WADA celebrates 25th anniversary during Gala at 2024 Annual Symposium

Yesterday, as part of its 2024 Annual Symposium, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) celebrated its 25th anniversary during a Gala held in Lausanne, Switzerland.  The 25th Anniversary Gala gathered 1,100+ Symposium attendees and other invited guests to celebrate WADA’s first quarter century, the accomplishments of the global anti-doping community and some of its key contributors.   The

STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS: IWGA AND FRENCH OLYMPIC COMMITTEE SIGN MOU

In a significant step towards the promotion of physical activities and all the disciplines featured in The World Games sport programme, the International World Games Association (IWGA) and the French National Olympic and Sport Committee (CNOSF) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further develop their overall cooperation before and during The World

KIRSTY COVENTRY: MY ADVICE FOR WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

On International Women’s Day 2024, five-time Olympian and IOC Member Kirsty Coventry reflects on the progress made towards gender equality and reveals her advice for female athletes entering leadership roles. Kirsty Coventry is Africa’s most-decorated Olympian, winning seven individual medals in swimming across Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008, including two golds. Now the Minister of

International Women’s Day 2024

AIMS would like to take the opportunity to celebrate the continued progress made towards gender equality, and it is something the AIMS family strives to continue doing, on and off the Field of Play. Sport, without a doubt, is one of the most powerful platforms for promoting equality and inclusion, and empowering athletes in all

Special Olympics Launches Women in Sports Webinar Series

March 8th, International Women’s Day, a day where we all continue to stand together towards an equal world, which is not only diverse but also inclusive. United Through Sports shares these values and is especially proud to support the Special Olympic movement, improving the health and well being of people with intellectual disabilities, empowering youth

World Anti-Doping Agency Global Education Conference 2024

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) concluded its 2024 Global Education Conference in Cannes, France, with a clear call to action for anti-doping stakeholders internationally: “stronger steps must be taken to further protect minors in sport.” This fourth edition of the conference, which kicked off on 27 February, wrapped up with WADA stating its intentions to

IFA President Visits AIMS President

The President of the International Fistball Association (IFA), Mr. Jörn Verleger, paid a courtesy visit to the AIMS President Mr. Stephan Fox, at his office in Bangkok Thailand. Many important topics were discussed, where President Verleger presented a detailed report on the IFA development as an AIMS member, as well as further plans towards recognition

Savate Joint-Meeting Italian Olympic Committee

Over the last 6 months, discussions took place for the betterment of Savate in Italy, with the goal to unify all Savate federations under the Italian Olympic Committee, CONI. Pre-meetings took place between former SportAccord President, Mr. Ivo Ferriani, AIMS President Mr. Stephan Fox, the President of FiSav Dr. Julie Gabriel, and the President of

WADA calls on anti-doping stakeholders to take action to protect minors as 2024 Global Education Conference concludes in France 

Montreal, 29 February 2024 Today, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) concluded its 2024 Global Education Conference in Cannes, France, with a clear call to action for anti-doping stakeholders internationally: stronger steps must be taken to further protect minors in sport.  This fourth edition of the conference, which kicked off on 27 February, wrapped up with WADA stating

SportAccord 2024 – sneak ‘Peaky’ at Summit’s social events

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – Birmingham and West Midlands – the famously friendly city and region, with world class sport and major events expertise and a spectacular cultural and industrial reputation – is set to make a lasting impression on over 1,500 delegates and exhibitors at SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit on 7-11 April. SportAccord – the