ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
United Through Sports (UTS) is an alliance of many organisations and people working together through sports, to bring inclusion, unity and equality to the world.
WHAT WE DO
UTS brings people together working towards unified goals which place youth at the centre. Together we take positive steps forward towards reducing challenges including discrimination and inequality.
OUR EVENTS
We organise different events in which youth, sport and education are central. We unite to ensure that every child has an opportunity on the playing field of life.
LATEST NEWS
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 – As part of the SC:ORE initiative (Sport against Crime: Outreach, Resilience, Empowerment of At-Risk Youth), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) hosted an crucial session exploring how sport can meaningfully contribute to multi-sectoral partnerships for violence and crime prevention. In this session, hundreds of global leaders and experts came together to discuss the vital role of the sport sector in youth crime prevention. The webinar featured insights from senior representatives of the IOC, NBA Africa, adidas Foundation, and national sport authorities, each bringing their perspectives and …
Lausanne, 23rd June 2025 – On Olympic Day 2025, the Olympic House in Lausanne became the stage for a historic and emotional transition of leadership. After twelve transformative years at the helm of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach officially handed over the presidency to Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, marking the dawning of a new Olympic era as she becomes the first African and first female to lead the Olympic Movement. The ceremony, rich with symbolism and heartfelt tributes, brought together leaders from across the globe. IOC Director General Christophe De Kepper welcomed an esteemed gathering that included members …
In a defining moment for the global sporting community, Stephan Fox, President of AIMS (Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport) and United Through Sports (UTS), has been awarded the IOC President’s Trophy, one of the most esteemed honors conferred by the International Olympic Committee. The award was personally presented by IOC President Thomas Bach, underscoring its significance. The IOC President’s Trophy is reserved for exceptional individuals whose influence goes far beyond athletic achievement recognizing those who harness the transformative power of sport to inspire social change, foster peace, the Olympic values and promote inclusion around the world. Stephan Fox’s life …
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Maison du Sport
Avenue de Rhodanie 54,
1007 Lausanne, Switzerland
Email: [email protected]
