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The third edition of the Saudi Games opened on October 3rd, 2024, with a spectacular opening ceremony in Riyadh. Presided over by His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, the kingdom of Saudi Arabia Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the event was held under the esteemed patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Set to be the Kingdom’s largest sporting event to date, the Saudi Games 2024 also put the spotlight on youth and inclusive sports, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Running from …
Bangkok, Thailand – The 2024 IFMA Youth World Championships concluded on Friday September 20th in Bangkok and was a great success. United Through Sports (UTS) did not want to miss this stunning youth event and was right in the heart of the action. Parth Talwar, a 15 years old from India and Muaythai aficionado himself, has joined UTS CEO Julia Govinden at the event, as a newly appointed UTS Young Leader, joining the ranks of inspirational figures like 2x Paralympic gold medalists Ezra Frech or Pride of Britain for Courage 2021 Harmonie-Rose Allen. Despite his young age, Parth has lived …
Paris, France – At just 17 years old, Husnah Kukundakwe from Uganda has emerged as a beacon of resilience, determination, and excellence in the world of Para-swimming. Competing in her second Paralympic Games in Paris 2024, Husnah has once again shown the world the power of determination and that dreams can be achieved, no matter one’s abilities or where they come from. Early Life Born in central Uganda without her right forearm and with three complete fingers on her left hand, Husnah faced unique challenges from a young age. Despite these differences, her parents raised her just like her siblings, …
Paris, France – The world is quickly getting to know Ezra Frech, 19, from Los Angeles who has become an astounding example of perseverance, determination, and excellence in Paralympic sports. Born with congenital limb differences, Ezra has never allowed his physical challenges to define him. Instead, he has turned them into a source of motivation, driving him to remarkable achievements, showing his strong mental resilience and establishing himself as one of the most promising young athletes in Paralympic history. Overcoming Early Life Challenges Ezra Frech was born on May 11, 2005, in Los Angeles, California. He came into the world …
The 2024 Paralympic Games opened on August 28th in Paris with a historic opening ceremony taking place from the Champs-Elysées to Place de la Concorde, showcasing the world’s best Paralympic athletes and the values they embody. The tone was set for an inspiring and unforgettable Games. This year, the city of Light and Love has become a global stage for many of the most inspiring and talented athletes across the globe, compete until September 8th to show the world the power and beauty of diversity. Among these extraordinary competitors, we’re especially proud of our UTS Young Leaders, Husnah Kukundakwe and …
