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The following article is a repost from the article written by Sam May, published on Inside The Games. Access the original article on Insidethegames.biz From record-breaking sprinters to rising stars in gymnastics, these ten young athletes are poised to make a splash at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Keep an eye on these future legends as they bring fresh talent and fierce competition to the world’s biggest sporting stage. With a plethora of talent set to grace the French capital, Inside The Games has compiled a top-10 list of young stars to watch ahead of this summer’s spectacle in Paris. So, ahead of the 30th …

The Special Olympics Berlin Games took place from June 17-25, 2023, and were regarded as the world’s largest inclusive sports event. Over 6,500 Special Olympics athletes with intellectual disabilities from 178 international delegations united in Germany for the occasion. The Games saw 330,000 spectators across nine days, featuring 26 sports. More than 4,000 medals were awarded during the event. The Games also saw significant support from volunteers and family members, with 18,000 volunteers from 126 countries, 9,000 family members and 3,000 coaches and support staff present to help make this event a unique and memorable moment.  Stephan Fox remarked: “The …

Lagos, Nigeria – United Through Sports (UTS) is proud to announce the participation of our CEO, Julia Govinden, in the Ladies in Sport Conference 2024, organized by Ladies In Sport International, an NGO dedicated to advancing the role of women in sports through advocacy, education, and community support for current and future female athletes and to inspire the next generation of women to pursue their dreams in sports.  Held from June 5th to 7th in Lagos, Nigeria, this year’s conference celebrated the achievements of women in sports, providing a platform for industry leaders, athletes, and enthusiasts to celebrate and promote …

Seoul, May 2024 – The 2024 General Assembly and Appointment Ceremony of UTS-KOREA took place at Gangseo University in Seoul on May 25th 2024, underlining its commitment to the mission of “United Through Sports (UTS). UTS-KOREA is a newer addition to the network of UTS as it operates as a South Korean charity organization with the support of UTS President Stephan Fox and CEO Julia Govinden. United Through Sports (UTS) promotes social inclusion for youth of all abilities through the power of sport, education, and health. UTS was founded under the Alliance of Independent Recognized Members of Sports (AIMS), one …

First-ever Special Olympics World Games held in the Latin American region Washington, DC – The world’s largest sports and humanitarian event is coming to Chile’s capital city. The Special Olympics International Board of Directors announced today that Santiago, Chile will be the host site for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, marking the first time in the organization’s 55-year history that a World Games will take place in the Southern Hemisphere.   In less than four years, Santiago will welcome more than 6,000 Special Olympics athletes from over 170 nations to compete in 22 Olympic-type sports at Santiago’s state-of-the-art competition venues. They will be supported by …