COSTA NAVARINO, March 20, 2025 - The 144th IOC Session has today - the second day of its meeting in Costa Navarino, Greece - approved the inclusion of boxing on the sports programme of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28). There were no “nos” or abstentions. The IOC members unanimously accepted this proposal which was made by the IOC Executive Board on Monday following the provisional recognition of World Boxing as the International Federation (IF) within the Olympic Movement governing the sport of...

COSTA NAVARINO, March 19, 2025 - Outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach was moved to tears as the IOC membership paid tribute to his revolutionary 12-year leadership and unanimously elected him as an Honorary President for life on the opening day of the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece.The 71-year-old German placed his right hand over his heart and bowed as he received a rousing standing ovation from the IOC members on Wednesday.MORE THAN A SIMPLE GRATITUDE “I am confident that I speak on behalf of...

LAUSANNE, March 19, 2025 - The AIPS Sport Media Awards are pleased to announce the longlist for the Video Short Feature category.The longlist represents the first judging stage and is based on the average ratings of the AIPS panel of specialists, the Executive Committee members and the members of the Jury.Find out more about the judging stages HERE.Participants with two submissions in the longlist can find both listed side by side. Below are the selected works, in alphabetical order of country:Disclaimer:...

LAUSANNE, March 20, 2025 - The AIPS Sport Media Awards are pleased to announce the longlist for the Writing Best Colour Piece category.The longlist represents the first judging stage and is based on the average ratings of the AIPS panel of specialists, the Executive Committee members and the members of the Jury.Find out more about the judging stages HERE.Participants with two submissions in the longlist can find both listed side by side. Below are the selected works, in alphabetical order of...