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 […]
Savate World Youth Championship 2021
The World Youth Championship (for athletes aged 15, 16 and 17 years) and the World Youth Cup (for athletes aged 13 & 14 year old) in Savate Assaut were held in the Sports Centre in Ruma, on the 2nd and 3rd July 2021. Organized by the Savate Association of Serbia and the Savate “Ruma” Boxing […]
Tokyo 2020, a global health effort that’s given hope to the world
An unprecedented global effort together with the resilience and determination of the Japanese people made it possible to deliver safe Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 that will leave a lasting legacy beyond sport. One of the key learnings has been the progress made in the understanding of COVID-19 in the context of mass gathering events. This […]
Spirit of Volunteering Continues in Tokyo
When the postponement of the Olympic Games in Tokyo was announced, Bruce Danberry didn’t think he would be able to continue his passion of volunteering at the Games for the sport he loves, hockey. The business analyst from England is one of the lucky few international Field Cast sports volunteers at the Olympic Games Tokyo […]
Germany Triumphs Also at U18 World Championship
GRIESKIRCHEN. The Sparkasse IFA Fistball World Championships have come to a close with a dramatic final between Germany and Austria in the male U18 event. The German team prevailed, and also drove home the victory against Austria earlier today in the female U18 tournament. The German squad hence scored four titles in Grieskirchen and now […]
Germany on top of the Fistball World
GRIESKIRCHEN. The German women’s team has secured its seventh title in the IFA Fistball Women’s World Championships with a victory over Austria. The German squad also prevailed in the U21 men’s European Championships, winning against the host team. The Swiss team secured bronze in both competitions. Both teams – Germany and Austria – will also […]
GAISF President Raffaele Chuilli Marks International Day of Friendship
GAISF President Raffaele Chiulli today praised the success of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and celebrated its role in promoting friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals, as part of the United Nations (UN) International Day of Friendship. The UN International Day of Friendship, celebrated annually on 30 July, encourages people around the world to […]
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 – […]