AIMS Family Unites at Olympic House to Celebrate Partnership and Olympic Values
The AIMS family, the IOC-recognized umbrella federation within the Olympic sports pyramid, recently gathered at the Olympic House in Lausanne, the Olympic capital. This important meeting underscored AIMS’ steadfast commitment to collaboration with the IOC. A memorable family photo was taken at the foot of the iconic unity staircase in Olympic House, representing the strong […]
GLOBAL SPORTS COMMUNITY MARKS ONE YEAR TO GO FOR TOKYO 2020
GLOBAL SPORTS COMMUNITY MARKS ONE YEAR TO GO FOR TOKYO 2020 The global sports community today joins the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee in celebrating one year to go until the start of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Through the #StrongerTogether campaign, the sports community will be sharing messages of solidarity, […]
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2020: BUILDING A HEALTHIER PLANET THROUGH SPORT
From running and swimming to skiing and biking, sport is an ideal way to connect with nature. But to continue enjoying our favourite physical activities, we must urgently protect the environment on which they depend. This year, we celebrate World Environment Day at a time when the world is grappling with the devastating coronavirus […]
AIMS Would Like to Congratulate Savate On Joining UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Initiative
AIMS would like to congratulate Savate. Over the last months, more than ever, we have come to realise how fragile our world is. Being a recognised sports federation also comes with important responsibility. We all know that global warming and the change of our climate is felt around the world, regardless from rising temperatures, the […]
OLYMPIC REFUGE FOUNDATION: SPORT CAN OFFER HOPE TO DISPLACED COMMUNITIES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
THE OLYMPIC REFUGE FOUNDATION (ORF) TODAY HIGHLIGHTED HOW SPORT CAN HELP BUILD RESILIENCE AND BOOST THE MENTAL HEALTH OF FORCIBLY DISPLACED YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY DURING THE COVID‐19 PANDEMIC. The ORF Chair and IOC President, Thomas Bach, and the Vice-Chair, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, warned of the growing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic […]
IPF: The Power to Lift Others Up
Powerlifting, is fast growing in popularity, with IPF being the sole world recognised organisation in the world of sport. Powerlifting is a sport for all, in which the athletes take centre stage in every part of the pyramid, regardless if you chose do it as a way of life or at elite competitive levels. […]
Fistball At Home Initiative
Today, we take you to the world of Fistball. IFA is the world governing body for all the Fistball sports and is a proud member of GAISF and AIMS. The former President Mr. Karl Weiss, is an AIMS Council member and has taken Fistball to a record number of Member countries The newly elected […]
The Time Is Now: UTS 2020 Newsletter
Dear Sport Colleagues and Friends, I trust each and everyone is in good health and a safe environment. As is customary, we should have all come together in Lausanne for the 2020 SportAccord, which was moved from the original location in Beijing, China. I would like to give a special thanks to our friends from […]
Fight Gravity with Sepaktakraw
Today, we will take you to a sport which has a cult status, especially in Asia. It has spread its wings from South East Asia around the world and is one of the most popular sports in the Asian Games and South East Asian Games. Sepaktakraw is an indoor and outdoor sport and is also […]
Meggie Ochoa A True Champion
Meggie Ochoa A True Champion Meggie Ochoa needs no introduction in the World of Sport. She stamped her name in the Philippines and sport history by becoming the first Philippine Ju-Jitsu World Champion. She is a Sea Games Gold medal winner and an Asian Games Bronze medallist but more than an athlete. The Founder of, […]