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Dusseldorf, Germany: This week, the FISU World University Games 2025 officially opened with a spectacular ceremony in Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region. The multi-city event began with a grand celebration of youth and sport, marking the start of the most sustainable and inclusive edition of the World University Games to date. Held across the cities of Bochum, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen, and Mülheim an der Ruhr, the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Games will welcome more than 10,000 student-athletes from over 170 countries. Taking place from 16 to 27 July, this year’s event emphasize sustainability and inclusion, highlighted by the integration of para-sport events. For the …

UTS celebrates the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD)’s new initiative as a powerful reinforcement of the global mission to use sport as a tool for inclusion, development, and safeguarding of the youth. As an organisation that has worked extensively across Southeast Asia, UTS commend the IOC and AFD for their commitment. The initiative aims to tackle youth crime in Southeast Asia by using sport to engage vulnerable and at-risk youth. Backed by a grant mechanism, the initiative will fund community-based projects that use sport to build resilience, promote inclusion, and prevent involvement in crime and …

Earlier this year, UTS CEO Julia Govinden visited Mauritius and she returned once again earlier this month. Julia had the opportunity on her last visit to spend time at M-Kids, a remarkable local association dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of vulnerable youth. With an intrinsic dedication to youth, Julia feels deeply for any youth that are on the outskirts of society, so this visit was a meaningful and precious experience, shining a light on the incredible work that M-Kids does every day to create opportunities and a brighter future for the children in their care. Grassroots organisations like …

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 – As part of the SC:ORE initiative (Sport against Crime: Outreach, Resilience, Empowerment of At-Risk Youth), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) hosted an crucial session exploring how sport can meaningfully contribute to multi-sectoral partnerships for violence and crime prevention. In this session, hundreds of global leaders and experts came together to discuss the vital role of the sport sector in youth crime prevention. The webinar featured insights from senior representatives of the IOC, NBA Africa, adidas Foundation, and national sport authorities, each bringing their perspectives and …

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 …