We use cookies to improve your experience. By your continued use of this site you accept such use.
Announcements
PrevNext
International Sports Press Association (AIPS)

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (1)
    • Thomas Bach passes presidency to Kirsty Coventry, after being elected as the new IOC President on Day Two of the 144th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session on March 20, 2025 (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)
  • All (1)
Source: International Sports Press Association (AIPS) |

Kirsty Coventry Makes Olympic History: Youth, Ubuntu, and a First-Round Knockout

Kirsty has consistently stated that she follows the principles of the Ubuntu philosophy, which prioritizes collectivism over individualism

Kirsty Coventry, the first woman, African, and youngest of the candidates, has emerged victorious as the tenth President of the Olympic Committee. Some may argue this outcome was predictable, given that Thomas Bach had selected her as his successor. While Bach's endorsement played a pivotal role, something else must have…

International Sports Press Association (AIPS)
Source: International Sports Press Association (AIPS) |

International Sports Press Association (AIPS) meets International Olympic Committee (IOC) Presidential Candidate Johan Eliasch on 25 February

On Tuesday, 25 February, Eliasch will be the second guest on “Let’s Talk to the IOC Presidential Candidates”

Johan Eliasch, president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) since 2021, was elected as an IOC Member in 2024, with his candidature linked to his function within an International Federation (IF). The Swedish-British businessman, philanthropist and long-time environmentalist, who turned 63 on 15 February, wrote in his manifesto: “I…

International Sports Press Association (AIPS)
Source: International Sports Press Association (AIPS) |

Kirsty Coventry to launch “Let’s Talk to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Presidential Candidates” series on 24 February

The meeting, which is organised by AIPS and is exclusive to AIPS members, will be conducted by the AIPS President Gianni Merlo

Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry is aiming to become the first female and first African to lead the 130-year-old International Olympic Committee. The 41-year-old former swimmer is the youngest among the seven candidates running to succeed Thomas Bach in the presidential election scheduled for 20 March at the 144th IOC Session in…

International Sports Press Association (AIPS)
Source: International Sports Press Association (AIPS) |

Looking to the future of global sport: Let’s talk to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential candidates

Sports journalists from all over the world will also gain invaluable insights into their strategic plans for the future of global sport and convey them to the general public in their respective countries

Ahead of the IOC presidential election on March 20, the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) is set to host a one-hour Q&A session for each of the seven candidates. These meetings, which will be exclusive to AIPS members, offer a perfect platform for the candidates to communicate their vision for…

International Sports Press Association (AIPS)
Source: International Sports Press Association (AIPS) |

Emphasis on leadership, sustainability, youth engagement and digitalisation as International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential candidates present plans for global sports

Speaking to the media after giving their presentations behind closed doors, some of the candidates believe the current election process requires a review

The seven candidates running to become the next President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are hoping that with their 15-minute presentations at the Olympic House on Thursday, 30 January, they have been able to convince the IOC membership of their capabilities to lead the biggest sports organisation in the…

International Sports Press Association (AIPS)
Source: International Sports Press Association (AIPS) |

Dolomiti Valtellina to host the 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games, International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirms

Dolomiti Valtellina's successful bid is anchored in the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics commitment to sustainability and youth engagement

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially selected Dolomiti Valtellina of Italy, as the host for the 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The announcement was made during the 143rd IOC Extraordinary Session, held in Lausanne, Switzerland. The session was streamed live on the IOC Media’s YouTube channel. HOST CITY…

International Sports Press Association (AIPS)
Source: International Sports Press Association (AIPS) |

72% of International Olympic Committee (IOC) members catch presidential election fever for first time in Lausanne

Among the candidates for this year's election, only Juan Antonio Samaranch, Prince Feisal Al Hussein and Kirsty Coventry were already IOC members at the time Bach was first elected

The IOC members are in Lausanne for today’s (30 January) 143rd Extraordinary IOC Session at the Olympic House, during which the IOC presidential candidates will deliver their presentations (http://apo-opa.co/4aEAZmY). THE ATMOSPHERE With two months to the election set for 20 March in Greece, the atmosphere is tense in the Olympic…

International Sports Press Association (AIPS)
Source: International Sports Press Association (AIPS) |

Bach’s potential successors set to woo International Olympic Committee (IOC) voters at 143rd Extraordinary Session in Lausanne

Each of them boasts a wealth of experience in multiple fields and will try to convince the electorate that they are perfectly suited for the position

The seven candidates running for International Olympic Committee (IOC) President are set to present their plans for the Olympic Movement on 30 January at the Olympic House to the IOC Members, who are in Lausanne for the 143rd IOC Session, an Extraordinary IOC Session. Following their presentations in the morning,…

International Sports Press Association (AIPS)

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (1)
    • Armand Mondo Duplantis and Simone Biles (Photos by Getty Images)
  • All (1)
Source: International Sports Press Association (AIPS) |

Armand Mondo Duplantis and Simone Biles crowned AIPS Champions of 2024: as voted by 518 journalists from 111 countries

The traditional end-of-year poll, organised by AIPS, is the most international poll dedicated to the debate regarding the athletes that dominated the sports world in the outgoing year

American gymnast Simone Biles and Swedish pole vaulter Armand "Mondo" Duplantis, two of the brightest stars from this year’s Olympics in Paris, are the AIPS Athletes of the Year 2024, as voted by 518 journalists from 111 countries. The traditional end-of-year poll, organised by AIPS, is the most international poll…

International Sports Press Association (AIPS)

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (1)
    • The Olympic Charter can become fluid and Bach stays until 2029? Fantasy?
  • All (1)
Source: International Sports Press Association (AIPS) |

The Olympic Charter can become fluid and Bach stays until 2029? Fantasy?

If Bach were to continue beyond 2025, this would mean the end of the dreams of some of those who aspire to succeed him

The opening ceremony has been described as fluid and the IOC has adapted to this fluidity and all in all it is also understandable: life requires that nowadays everyone, person or organization, be a bit of a chameleon. Thomas Bach, the president of the IOC, has brought forward his usual…

To Top