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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 …

A Sport That Belongs to Everyone At United Through Sports (UTS), we believe sport should be for absolutely everyone. No matter your background, ability, or circumstance, the joy of moving, competing, and connecting with others is a universal right. That’s why we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) and their inspiring work to make sure their mats are open to all through Para Ju-Jitsu. JJIF didn’t just talk about inclusion; they built it into their sport. With an official Para Ju-Jitsu program and a Para Ju-Jitsu Commission dedicated to listening to and supporting athletes with …

Chengdu, August 2025 – This week, UTS President Stephan Fox is proudly representing United Through Sports at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China, showing support for all athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and the many dedicated youth and adults alike who make these Games possible. The World Games were founded on a powerful vision: to create a one-of-a-kind experience for athletes and host cities, all while inspiring communities through the positive values of sport. The 2025 Games in Chengdu are a perfect embodiment of this mission in action. And what a stage it is! Chengdu is world-famous as the home of the …

Medellín, July 26, 2025 – As part of the ongoing partnership between UTS Colombia and Special Olympics Colombia, David Gonzalez, representing UTS in Colombia, joined forces with local young leaders to actively participate in the “No Barriers Cup”, a unified event organized by Special Olympics Colombia on Saturday, July 26th. This inspiring gathering brought together 700 athletes with disabilities from 10 municipalities across Colombia.  Throughout the day, participants engaged in a variety of activities, including futsal, basketball, athletics, dance sports and more. The event was fully unified, with teams composed of athletes with and without disabilities participating together in all …

Geneva, July 30, 2025 – To mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, two leading nonprofit organizations have jointly launched The Line We Don’t Cross, a global campaign to raise awareness of child exploitation, abuse and trafficking in sport.  The initiative is led by Mission 89 official ambassador and professional footballer Ashleigh Plumptre. It is intended to unite sports federations, professional clubs, agent associations, corporate sponsors, regional bodies and member states behind a commitment to ethical recruitment practices and enhanced safeguarding measures.  Plumptre, a WAFCON champion, remarked that “the reality is that fake agents frequently exploit the dreams of young children …