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Saiful Rijal is a blur of motion as he launches into the air, reflexes synched to experience as he anticipates the path of a ball hurtling toward him from the other side of the court. With his body flying parallel above the floor, the Indonesian national sepak takraw striker twists his hips and swings his kicking leg around to blast the ball over the shoulder-high net. Like a cat, he lands on his feet ready for his next chance to spike. Often called “kick volleyball,” the Southeast Asian sport is more like lightning-fast badminton paired with the explosive elegance of …

UTS YOUTH AMBASSADORS TAKE ACTION Youth Ambassadors are motivated and inspiring young people who represent and advocate for young people’s right to information, for greater social considerations and have the ability to make a global impact. Youth Ambassadors play an active and decisive role in UTS events and the UTS World Virtual Youth Festival saw 71 nominated ambassadors from around the world come together as a global call to action for inclusion, equality, non-discrimination and peace. Their involvement in the world’s first ever world youth festival saw 113 International Federations, NGOs, Organisations, and sport related entities come together and be …

A historical Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed virtually by the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) and United Through Sports (UTS) to strengthen the cooperation in developing sport for underprivileged youth in sports, as well as for people with different abilities be it physically or mentally. The MoU encourages collaboration at the service of youth well-being via events and education. JJIF President Panagiotis said: “When I spoke to Stephan Fox in 2015, he had a dream and he had a vision how we can offer young people good opportunities to enjoy, learn and participate in different events around the world. After …

Taekwondo Stuns America’s Got Talent The World Taekwondo Demonstration Team has been fast-tracked to the quarterfinals of America’s Got Talent after stunning the judges and awarded with the Golden Buzzer for their breath-taking performance.  We all love Taekwondo and “its art of the way.” The numerous achievements of World Taekwondo under the dynamic leadership of President Chungwon Choue has led to one of the most inclusive and accessible combat sports in the world. By combining the values of an ancient Asian heritage with the values of a global elite sport, Taekwondo is thriving.  A 22-member team from South Korea and …

FRANCISCA NÚÑEZ PINTO, ANTONIA MONTENEGRO CAVIEDES and JERALDY STOLZENBACH PEREIRA, REPRESENT HAPTOOKI MU SOOL AND CHILE IN UTS VIRTUAL COMPETITION. Haptooki Mu Sool selected U18 athletes who are participating in the competition organised by United Through Sports (UTS), an organisation that is an alliance of many people and organisations working together through sport to bring inclusion, equality and unity to the world. It is an organisation who work with the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee and the Special Olympics to ensure no youth are left behind. The competition invites young people to share a day in their life …