The first Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) were held 10 years ago in Innsbruck, Austria, from 13 to 22 January 2012. The legacy of these games still echoes strongly in Austria, but also inspired great efforts from subsequent hosts of this event – Lillehammer 2016 and Lausanne 2020. Innsbruck 2012: One hundred sporting events, 80 million euro
A GAISF delegation recently concluded a site visit of Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2023 World Combat Games (WCG) where preparations are well-underway for the ultimate celebration of combat sports and martial arts. Powered by GAISF, the WCG strives to establish bridges between elite sport and local communities through inspiring initiatives encouraging
AIMS would like to express our deepest condolences in the passing of François Carrard, one of the key players in sport ethics and good governance. François was the Director General for the International Olympic Committee for 14 years. He was president of the reformed working group for FIFA and was also the advisor for many
Day 4 finals: teqball’s geographical strength on display as two new countries and two continents represented on winner’s rostrum The fourth and final day of the Teqball World Championships at the Gliwice Arena in Poland culminated with three new champions being crowned. After Friday’s clean sweep by Hungarian athletes in the singles competitions, the true
The AIMS family sends congratulatory wishes to the ARISF Council. AIMS congratulates Raffaele Chiulli for his re-election as the ARISF President, standing unopposed showcasing his strong leadership in ARISF. AIMS also congratulates Anna Arzhanova on her re-election as Vice President and Riccardo Fraccari and Secretary General. A special congratulations went to Claire Briegal from
SportAccord is delighted to confirm Ivo Ferriani was unanimously elected President of SportAccord during a SportAccord Executive Committee Meeting, which took place today virtually via Lausanne, Switzerland. Mr. Ferriani has served as the President of the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF) since 2010 and the President of the Association of International Olympic Winter Sports
Brazilian Andrew Parsons has been re-elected for a second four-year term as President of International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Parsons, who was standing unopposed, received 156 yes votes (98 per cent) of the 159 valid votes at the 20th IPC General Assembly which was held virtually on Sunday 12 December. Parsons, the former President of the Brazilian
After seven days and the only world virtual youth festival, the UTS World Virtual youth Festival 2021 has come to an end. With a breath-taking Closing Ceremony from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Over the last seven days Saudi Arabia has been the centre for youth of all abilities coming together under the patronage of
The world is getting ready for the official launch of the 2021 festival from Riyadh to the world. Watch the youth of the world come together in sporting and cultural exchange, promoting inclusion, equality and non-discrimination. Youth from Paris, PheongChan, Tashkent, Kazan Bangkok, Ekaterinburg, Dakar, Gold Coast and so many other countries will join the