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...

ATHENS, April 7, 2025 - Ioannis Daras has been appointed as new Head of Sports Division of ERT Sports the Greek free-to-air television channel, owned by the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation, the state broadcaster of Greece. ERT incorporates three channels ERT 1, ERT 2 and ERT 3 together with SportsNews. ERT Sports is also responsible for ERASPORT the Radio network as well as ERT website.He brings with him a bag of experiences in the world of sports with a career since 1986 as interviewer, editor in chief,...

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...

LAUSANNE, April 4, 2025 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) will hold a short meeting on 9 April in hybrid format from Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland.The IOC EB will receive updates on the activities of the Olympic Movement, including the Olympic Programme Commission, Coordination Commissions and Organising Committees for the Olympic Games (LA28 and French Alps 2030).An online press conference is scheduled to take place after the conclusion of proceedings.IOC Press...