Programmes Built With Young People, Not For Them

United Through Sports brings young people into sport, education and community activities through four connected programmes that run year-round and converge at every major Games. Each programme page outlines dates, host partners, participation criteria and access provision.

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Programme 01 — Year-round

Youth general assemblies

Delegates aged 14–24, selected with partner NGOs in every region, draft and vote a declaration that goes formally to the host Games organiser. Sign language interpretation, live captions and easy-read papers are standard, not on request.

  • 2 global assemblies + 4 regional per year

  • Minimum 50% disabled or minority-ability delegates

  • Travel, access support and career costs funded

Programme 02 — At games

Main stage sessions

A guaranteed youth seat on the main programme of the event — the plenary, not the fringe. UTS negotiates the slot, prepares the speaker, and publishes the recording with a transcript within 72 hours.

  • Media training and rehearsal for every speaker

  • Transcripts and captions published with every session

  • Follow-up commitments tracked in the impact directory

Programme 03

Major games engagement

Our next major engagement is the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, delivered with the organising committee and the City of Dakar.

Programme 04

Schools & community outreach

Festival days run with local NGOs in which disabledand non-disabled children compete in the same events. Free toolkit for schools and clubs.

Young leaders

Seventeen athletes and para-athletes aged 9–24, across twelve sports. Every leader has a profile: sport, achievements, and the causes they run in their own words.

Husnah

Swimming

Ugandan para-swimmer and African record holder. Vice Chair of the NPC Uganda Athletes’ Council and an elected IPC Athletes’ Council member.

Ezra

Athletics

Elite international competitor;gold medallist at the Paris 2024Paralympic Games.

Kyra

Modern pentathlon

Founder of SPECTRUM, an initiative bridging understanding between theabled and disabled communities.

Sara

Mini golf

Elite international competitor and five-time mini golf world champion.

Heer

Swimming

Ugandan national swimmer andnational record holder; runs her ownl eukemia fundraising initiative.

Bassam

Muaythai

Three consecutive national titles,taking the “Best Fighter” award each time.

Noa

Parkour & boxing

Working stuntman and actor, featured in numerous high-profile commercials.

Aya

Athletics

Alumna of the Saudi Youth for Community Service and Leadership Programme.

Vanessa

Dance

Youth advocate and educator who teaches dance to very young children.

Stefan

Football & rock climbing

Multi-disciplinary athlete combining team dynamics with individual resilience.

Rebecca

Skiing

Winter sports representative advocating environmental awareness and access to outdoor sport.

Leila

Equestrian & padel

Dual-sport athlete promoting multi-disciplinary youth engagement andsportsmanship.

Gia

Weightlifting

Elite youth athlete representing the strength and dedication of young women in sport.

Harmoney

Cheerleading

Focused on teamwork, youth engagement and building positive community spirit.

Parth

Muaythai

Martial artist using combat sport as a tool for discipline and youth empowerment.

Ben

Chess

Contributing to intellectual andstrategic youth development.

Sylar

Football

Team-sport advocate focusedon community collaboration andyouth solidarity.