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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The 2025 United Through Sports World Youth Festival erupted with colour, movement, and unstoppable youth spirit as FITLAH made its powerful statement, bringing more than 300 young people of all abilities together in a dynamic celebration of fitness, fun, and global unity. Designed to take youth out of conference rooms and into action, FITLAH transformed every corner of the Festival grounds into an interactive playground where sports became a language of connection long before words ever could. What Is FITLAH? The term FITLAH draws inspiration from the Malaysian expression “fit, lah!”, a playful and energetic way to …
UTS World Youth Festival 2025 Opens in Malaysia with a Strong Focus on Unity, Inclusion, and Youth Leadership Kuala Lumpur: The UTS World Youth Festival 2025 officially opened 21st November in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together over 10,000 young people from the region and across the globe for three inspiring days of learning, sport, culture, and international collaboration. Held in celebration with United Nation’s World Children’s Day, the festival places a powerful spotlight on unity, inclusion, and the role of youth as leaders of change.The opening ceremony featured heartfelt and visionary messages from three of the most influential leaders in the …
Doha, Qatar – 5 November 2025 At the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2), held in Doha under the theme “Copenhagen to Doha: Tackling vulnerability and exploitation linked to sport, supporting safe and inclusive pathways for youth to realize their dreams,” global leaders, diplomats, and sport representatives gathered to address one of the most pressing challenges in modern sport, the exploitation and trafficking of young athletes. The high-level dialogue, co-organised by the Permanent Mission of Monaco, the State of Qatar to the United Nations, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with Mission 89, brought together diverse …
November 6, 2025 Sport has the power to unite people across borders, cultures, and abilities. On November 6, United Through Sports joined the United Nations for the online event “Promoting Accessibility and Inclusion as a Core Principle of Sporting Events Security Culture.” The session brought together leading experts, policymakers, and representatives from across the globe to explore how inclusion and accessibility can shape the future of major sporting events. It was a powerful reminder that sport is not only about competition it is about connection, equality, and ensuring that every individual can participate safely and with dignity. The event opened …
Special Olympics Asia Pacific Regional Leadership Conference Bangkok, Thailand – The Special Olympics Asia Pacific region hosted its three day Regional Leadership Conference in Bangkok, bringing together more than 110 leaders from 23 countries to share best practices, celebrate progress, and strengthen collaboration across the movement. The conference provided a valuable opportunity for National Special Olympics Organisations to exchange ideas, showcase innovative initiatives, and reaffirm their shared commitment to inclusion through sport. Over the course of the event delegates engaged in workshops, showcases, and strategic discussions focused on empowering athletes and enhancing the reach of community-based programmes. The keynote of …
