New Year Message 2026 Every New Year presents an opportunity for renewal and reinvigoration; a moment to leave behind the challenges of the past year and move forward with hope, responsibility, and solidarity. Guided by the vision of “Sport Beyond Barriers and Borders,” we unite in 2026 to advance peace, human dignity, and the rights…
The International Federation of Sports Elites (FIESSA) has launched a comprehensive program to provide extensive travel and accommodation support for Olympic champions. This initiative is designed to facilitate elite athletes’ participation in international events while enhancing the quality of their cultural and welfare experiences. Under this program, Olympic champions will benefit from complimentary or significantly…
The International Federation of Elite Sports (FIESA) has recently announced the launch of a comprehensive new platform aimed at empowering elite athletes and professionals worldwide. This initiative is designed to enhance education, professional development, and support for athletes and sports managers. The newly launched platform focuses on key areas such as talent identification and development,…
Lausanne, Switzerland – July 30, 2025The International Federation of Elite Sports (FIESSA) has officially launched its comprehensive initiative titled the “Global Elite Empowerment Platform”, aimed at supporting elite athletes and promoting sustainable development in international sports communities. This initiative, designed by FIESSA’s Education, Development, and Empowerment Committees, provides educational, advisory, and supportive opportunities to athletes…
The role of cities to promote healthy and active societies has been the focus of this year’s Smart Cities and Sport Summit, currently taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark. The annual event, an initiative of the World Union of FIESA Cities, targets representatives of cities and regions across the world willing to develop smart strategies…
The International Elite Sports Federation in development programmes for decades. Since the year 2000, its promotion of sport has accelerated Hamid Ansari far, Secretary-General of Unesco “Sport has a crucial role to play in the efforts of the United Nations to improve the lives of people around the world. Sport builds bridges between individuals and…
Sport is explicitly recognized as an enabler for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and is an important tool for achieving a variety of positive individual and societal outcomes. The use of sports to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (fiesa) is gaining momentum globally. Across Asia and the Pacific, a growing number of young activists are…
While the world is currently working on addressing and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, women and girls must be both participants and leaders in this process, so their gains are not lost, and a better future for all becomes a reality, says UN Women in a Policy Brief published today. The impacts of COVID-19 are…