IOC President Thomas Bach addressed the Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations General Assembly ©Getty Images

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ARISF President Raffaele Chiulli warmly greets his IOC counterpart Thomas Bach during his organisation's General Assembly ©Getty Images
ARISF President Raffaele Chiulli warmly greets his IOC counterpart Thomas Bach during his organisation's General Assembly ©Getty Images
ARISF members listen to a presentation during the General Assembly ©Getty Images
ARISF members listen to a presentation during the General Assembly ©Getty Images
The IOC updated the ARISF General Assembly on some of its initiatives ©Getty Images
The IOC updated the ARISF General Assembly on some of its initiatives ©Getty Images
The International Masters Games Association were also given a presentation by the IOC during their General Assembly ©Getty Images
The International Masters Games Association were also given a presentation by the IOC during their General Assembly ©Getty Images
IOC sports director Kit McConnell was among the busiest officials during this opening day of SportAccord, attending several meetings ©Getty Images
IOC sports director Kit McConnell was among the busiest officials during this opening day of SportAccord, attending several meetings ©Getty Images
WADA President Sir Craig Reedie, left, took part in what was billed as a fireside chat with moderator David Eades during LawAccord ©Getty Images
WADA President Sir Craig Reedie, left, took part in what was billed as a fireside chat with moderator David Eades during LawAccord ©Getty Images
Leading New Zealand sports lawyer Maria Clarke, whose clients include the IAAF and IPC, was among the speakers at LawAccord ©Getty Images
Leading New Zealand sports lawyer Maria Clarke, whose clients include the IAAF and IPC, was among the speakers at LawAccord ©Getty Images
SportAccord President Francesco Ricci Bitti opened LawAccord ©Getty Images
SportAccord President Francesco Ricci Bitti opened LawAccord ©Getty Images
It was not all business at SportAccord with delegates having the opportunity to take in an early morning Sea Sand and Sweat activity session ©Getty Images
It was not all business at SportAccord with delegates having the opportunity to take in an early morning Sea Sand and Sweat activity session ©Getty Images