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    • The eighth edition of the AIPS Sport Media Awards closed on a high note confirming global interest and 130 nationalities represented
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Story of excellence: Another global milestone for AIPS Sport Media Awards

During the ceremony, special mentions representing the core values of AIPS will also be announced

The eighth edition of the AIPS Sport Media Awards reached its deadline on a high note, with 1,979 submissions representing 130 nationalities from the five continents. It was another tremendous display of the global reach and unity of AIPS (www.AIPSMedia.com), reaffirming the Awards as the most prestigious recognition for sports…

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    • IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini - Pool/Getty Images)
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Kirsty Coventry Unveils Collaborative & Inclusive International Olympic Committee (IOC) Leadership Vision at First Public Media Roundtable

Her presidency, set to begin officially on Olympic Day, 23 June 2025, will mark a historic moment as she becomes the first woman and first African to lead the IOC

In her first major media appearance since being elected President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Kirsty Coventry offered a strikingly human portrait of the leader she intends to be: humble, collaborative, and unwaveringly grounded in the values of sport, equity, and Olympism, as she addressed international media during an…

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    • AIPS President Gianni Merlo speaking during the AIPS Sport Media Awards ceremony in Rabat Morocco (Photo by Carlo Pozzoni/AIPS Media)
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Attempts to silence free and independent journalism are a real danger to sports

When we underline that the fight against corruption is fundamental, we do so to preserve the future of the new generations of athletes

We are living in a very delicate, dangerous and confusing moment in the world, and this uncertainty has also filtered into the cosmos of sport, which exudes tension and absorbs only the worst aspects of politics. THE GHETTO Some international federations, or at least some of their leaders, are trying, not…

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    • 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)
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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…