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The 2024 Paralympic Games opened on August 28th in Paris with a historic opening ceremony taking place from the Champs-Elysées to Place de la Concorde, showcasing the world’s best Paralympic athletes and the values they embody. The tone was set for an inspiring and unforgettable Games. This year, the city of Light and Love has become a global stage for many of the most inspiring and talented athletes across the globe, compete until September 8th to show the world the power and beauty of diversity. Among these extraordinary competitors, we’re especially proud of our UTS Young Leaders, Husnah Kukundakwe and …
On behalf of United Through Sports, we hereby would like to extend our sincere apologies to AFP Agence France-Presse for the unauthorized use of an image in an article we reposted from insidethegames.biz on the 5th of September 2022. We deeply regret this unintentional breach and took immediate steps to rectify the situation upon discovery. Moving forward, we are committed to implementing stricter measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
Today, as we have done since 3.00am of the 21st August, we come together to honor the memory of Simon Leafa (aka Sy) a true warrior. A young soul who, from the very beginning, faced and overcame challenges that most of us can barely imagine. With an unyielding fire burning within him, he chased his dreams in the martial arts with relentless determination, becoming a beacon of hope and inspiration for so many. He fought every battle with fierce resolve, never allowing his spirit to waver, even when his body could no longer endure the fight. At the age of …
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games were not just another edition of the world’s most prestigious sporting event; they represented a fusion of tradition, innovation, and the celebration of the power of sport. For United Through Sports (UTS), the Games provided a platform to engage with global sports communities, foster partnerships, and witness firsthand the groundbreaking performances achieved by athletes from around the world. A Historic Return to Paris For the first time since 1924, the Summer Olympics returned to Paris, a city steeped in history and culture. The Games were a triumphant return to the French capital, where iconic landmarks …
Voitsberg, Austria – Over five intense days of competition in early August, more than 60 young minigolfers under the age of 19, representing 10 countries, competed for medals across various categories at the bi-annual Youth World Championship. For the first time in its history, the World Minigolf Federation (WMF) included youth education as part of this event. As part of the ongoing cooperation between United Through Sports (UTS) and the WMF, which began in 2019, UTS delivered a workshop for the young athletes focused on mental health in sports and daily life. UTS President Stephan Fox said: “Our partnership with …
