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Alexx the Axolotl has been chosen as the official mascot for the first ever World Virtual Youth Festival. The mascot was launched by the UTS organising committee on the 27th October in Bangkok, Thailand the host city for this unique event. The mascot was designed by New Jersey, USA based Transcend Studio under the vision of talented animator Oscar Feliz. Mr Feliz wanted to ensure “the spirit of Alexx, and his positive nature were at the centre” of his design. “Alexx” symbolises a unisex naming approach, where Alexx can be identified as either or both genders. The choice of the …
The event which is under patronage of International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee and Special Olympics International, has brought together over 80 organizations bringing together the youth of the world. The Festival is about inclusion and non-discrimination. The youth have the chance to compete in 5 different categories and every day we will introduce a new category. Today, Max Fit: This competition category will focus on strength, power and stamina. The different sports disciplines and youth will be drawn against each other and their performance will be scored by 3 judges from different international federations. The competition is run over …
AIMS is a proud IOC and GAISF recognized umbrella organization. The exchange of sport, culture, education and the promotion of sport as a human right practicing non-discrimination and inclusion are some of the many key priorities for the AIMS family. AIMS is the founding organization of United Through Sports, established in 2017 to share and create alliances towards the betterment of youth regardless of their abilities or social background. 2018, the first UTS powered sport festival took place at SportAccord and today AIMS is in full support and working in solidarity during these challenging times to give life to the …
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 7, 2020: The President of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee (SAOC), HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, and the President of United Through Sports (UTS), Mr Stephan Fox, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday, October 6. The MoU, which will run for two years, was signed at the SAOC President’s office at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex in Riyadh and is a step to contribute to the development of humankind as well as the promotion and development of sport and youth locally and around the world, The MoU also promotes information-sharing, including academic …
To get youngsters around the world active during the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and multiple other sport organisations have partnered with United Through Sports to launch the 2020 World Virtual Youth Festival. More than 60 organisations including the IOC, IPC and Special Olympics are supporting the event which will invite youngsters from under 18 years to take part in online qualification events in October. Winners from the qualification events will progress to the online finals that will be hosted in Thailand between 20-22 November to coincide with the United Nations World Children’s Day. The festival will include …
