
The last day of the UTS World Youth Festival was the spectacular Bangkok Urban Games 2022. Over 80 teams registered in the Futsol, 3×3 Basketball, Sepaktakraw, Rock Climbing, Skateboarding, Break Dancing, Petanque, Teq Ball and Cheerleading competitions. It was the perfect ending to an ALL INCLUSIVE week and where teams from all over the region came to […]