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
The Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin brought together athletes, families, and supporters from across the globe, celebrating the #InclusionRevolution. United Through Sports (UTS) President Stephan Fox and CEO Julia Govinden were on-site as honored guests, and we asked them to share their personal highlights, favorite moments, and insights from the event. What Were Your Personal Highlights? Julia: “I would start by saying that the level of care given to athletes beyond their competition is unmatched in the international sports community. Seeing the team from Special Olympics and the local organizing committee come together to deliver an event …
Turin, Italy – The Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin came to a close, marking yet another remarkable milestone in the world of sport and inclusion. The Games brought together thousands of athletes from over 100 nations, competing in a variety of winter sports, each embodying the spirit of inclusion and showing true bravery in the attempt. Special Olympics continues to set itself apart with initiatives that go beyond the playing field. Among them, the groundbreaking Healthy Athletes Program, which has provided over 2 million free health screenings to athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) since its …
The Special Olympics Winter World Games 2025 officially kicked off with a breathtaking Opening Ceremony on Saturday, 8 March, at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. United Through Sports (UTS) was honored to be on the ground as honored guests, witnessing an unforgettable night of inclusion, sports, and performances. The Parade of Athletes was a sight to behold, with 1,500 athletes and Unified partners from 100 nations proudly marching into the arena. The Special Olympics flag was carried in by athletes from Italy, the UAE, South Africa, and China, while representatives from each of Special Olympics’ seven regions brought in …
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Maison du Sport
Avenue de Rhodanie 54,
1007 Lausanne, Switzerland
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