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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 …

THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE IS A REPOST FROM THE INTERNATIONAL SPORTS PRESS ASSOCIATION (AIPS), WRITTEN BY RITAH ALIGUMA. SANTA SUSANNA, April 30, 2024 – In a stirring moment at the 86th AIPS Congress, Kiera Byland, a multiple gold medal-winning cyclist and advocate for inclusion, delivered a powerful speech that resonated with attendees. As the International Sports Press Association marked its centenary, Byland took the stage to commemorate the progress made in sports journalism while challenging the status quo regarding inclusion in sports. A CENTURY AGO  Standing before the esteemed audience, Byland reflected on the origins of AIPS, highlighting a pivotal moment captured in history …

Birmingham, UK – United Through Sports (UTS) and Hess Sports Group have officially cemented their partnership. Hess Sports Group Founder Rolf Hess and UTS President Stephan Fox have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the 2024 SportAccord Convention in Birmingham. The Hess Cycling Team, which exists as part of Hess Sports Group, aims to breathe some fresh air into women’s road cycling, with a focus on inspiring women of all ages to push their limits and embrace the journey of self-improvement. In line with the vision of UTS, Hess Sports Group is deeply committed to fostering positivity, inclusivity, and …

Birmingham, UK – In addition to hosting the “United Through Diversity Forum”, the presence of UTS at SportAccord was to honor the youth. The forum served as a platform to spotlight the profound impact of the UTS World Youth Festivals through engaging presentations and comprehensive reports. The 2018 and 2022 World Youth Festivals in the Kingdom of Thailand and the 2021 Hybrid World Youth Festival held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were shared as examples of positive steps towards progress. The forum also offered UTS President Stephan Fox, CEO Julia Govinden, and the UTS team an opportunity to acknowledge …

Birmingham, UK – Hosted the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit, 7-11 April in Birmingham, UK. The event stands as a platform for shaping the future of sports on a global scale, bringing together 1,500 leaders and key decision-makers in sports. United Through Sports (UTS) held the “United Through Diversity Forum” as an integral part of the SportAccord 2024 supported by the umbrella of AIMS. This momentous occasion provided a platform for exceptional youth to address leaders of the international sports community, royalty, and government officials. The forum also gave a perfect opportunity for UTS to report on its impactful …