Sport takes prominent place at World Urban Forum
Sport and its contribution to urban development and the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was part of the many discussions held at the World Urban Forum (WUF) last week. Taking part in four major sessions, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) led the conversation on how best to leverage sport as a catalyst for […]
A Dazzling Opening of Paris 2024 Paralympics at Place de la Concorde
On Wednesday evening, August 28, the world witnessed the official commencement of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games with a breathtaking ceremony at the iconic Place de la Concorde. The event was a grand and opulent spectacle that set the tone for the inspiring competition ahead. Théo Curin Begins the Celebration The opening festivities were initiated […]
“Proactive reporting – your questions answered” ITA’s August Webinar
ITA’s August monthly webinar is dedicated to “Proactive reporting – your questions answered”. REVEAL, ITA’s proactive reporting platform, offers a simple and trustworthy solution for any individual in the sports world to report behaviour that goes against the principle of clean sport. These are a few common questions asked about reporting which François Marclay PhD, […]
Paris 2024: Record-breaking Olympic Games on and off the field
The Olympic Games Paris 2024 will go down in history for their stunning venues in the heart of Paris and across France, their focus on sustainability and legacy, and the record-breaking performances by athletes from the territories of 206 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and the Refugee Olympic Team. These Olympic Games were the first to be planned […]
AIMS reinforces international relations visiting 2024 Paris Olympics
AIMS Council members and executives attended the Paris Olympics, combining the thrill of the event with strategic networking. In the focus of the visit were meetings with international sports stakeholders, partners, and officials of the National Olympic Committees. As part of the program, AIMS executives visited Club France, a stunning venue celebrating France’s Olympic history […]
AIMS President joins international sports leaders at Maison Swiss reception celebrating Lausanne in 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Stephan Fox, the President of the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS), attended the Canton de Vaud reception at the “Maison Swiss” (Swiss House) in Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games. The event, held in the gardens of the Swiss Embassy in France, celebrated Lausanne, the Olympic capital, and the host city for many […]
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 […]
The Role Of Women In Sport
Sport is a powerful platform for the empowerment of woman, girls and gender equality. Gender equality, must be a basic human right, and, a fundamental principle of any recognised sport. Over that last years we have all been part in promoting gender equality for all our athletes and within the international federation rightfully more […]
MATTIA GALBIATI: “I CAN HANDLE THE CURRENT CHALLENGES – SAMBO TEACHED ME TO STAY CALMER AND FOCUSED”
Today we will take you to another former AIMS member, Sambo and the International Sambo Federation, FIAS. FIAS, is the only International Organisation which has been recognised by the IOC, that manages the development of Sambo in the world. Sambo is an international sport, a unique synthesis of single combat and martial arts of the […]
European Dragon Boat Federation Celebrates 30 Years
Today we will go back to the world of Dragon Boat. A sport and a culture, which dates back over 2000 years. It has evolved into a modern world sport and recreation. Dragon Boat has huge popularity, in China alone, it has over 50 million participants. Dragon Boat is a full member of GAISF and […]