World Health Day: How sport and the Olympic Games promote healthier lifestyles

To mark World Health Day 2023, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is highlighting the role that sport and the Olympic Games can play in fostering healthy and active lives. “Sports participation is an extremely low-cost, high-impact tool to foster active and healthy lives 365 days a year,” said IOC President Thomas Bach. “The Olympic Movement

AIMS Congratulates His Royal Highness Prince Feisal Al Hussein

The AIMS family sends congratulations to His Royal Highness PrinceFeisal Al Hussein, IOC Executive Board Member and President of the Jordan Olympic Committee towards his appointment as chair of the newly formed IOC Prevention of Harassment and Abuse in Sport (PHAS) working group. IOC President, Thomas Bach announced the formation of the working group where the IOC allocated

Statement by The Alliance of Independent recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) 

The 11th Olympic Summit that met on 9 December 2022, consisting of the leaders of all stakeholder groups of the Olympic Movement, had requested the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to explore a pathway for athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport to return to international competitions as Individual Neutral Athletes. Following a four-month consultation period, the IOC

AIMS Congratulates the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC)

The beautiful Kingdom of Thailand was the host of the International Practical Shooting Confederation, IPSC World Championships with 1345 athletes from 73 countries. The City of Pattaya also hosted the 45th IPSC General Assembly where Mr. Vitaly Kryuchin was re-elected as the IPSC President for a second, three-year term. The AIMS family would like to congratulate

SportAccord Ensures Progress On Key Projects, Prepares Foundations For Future

Under the leadership of President Ivo Ferriani, SportAccord is working hard to ensure progress on key projects, including the development of a new set of statutes and associated governance framework. These will embed into the organisation the improved governance needed for a modern, accountable organisation and deliver on the commitments given to stakeholders last year,

16th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships 2023 Bulletin 2

The Rowing and Canoeing Association of Thailand (RCAT) and IDBF are pleased to invite all national federation and IDBF members to compete in the 16th World Dragon Boat Racing Championships (WDBRC), which will be held at the Royal Thai Navy Rowing and Canoeing Training Centre (RCTC), Rayong – Pattaya, Thailand from 7– 13 August 2023. Download

IPC publishes new Strategic Plan to advance the Paralympic Movement 

The new Strategic Plan focuses on four primary goals: Serving members and athletes, showcasing athlete excellence through the delivery of Paralympic Games, driving impact through Para sport, and continuing to build a professional organisation. The new Strategic Plan was developed in close collaboration with the IPC’s Governing Board and more than 200 members. The International Paralympic

Ju-jitsu Asian Championships A Great Success

The Rangsit Muaythai stadium was filled to capacity every day with spectators.  Ju-Jitsu athletes showcasing the various disciplines, skills, determination, fitness and the respect embodied in the sport. Admiration must go to the outstanding athletes, coaches, referees and certainly the organisers of this outstanding 2023 Asian Ju-Jitsu Championships. Congratulations to JJIF and the Asian Ju-Jitsu