LAUSANNE, April 7, 2025 - A fortnight after her historic election, the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s President-elect, Kirsty Coventry, was warmly welcomed by IOC President Thomas Bach, IOC Director General Christophe De Kepper and IOC staff at Olympic House in Lausanne earlier today.When entering the building, the staff started a long and resounding round of applause for the President-elect. President Bach presented her with a bouquet of flowers. The entire staff joined the IOC President and...

BRUSSELS, April 8, 2025 - The first ever European Running Championships will take place in Brussels-Leuven on 12-13 April with elite races in 10km, half marathon and marathon disciplines competing for team and individual medals. Plus, for the first time ever, recreational runners will be competing in a European Athletics Championships event.Triple European champion in the 5000m, 10,000m and European Cross Country Championships, Nadia Battocletti of Italy will be one of the standout stars at these...

LAUSANNE, April 6, 2025 - The vote for the World Handball Player of the Year 2024 ended with the same result as the year 2023: two Paris 2024 Olympic champions defended their trophies in the poll organized by the International Handball Federation. In the IHF Male Player of the Year award, Mathias Gidsel from Denmark had an overwhelming advantage in all three categories, securing the award ahead of German goalkeeper Andreas Wolff and making history by becoming the first male player to secure the award in...

LAUSANNE, April 4, 2025 - The AIPS Sport Media Awards are pleased to announce the shortlists for the Young Reporter categories; Broadcasting, Photography and Writing.Find out more about the judging stages HERE.Below are the selected works, in alphabetical order of country:Disclaimer: All names and information have been published as we have received them, for any corrections please contact us at info@aipsmedia.com or send us a direct message on social media @aipsmedia.YOUNG REPORTERS - BROADCASTING Thomas...