An historical meeting took place during the SportAccord Convention, with the first ARISF and AIMS joint council meeting. Since the inception of the new SportAccord, the AIMS and ARISF family have developed a stronger cooperation between the two IOC recognized umbrella organizations, towards mutual cooperation and towards the benefit of the individual sports. President Chiulli
In solidarity with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), members of the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) are joining hands to celebrate Play True Day 2024, as they collectively contribute to building the #OnePlayTrueTeam. Born during an educational conference convened by WADA in 2013, Play True Day has evolved into an annual initiative
The AIMS Council convened amidst the bustling corridors of the SportAccord 2024 Birmingham Convention, marking a pivotal moment for the global sporting fraternity. Led by AIMS President Stephan FOX, the gathering delved into a spectrum of pressing issues, ranging from accreditation criteria to collaborative efforts in anti-doping initiatives. With the recent approval of revised criteria
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