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Cluj-Napoca, Romania – At first, “Powerlifting” might bring to mind images of bodybuilders and the act of lifting weights. However, there’s much more to this sport than meets the eye. It’s a discipline where strength, diversity, and the interplay of both mind and body take center stage. The sport is built on the foundation of three key exercises: squat, bench press, and deadlift and where powerlifting requires maximum focus, precision and power.  The UTS team had the remarkable opportunity to witness the prowess of the world’s top youth powerlifters at the World Sub-Junior & Junior Championships held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. From …

Chengdu, China – Beyond the realm of competition, FISU actively nurtures the potential of young journalists through their Young Reporters Program. This year 12 international Young Reporters as well as 12 coming from China were selected and invited to the University World Games to support the competitions on all FISU platforms. Their contributions included daily recaps, featured articles, social media content and television interviews. This initiative is part of FISU’s Young Reporter Program. This programme invites journalism students and recent graduates in their twenties from various continents to participate in the multi-sport event, offering full access to venues and the …

Kampala, Uganda – In a remarkable step towards fostering a more inclusive world, Heer Hitesh Usadadiya (14), a young Ugandan swimmer and United Through Sports Young Leader, has co-founded the Angel Aquatics Foundation along with his supportive parents. This non-profit organization aims to empower children and also those with disabilities in Uganda by providing them with opportunities to enjoy, learn and excel in swimming. Recognising the countless physical, emotional, and psychological benefits of swimming, the organization strives to offer training in adaptive swimming. By doing so, it not only enhances the physical well-being of these children but also provides them with a …

Mannheim, Germany – The 16th IFA Fistball Men’s World Championship took place on 22-29 July 2023, featuring 16 nations from all continents, including Germany, Austria, Brazil, Switzerland, Chile, Argentina, and others. The championship drew a massive crowd, with over 30,000 spectators at the Rhein-Neckar Stadium during the World Championship week and a record audience of over 8,000 spectators on Friday and over 10,000 spectators at the SAP Arena on the final weekend, with Germany securing its fourth consecutive World Championship title, defeating Austria with a clear 4-0 victory in the final. Among the inspiring athletes, Mateus Kuntzler from the Brazilian …

UTS and AIMS President Stephan Fox was once again invited to be part of the IOC UNODC Expert Group to develop guidance on preventing juvenile delinquency and reduce (re)offending through sport. The expert group served to develop guidance on how sport and sport-based programmes can effectively be used in the context of secondary and tertiary prevention and community-based programmes to prevent violence and crime and reduce (re)offending amongst young people. The meeting took place in the context of the joint IOC UNODC programme called SC:ORE (Score against Crime : Outreach Resilience Empowerment of at-risk youth that aims to support multisectoral …