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“Can we offer belonging first?” is the simple question that sits at the heart of global efforts to prevent youth crime through sport, according to internationally-renowned sports leader Stephan Fox. The President of United Through Sports and Secretary General of the International Federation of Muay-Thai Associations (IFMA) asked the question during the latest webinar hosted by the Southeast Asia Sport and Youth Crime Prevention (SYCP) Initiative. President Fox argued that many young people become vulnerable to gangs, violence and criminal networks not because they are destined for crime, but because they are searching for acceptance, identity and community. DIFFICULT That …
There was a unique, undeniable electricity in the air at Saarbrücken’s Ludwigsparkstadion as the Special Olympics National Games Saarland 2026 officially opened. For the 16,000 enthusiastic fans, coaches, and athletes packed into the stands, and the global United Through Sports community watching from afar. This wasn’t just another date on the sporting calendar. It marked a historic milestone where history met the future, and where the core UTS belief was put on full display: that sports have the unrivaled power to unite, empower, and rewrite the definitions of human potential. This year, the games are being held in a region …
A Tribute from United Through Sports It is with profound sorrow that United Through Sports announces the passing of Tassanee “Tukky” Poeypoj McNaught, a truly remarkable woman, devoted wife and mother, the most loyal of friends, and the backbone of the team within our global sporting family. United Through Sports was blessed with Tukky’s prolific magical and dynamic approaches since our inception and she has contributed over the years to our festivals, events and initiatives all the way into the details of promotion, branding and our global impact. Tuk began her sporting career in 2002 as a young volunteer at …
Saarland, Germany- While the cheers, medals, and celebrations capture the headlines at the Special Olympics Germany National Games in Saarbrücken, some of the most powerful victories are taking place away from the tracks and courts. They are victories that will never appear on a results sheet. Victories of a young athlete hearing clearly for the first time in years. Victories of an athlete finally understanding the cause of chronic pain. Families discovering health conditions that had gone undetected for far too long. These are the life-changing moments made possible through the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Programme. Launched globally in 1997, …
A Global Conversation on Sport and Social Change The latest webinar from the Southeast Asia Sport and Youth Crime Prevention (SYCP) Initiative, Sport Beyond Competition: Building Peace, Inclusion and Opportunity Through Sport, brought together delegates from across the world to explore how sport can contribute to peace, inclusion, youth empowerment, crime prevention and community resilience. The session featured Stephan Fox, President of United Through Sports, President of AIMS, and Chair of the SportAccord World Combat Council, as keynote speaker. Delegates included representatives from the Olympic and sporting family, international federations, community organisations, educators, youth leaders and stakeholders committed to using …
