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Lausanne, 23rd June 2025 – On Olympic Day 2025, the Olympic House in Lausanne became the stage for a historic and emotional transition of leadership. After twelve transformative years at the helm of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach officially handed over the presidency to Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, marking the dawning of a new Olympic era as she becomes the first African and first female to lead the Olympic Movement. The ceremony, rich with symbolism and heartfelt tributes, brought together leaders from across the globe. IOC Director General Christophe De Kepper welcomed an esteemed gathering that included members …

In a defining moment for the global sporting community, Stephan Fox, President of AIMS (Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport) and United Through Sports (UTS), has been awarded the IOC President’s Trophy, one of the most esteemed honors conferred by the International Olympic Committee. The award was personally presented by IOC President Thomas Bach, underscoring its significance. The IOC President’s Trophy is reserved for exceptional individuals whose influence goes far beyond athletic achievement recognizing those who harness the transformative power of sport to inspire social change, foster peace, the Olympic values and promote inclusion around the world. Stephan Fox’s life …

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 …