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Abu Dhabi, UAE: The IFMA Youth World Championships 2025 took center stage at Abu Dhabi’s Space 42 Arena from September 10-19, bringing together athletes from over 100 nations. The world’s best delivered electrifying combat performances across disciplines including the elegance of Wai Kru, Mai Muay, and Muay Talay, as well as the pinnacle events, the inspirational Para and Special Muaythai divisions, with youth aged 8 to 17 showcased the full diversity and spirit of Muaythai. Having worked with the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) for several years, the past year has been to support and guide their vision to …

Julia Govinden, CEO of United Through Sports, tells the basic steps that sports at any level need to put in place to safeguard their vulnerable young athletes. The following article was written by Chris Dalby and originally published on Sports and Crime Briefing, based on an interview he conducted with Julia Govinden, CEO of UTS. As CEO of United Through Sports (UTS), Julia Govinden leads the world’s largest all-inclusive youth sport organisation, across the Olympic, Paralympic, and Special Olympic movements and beyond.  Under the stewardship of the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS), UTS hosts international multi-sports events …

A Sport That Belongs to Everyone At United Through Sports (UTS), we believe sport should be for absolutely everyone. No matter your background, ability, or circumstance, the joy of moving, competing, and connecting with others is a universal right. That’s why we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) and their inspiring work to make sure their mats are open to all through Para Ju-Jitsu. JJIF didn’t just talk about inclusion; they built it into their sport. With an official Para Ju-Jitsu program and a Para Ju-Jitsu Commission dedicated to listening to and supporting athletes with …

Chengdu, August 2025 – This week, UTS President Stephan Fox is proudly representing United Through Sports at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China, showing support for all athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and the many dedicated youth and adults alike who make these Games possible. The World Games were founded on a powerful vision: to create a one-of-a-kind experience for athletes and host cities, all while inspiring communities through the positive values of sport. The 2025 Games in Chengdu are a perfect embodiment of this mission in action. And what a stage it is! Chengdu is world-famous as the home of the …

Medellín, July 26, 2025 – As part of the ongoing partnership between UTS Colombia and Special Olympics Colombia, David Gonzalez, representing UTS in Colombia, joined forces with local young leaders to actively participate in the “No Barriers Cup”, a unified event organized by Special Olympics Colombia on Saturday, July 26th. This inspiring gathering brought together 700 athletes with disabilities from 10 municipalities across Colombia.  Throughout the day, participants engaged in a variety of activities, including futsal, basketball, athletics, dance sports and more. The event was fully unified, with teams composed of athletes with and without disabilities participating together in all …