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Senegal, June 2025 – Thanks to impactful Jappo sports organisation and their program initiative, CISA Youth the youth across Senegal are gaining greater access to sport and opportunities to learn about the benefit of nurturing a healthy body and mind. On Saturday, June 15, over 600 children from Djiddah Thiaroye Kao, a municipality about 20 km from Dakar, took part in the latest CISA Youth event. With the support of key partners including the Municipality of Djiddah Thiaroye Kao, Jappo Sports, the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ACNOA), the Conférence des Ministres de la Jeunesse et des Sports …
The following article was originally published by Mission 89. UTS is proud to share this announcement, highlighting the appointment of United Through Sports CEO, Julia Govinden, to Mission 89’s Board of Directors. Mission 89, a leading research, education, and advocacy organisation dedicated to protecting children and young athletes from exploitation and trafficking, has announced the appointment of four distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors. The latest announcement marks a significant step in advancing the organisation’s commitment to safeguarding children’s rights and promoting ethical practices in sports globally. The newly appointed board members bring a wealth of expertise spanning law, …
Online, April 2025 – United Through Sports proudly continues its innovative initiative to inspire and prepare the next generation of sports professionals through the Play It Forward: Choose to Include global webinar series. In collaboration with universities worldwide, this series is designed to provide future sport leaders with practical tools and real-world insights to create inclusive environments within their communities and beyond. Following a successful launch on April 23rd with the inaugural webinar in the series revolving around the realities of working with adaptive athletes, the second webinar built on its momentum attracting a motivated audience of students and sport …
Online April 23, 2025 – United Through Sports proudly launched the Play It Forward: Choose to Include global webinar series, kicking off with its first session: “Working with Adaptive Athletes: Insights & Realities.” Designed in collaboration with universities across the globe, the first Play It Forward series of webinars aims to provide the next generation of sports students and professionals with real-world insights, bridging theory and practice for a more inclusive future in sport. The inaugural webinar gathered a motivated audience of over a hundred students from Europe. We also welcomed sport officials from various federations, including The International Sambo …
Turin, Italy: The Motor Activities Training Program (MATP) is a transformative and valuable initiative by The Special Olympics designed to provide individuals with severe and profound intellectual disabilities the opportunity to engage in physical activity, develop motor skills, and participate in a supportive, non-competitive sport environment. MATP was created for athletes who may not be able to compete in traditional Special Olympics sport events but deserve the chance to experience the benefits of sport, physical fitness, social connection, and personal growth. This wonderful program is headed by Special Olympics International’s Senior Manager Motor Activity Training Program (MATP), Dr. Niamh Mourton who …
