In a landmark gathering dubbed the “Synergy Meeting,” held amidst the prestigious SportAccord Convention 2024 in Birmingham, representatives from AIMS member federations convened with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to chart a course towards reinforced anti-doping activities within their respective federations. Led by Laetitia ZUMBRUNNEN, WADA Senior Manager, Sport Movement Relations the meeting aimed to
In the pursuit of fair play and integrity in sports, the recent meeting between the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) member international federations and the International Testing Agency (ITA) during SportAccord 2024 in Birmingham marked a significant stride forward. With a shared commitment to upholding the principles of clean sport, the gathering
The International Savate Federation (FISav*) was founded on 23rd March 1985 as an international sports organisation dedicated to the promotion of the sport of Savate – French Boxing – throughout the world. Savate is a combat sport in which all kicks and punches must be performed with precision, according to clear principles, and with respect
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The AIMS Family, represented by Michal Buchel, Jörn Verleger, AIMS Director Zhuldyz Baimagambet, and AIMS President Stephan Fox, were part of the 2024 WADA annual symposium, as well as the 24th Anniversary, hosted in Lausanne Switzerland. AIMS is an important partner and code signatory of WADA, and one of the umbrella bodies recognized within the
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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