FIMS Leadership Participates in the SportAccord Forum 2026 in Lausanne

From 5 to 7 October 2026, Fabio Pigozzi, President of FIMS, and José Kawazoe Lazzoli, FIMS Secretary General, participated in the SportAccord Forum 2026, held at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne. The Forum brought together influential leaders from the Olympic Movement, International Federations, major sporting events, host destinations, business, and technology sectors to discuss the issues shaping the future of international sport.

Held under the theme "When the Playbook Changes: Leading Sport in a New Reality," the Forum explored the challenges and opportunities facing international sport in a rapidly evolving environment. Discussions focused on governance, innovation, technology, sustainability, participant engagement, the future of winter sport, the changing landscape of major events, and the future direction of the Olympic Movement.

The event opened with addresses by Prof. Dr. Uğur Erdener, President of SportAccord, and Kirsty Coventry, President of the International Olympic Committee, setting the stage for three days of high-level discussions among leaders from across the global sports community.

On 5 October, Professor Fabio Pigozzi also attended the Annual Meeting of International Sports Federations and Organizations Based in the Canton of Vaud, organized by the Lausanne Olympic Capital Foundation in collaboration with the authorities of the Canton of Vaud and the City of Lausanne. Hosted at the Olympic Museum, the gathering provided an important opportunity for representatives of international sports organizations to strengthen relationships, exchange perspectives, and further enhance cooperation within the international sporting community. The event was attended by Christelle Luisier Brodard, President of the Council of State of the Canton of Vaud, Grégoire Junod, Mayor of Lausanne, and Kirsty Coventry, President of the International Olympic Committee.

FIMS' participation in these important events reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strong ties with the international sports movement and to contributing actively to the advancement of sports medicine, science, health, and athlete well-being worldwide.

The President, Prof. Fabio Pigozzi and The Secretary General, José Kawazoe Lazzoli