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“To the saviors”: An inspirational tribute
to the visionaries of world water safety 

“To the saviors” is an inspirational video tribute that honors some of the world’s most distinguished visionaries, whose legacy has profoundly advanced lifesaving, swimming, and sport and champions the inclusion of lifesaving sport in the Olympic Games for saving lives.



MLC Honorary Member, Dr Klaus Wlikens, passed away


With sorrow we inform that our MLC Honorary Member, Dr Klaus Wlikens, passed away (more). 

 

Visionaries That Strengthened the Concept
of Including Lifesaving in the Olympic Games

 In a world where athletic prowess often takes center stage, it's easy to overlook the quiet determination of those working tirelessly behind the scenes to elevate a sport. For lifesaving, the journey to potential Olympic inclusion has been a testament to the unwavering dedication of a select group of individuals. While the aspiration to see lifesaving recognized on the grandest sporting stage continues, these unsung heroes have, in their unique ways, propelled the concept forward, weaving a compelling narrative of skill, courage, and global unity (more). 


1st Mediterranean Lifesaving Championships 2024

 

The Eternal City of Rome, known for taking lives in antiquity at the Coliseum, today made history by hosting the sport that save lives in the Stadio del Nuoto. The 1st Mediterranean Lifesaving Championships was a long dream that came true. History has begun! (more)




The journey of bringing lifesaving at the Olympics started

The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) announced that the journey of brining lifesaving sport into the Olympic Games has just started (more).




Welcome to the Mediterranean Lifesaving Confederation

The President Giorgio Quintavalle and the Secretary General Dr Stathis Avramidis welcome you to the Mediterean Lifesaving Confereration (more).





The foundation of Mediterranean Lifesaving Confederation


The historic inaugural meeting that formed the Mediterranean Lifesaving Confederation took place during the Rescue World Cup and the Lifesaving World Championships (more).