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Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – The 2023 World Combat Games opened in spectacular fashion with over 4,000 attendees in the breathtaking Olympic Green Hall. The ceremony was chaired by the Vice President of the Saudi Arabian Olympic and Paralympic Committee, His Highness Prince Fahad bin Jalawi Al Saud and the President of SportAccord, Mr. Ivo Ferriani, with many distinguished guests, athletes, and sports enthusiasts in  attendance. The audience was  treated to a captivating and emotional journey of the four elements: Fire, Water, Wind and Earth, all tying into the concept of universality. Each one of the 16 recognized and …

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Peace and Sport Middle East Forum, powered by the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, was held 18-19 October in Riyadh, illuminating the transformative power of sports towards  peace and lasting social change. The event, organised by Peace and Sport, a renowned international organisation brought together an array of global leaders from the realms of sports, politics, and business. With the aim of advocating the profound impact of sports in building peaceful communities, the forum aimed  to create a  safer, more equitable, and inclusive world. THE MISSION AND VISION OF PEACE AND SPORT Peace and Sport …

UNITING FOR CHANGE AT UNGA78 New York, USA – United Through Sports (UTS) had the honour of being invited to participate in a high-level event during the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78). UTS CEO, Julia Govinden, was invited by Mission 89 to actively engage in a crucial panel discussion with collaborative efforts aimed at combating human trafficking of youth in sports. The event focused on the topic “Technological Solutions to Tackling Exploitation and Human Trafficking in Sport”, with vital dialogue exchanges taking place on the sidelines of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.  The event welcomed …

Potsdam, Germany – On September 10, 2023, history was made as the city of Potsdam played host to the inaugural “Inklusiv Gewinnt Potsdam” event, an extraordinary celebration of inclusivity and unity through sports. This groundbreaking occasion saw Olympic, Paralympic, and Special Olympics athletes come together, competing side by side. With over 4,000 enthusiastic visitors in attendance at the venue, Sportpark Luftschiffhafen, it was a day filled with remarkable achievements, shared joy, and the promise of a more inclusive future. The brainchild of Hagen Boßdorf and Torsten Püschel, “Inklusiv Gewinnt” aims to create a platform for inclusive performances and competitions. This …

Slovenia – During the Youth World Championships Savate and World Cup held 22-25 June, the International Savate Federation (FISav) and United Through Sports signed a Memorandum of Understanding.  FISav is a member of the AIMS umbrella group amongst 21 international federations under the leadership of President Stephan Fox. AIMS works to strengthen each sport, share knowledge, and works in close cooperation with the IOC towards receiving full IOC recognition. The President of FISav Julie Gabriel, has been a firm supporter of UTS since inception. FISav has contributed towards 5 editions of the UTS World Youth Festival and built a strong …