The Weekend Sport Stopped Talking About Inclusion and Did It
For decades, the sporting world has spoken about true inclusion. From the 28th to 30th of August, judo delivered it in Lausanne. The Vaudoise Arena staged an event that took …
The Rise of Teranga: Where Every Talent Belongs
Somewhere right now, a child is practising a backflip in their back garden. Another is writing verses that haven’t found their stage yet. Another is coding something nobody’s asked for …
UTS Celebrates Athlete Leadership at Special Olympics Asia Pacific Reception
On 5 August 2026, Julia Govinden, CEO of United Through Sports (UTS), attended the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Athletes Congress and Partners Reception with Bank of America in Singapore. Held …
History in the Water: UTS Young Leader Husnah Kukundakwe Wins Silver at Glasgow 2026
United Through Sports is bursting with pride as our UTS Young Leader Husnah Kukundakwe made history at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning silver in the Women’s 100m Breaststroke SB8. …
First Bell: Three UTS Team Members Step Into Their First World Championships
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: From 16 to 26 June, Kuala Lumpur became the centre of the Muaythai world. Athletes, coaches, officials, media teams, volunteers and supporters gathered for two major international …
What Happens When You Give Young People the Microphone?
Walk into a standard, adult-designed workshop on bullying or sexual harassment and you can usually predict what you’ll find before you open the door. A row of chairs. A slide …
Sport can prevent young people seeking acceptance in ‘wrong places’
“Can we offer belonging first?” is the simple question that sits at the heart of global efforts to prevent youth crime through sport, according to internationally-renowned sports leader Stephan Fox. …
Breaking Borders, Building Hope: How the Special Olympics Saarland aligns with UTS
There was a unique, undeniable electricity in the air at Saarbrücken’s Ludwigsparkstadion as the Special Olympics National Games Saarland 2026 officially opened. For the 16,000 enthusiastic fans, coaches, and athletes …
In Loving Memory of Tassanee “Tukky” Poeypoj McNaught
A Tribute from United Through Sports It is with profound sorrow that United Through Sports announces the passing of Tassanee “Tukky” Poeypoj McNaught, a truly remarkable woman, devoted wife and …
Health Beyond the Finish Line: The Human Impact of the SOI Healthy Athletes Programme
Saarland, Germany- While the cheers, medals, and celebrations capture the headlines at the Special Olympics Germany National Games in Saarbrücken, some of the most powerful victories are taking place away …
