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Today, we will take you into the world of a sport which has a cult status, especially in Asia. It has spread its wings from South East Asia around the world and is one of the most popular sports in the Asian Games and South East Asian Games. Sepaktakraw is an indoor and outdoor sport and is also a very popular beach sport included in the Asian Beach Games. The flagship events are the ISTAF World Cup and the ISTAF Super Series. It has record figures on Asian TV, Euro Sports and many others. ISTAF is a proud member of …

EVERYONE LOVES A CHALLENGE! #MuaythaiConnects The HQ of IFMA and UTS are presenting #muaythaiconnects, an opportunity, a fun challenge which you will not only share with the muaythai community but all those who follow your journey. This is an opportunity to contribute towards bringing positivity as we work to overcome Covid-19 and continue to use our “One World One Muaythai” philosophy and bring your houses, apartments and gardens to all parts of the world by streaming workout routines to the world. We would like to have every National Federation’s gyms involved and to give an incentive, the most popular will …

Savate is a martial art and a combat sports based on ancient traditions and values. The values are ethics, aesthetics, education and effectiveness. It also follows the Olympic values of participation, fair play, respect for rules and others, and personal development. It is an aesthetics sport that values precision and artistry. Savate is a pound member of GAISF and AIMS and the President of Savate Dr. Julie Gabriel is an AIMS council member. In these challenging times Savate has established an online teaching system and today the President of the Ireland Savate federation, Martin O’Malley, will introduce you to Savate. …

We are all affected by the pandemic, many have lost loved ones, some in critical or recovering conditions while others are in quarantine and are under daily life altering restrictions. Everyone is affected, including our World of Sport. The Olympic and the AIMS family as an IOC recognised umbrella organisation stands in solidarity, and now more than ever the Olympic values shine bright. The unity of AIMS showcases the strength of AIMS, and our diversity is our power. Where we may not be able to meet physically, we will continue to inspire one another and showcase the respective sports of …

Aikido is a Japanese martial art which represents a potent distillation of centuries of Japanese martial arts knowledge. Aikido is more than just a martial art, is a way of self-development. Aikido’s origin was founded by Morihei Ueshiba. It has spread its wings from Japan all over the world as a martial art that focuses on harmonising with your opponent, to bring peaceful resolutions to situations involving conflict. The current President Moriteru Ueshiba is the head of the Aikido Doshu in Japan and its Chairman, Kei Izawa, is also the Treasurer of AIMS, a valued Council Member and dedicated supporter of UTS. …