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Birmingham, UK – United Through Sports (UTS) and Hess Sports Group have officially cemented their partnership. Hess Sports Group Founder Rolf Hess and UTS President Stephan Fox have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the 2024 SportAccord Convention in Birmingham. The Hess Cycling Team, which exists as part of Hess Sports Group, aims to breathe some fresh air into women’s road cycling, with a focus on inspiring women of all ages to push their limits and embrace the journey of self-improvement. In line with the vision of UTS, Hess Sports Group is deeply committed to fostering positivity, inclusivity, and …
Birmingham, UK – In addition to hosting the “United Through Diversity Forum”, the presence of UTS at SportAccord was to honor the youth. The forum served as a platform to spotlight the profound impact of the UTS World Youth Festivals through engaging presentations and comprehensive reports. The 2018 and 2022 World Youth Festivals in the Kingdom of Thailand and the 2021 Hybrid World Youth Festival held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were shared as examples of positive steps towards progress. The forum also offered UTS President Stephan Fox, CEO Julia Govinden, and the UTS team an opportunity to acknowledge …
Birmingham, UK – Hosted the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit, 7-11 April in Birmingham, UK. The event stands as a platform for shaping the future of sports on a global scale, bringing together 1,500 leaders and key decision-makers in sports. United Through Sports (UTS) held the “United Through Diversity Forum” as an integral part of the SportAccord 2024 supported by the umbrella of AIMS. This momentous occasion provided a platform for exceptional youth to address leaders of the international sports community, royalty, and government officials. The forum also gave a perfect opportunity for UTS to report on its impactful …
Birmingham UK, 10 April 2024 – UTS and the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the 2024 SportAccord Convention to further expand their partnership advocating to place youth of all abilities at the forefront giving opportunities through sport, education and health. The partnership is aimed at ensuring athletes within the confederation and beyond can develop and feel included, no matter their ability. The signing ceremony united IPSC Vice President Friedrich Gepperth and UTS President Stephan Fox, who made a firm commitment to do their best in the service of the next generations, ensuring all athletes …
Washington, Online – In the spirit of Women’s Month, UTS supported the Special Olympics (SOI) who orchestrated a fantastic webinar series dedicated to fostering discussions around women in sports and inclusion. The objective was to inspire young women whilst promoting inclusivity in and out of sport. This initiative underscores the shared values and mission between the Special Olympics and United Through Sports to empower everyone through the platform of sport. On March 15th, the webinar “Pathways to Leadership” was joined by UTS CEO, Julia Govinden who said: “It is an absolute honor to be invited as a panelist, alongside five-time …