The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today that applications are now open for the sixth generation of the IOC Young Leaders programme, supported by Worldwide Olympic Partner Panasonic. The programme aims to support young people in the development and implementation of social projects that use sport to solve issues in their communities. Any young person aiming
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Belgrade’s biggest sports hall, Stark Arena was the host of the world’s best male and female freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestlers of the world. United World Wrestling under the presidency of Mr. Nenad Lalovic who has revolutionised the sport since he took over as the president in 2013. The digital transformation which is one of the
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The next ITA webinar is coming up for this month! We invite all athletes and their support personnel to join the first of two webinars designed to support informed decision-making around supplement use. Joining ITA for part one are Carina Horn, international track and field athlete from South Africa who tested positive for a prohibited
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The beautiful Turkish city of Samsun will host the 2022 FISU University World Cup Combat Sports. Six Combat sports will participate in this 9-day event including boxing, karate, muaythai, sambo and wushu. This special event will promote sporting, educational and cultural exchange, diversity, gender equality. FISU, which is an important recognized federation by the IOC
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Riyadh was the host of the forum which hosted over thousand influential delegates from all five continents discussing the synergies. There were many hot topics in regards to the future in the fast-changing environment, regulations, player care and integrity. HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud, President of the Saudi Arabia Esports federation who hosted the event
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Strategic Framework on Human Rights was approved today by the IOC Executive Board (EB). The Framework will fundamentally shape the working practices of the IOC, the Olympic Games and the Olympic Movement, ensuring that human rights are respected within their respective remits. In line with Olympic Agenda 2020+5, the IOC Strategic Framework on
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AIMS send their sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Chutinant Bhirombhakdi, President of the Paralympic Committee of Thailand and supporter of UTS since the inception. Mr. Chutinant Bhirombhakdi supported and believed in placing youth at the centre, giving them opportunities through sport. The Paralympic Committee of Thailand and the visionary president Mr. Chitunant participated
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GAISF is delighted to announce that the 2023 World Combat Games (WCG) will be held in the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, from 21-30 October 2023. The final dates for the beautiful capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to host the ultimate celebration of combat sports and martial arts were approved in
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It is with profound sorrow that we learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s passing is a huge loss to sport and to all society. Her Majesty will be remembered as an extraordinary woman who led a remarkable life, showing remarkable leadership, touching the life of so many, who cared
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The International Cheerleading Union and the Cheer Association of Thailand organized the Asian cheerleading championships in the kingdom of Thailand. As the pandemic is coming to a slow end the youth of the world is coming back together in sporting, cultural and friendship exchange. The Cheer Association of Thailand under the presidency of Dr. Suebsai