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A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed on the 11th March 2020 at the Generations For Peace Head Quarters in Amman, Jordan, between United Through Sports (UTS), Generations For Peace (GFP) and the Jordan Olympic Committee (JOC). The mission is to promote peacebuilding and to align with International Federations and the global sports community encouraging open dialogue, sport for development and respect. Founder and Chairman of GFP HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein has been one of the core supporters of UTS having been a keynote speaker at every SportAccord UTS Conference to the extent, he decided to surprise the youth on the …
Currently much of the world wakes up to the same reality, how the onset of COVID-19 has and will affect our lives. With this unforeseen global crisis, we have all had to make daily life adjustments. Country to country impact varies and at this time, first and foremost is the protection of our team, extended colleagues and network who continue to work to bring UTS events and projects to life and find sustainable approaches in light of the pandemic. Although the future is uncertain, we have all come to witness and be a part of beautiful acts of kindness, it is …
The 6th March 2020 marked not only the annual celebration of Muaythai Day, but also the signing of a memorandum of understanding between UTS and the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) the IOC recognized umbrella body of Muaythai. The two organisations have been in joint cooperation over the past 2 years and have collaborated on a number of social and educational projects. In the heart of Bangkok, UTS and IFMA hosted the United Through Muaythai event and conference where the signing took place between IFMA President Dr Sakchye Tapsuan and UTS CEO Julia Govinden. Set in the Grand Ballroom …
Muaythai under IFMA, the sole recognized International Federation for the art and sport of muaythai gave the honour of their Asian Championships 2019 to the capital city of UAE, Abu Dhabi. The championship ran from 17th-21stDecember bringing 35 Asian countries to participate at the event showcasing the strength of Asia and the continued growth of muaythai. The esteemed championship brought 183 seniors and 120 youth to the city where Abu Dhabi Sports Council and IFMA’s Tareq Al Muhairi, Championship Director welcomed all delegates on behalf of the UAE Muaythai Federation and its Chairman H.E. Abdullah Al Neyadi. Mr Muhairi stated that …
From the 10-12th Forte Lauderdale in Florida was the hub of the inaugural SportAccord Regional Convention. Leaders and key decision makers from the Pan American region came together to discuss, to learn, to exhibit, network and to share knowledge. Discussions were held to address directly hot topics in the sports world including: Social responsibility in sports, the future of International Federation Governance, a new perspective on Safeguarding Athletes amongst others. UTS joined the event and had many promising and exciting discussions regarding 2020 and potential social prospects. Coming into the next decade, the vision of UTS remains strong with a …
