ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
United Through Sports (UTS) is an alliance of many organisations and people working together through sports, to bring inclusion, unity and equality to the world.
WHAT WE DO
UTS brings people together working towards unified goals which place youth at the centre. Together we take positive steps forward towards reducing challenges including discrimination and inequality.
OUR EVENTS
We organise different events in which youth, sport and education are central. We unite to ensure that every child has an opportunity on the playing field of life.
LATEST NEWS
Safeguarding remains at the heart of international sport, and that message came through strongly at a recent global webinar organised by the International Olympic Academy Participants Association (IOAPA) and Ignitx. The event brought together participants from five continents, including athletes, coaches, referees and sports officials, to reflect on how sport can continue to be a safe and inclusive space for all. The mix of voices and perspectives showed just how universal this issue is, no matter where in the world sport is being played. An opening message that resonated throughout the session was: “Sports should remain an inclusive place for …
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The IFMA Youth World Championships 2025 took center stage at Abu Dhabi’s Space 42 Arena from September 10-19, bringing together athletes from over 100 nations. The world’s best delivered electrifying combat performances across disciplines including the elegance of Wai Kru, Mai Muay, and Muay Talay, as well as the pinnacle events, the inspirational Para and Special Muaythai divisions, with youth aged 8 to 17 showcased the full diversity and spirit of Muaythai. Having worked with the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) for several years, the past year has been to support and guide their vision to …
Julia Govinden, CEO of United Through Sports, tells the basic steps that sports at any level need to put in place to safeguard their vulnerable young athletes. The following article was written by Chris Dalby and originally published on Sports and Crime Briefing, based on an interview he conducted with Julia Govinden, CEO of UTS. As CEO of United Through Sports (UTS), Julia Govinden leads the world’s largest all-inclusive youth sport organisation, across the Olympic, Paralympic, and Special Olympic movements and beyond. Under the stewardship of the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS), UTS hosts international multi-sports events …
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1007 Lausanne, Switzerland
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