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120 Athletes with Disabilities Compete in Chennai Sports Meet
SportsJan 27

120 Athletes with Disabilities Compete in Chennai Sports Meet

The M.S. Dadha Foundation brought together 120 people with disabilities for a full day of adaptive sports in Chennai, proving that athletic dreams have no limits. The event featured sitting volleyball, track-and-field, and celebrated an Arjuna Award-winning para weightlifting champion.

The Hindu2 min read
Oregon Program Helps 125 Students With Disabilities Ski
Community HeroesFeb 6

Oregon Program Helps 125 Students With Disabilities Ski

Despite low snow this winter, Oregon Adaptive Sports is still getting students with disabilities onto the slopes at Mt. Bachelor. Over 300 volunteers make it possible for 125 youth to experience skiing and snowboarding each season.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Period Swimwear Keeps Disabled Athletes in the Pool
Health & WellnessMay 30

Period Swimwear Keeps Disabled Athletes in the Pool

New research reveals 68% of disabled women skip sports during their period, but innovative solutions like period swimwear are changing the game. For national swimmer Vanessa Ozols, the discovery meant never missing another training session.

ABC Australia3 min read
Paralympian Denied PE Class Now Teaches Inclusive Sports
Community HeroesApr 12

Paralympian Denied PE Class Now Teaches Inclusive Sports

A world champion wheelchair basketball player couldn't take PE in school because the curriculum required four sports. Now she's helping change the system so other disabled kids won't face the same barriers.

Independent UK - Good News2 min read
Rugby Invests $1B to Grow Sport and Unite Global Game
SolutionsMay 21

Rugby Invests $1B to Grow Sport and Unite Global Game

World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan to inject over $1 billion into the sport, with a special focus on growing women's rugby and expanding into the massive U.S. market. The strategy leads up to the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup in America and promises to transform how the sport invests in players, competitions, and communities worldwide.

Google: rugby world cup2 min read
New Jersey Schools Unite Students Through Unified Sports
Videos2d ago

New Jersey Schools Unite Students Through Unified Sports

Days before their traditional Thanksgiving football rivalry, Wall Township and Manasquan High Schools came together for something bigger than competition. Their Unified Sports programs brought students with and without disabilities onto the same field, proving inclusion creates community. #

Google: kindness story3 min read
Ghana Sports Minister Donates 2 Months' Salary to Sports Fund
Acts of KindnessFeb 19

Ghana Sports Minister Donates 2 Months' Salary to Sports Fund

Ghana's Sports Minister is putting his money where his mouth is, pledging two months of salary to jumpstart a new national sports fund. His challenge to other officials: if we want athletes and businesses to invest, leaders must show the way.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana's New Sports Fund Promises Stable Athlete Support
SolutionsFeb 27

Ghana's New Sports Fund Promises Stable Athlete Support

Ghana just passed a landmark bill creating a dedicated sports fund to solve decades of underfunding that's held back athletes. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this stable financing will transform how the country develops talent and competes globally.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Nigeria Makes MMA Official Sport at 2026 National Games
SportsApr 17

Nigeria Makes MMA Official Sport at 2026 National Games

Mixed martial arts just became a compulsory event at Nigeria's biggest sporting competition, opening doors for fighters nationwide. The 2026 National Sports Festival in Enugu will mark the first time MMA athletes compete alongside traditional sports on the national stage.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Kazakhstan Elects Sports Leader to Paralympic Committee
Community Heroes6d ago

Kazakhstan Elects Sports Leader to Paralympic Committee

Kazakhstan's Paralympic Committee just got a boost with a new vice president who's already making waves in sports leadership. The announcement comes as the nation gears up for its biggest adaptive sports challenge of the year.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Ghana and Morocco Partner on Youth Sports Development
VideosApr 17

Ghana and Morocco Partner on Youth Sports Development

Ghana has joined forces with Morocco to upgrade sports facilities and create new opportunities for young athletes across the country. The partnership marks a major step forward in developing the next generation of sporting talent.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Olympic Champion Allyson Felix Invests in Women's Sports
InnovationApr 7

Olympic Champion Allyson Felix Invests in Women's Sports

Track legend Allyson Felix is using her business platform to reshape women's sports from the inside. Through two companies, she's backing female athletes and building the infrastructure women's sports needs to thrive.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Gareth Southgate Teams Up to Get Kids Playing Sports Again
Acts of KindnessMay 7

Gareth Southgate Teams Up to Get Kids Playing Sports Again

Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate is helping families who can't afford sports equipment through a new charity initiative. The campaign aims to give every child the chance to play sports instead of spending hours in front of screens.

Independent UK - Good News2 min read
Women's Sports Generate $3B, Transform City Economies
SportsMay 4

Women's Sports Generate $3B, Transform City Economies

Cities across America are investing millions in women's sports teams and events, turning what was once overlooked into a billion-dollar economic opportunity. From $205 million expansion fees to $149 million event impacts, women's sports are rewriting the playbook for urban growth.

Google News - Economic Growth3 min read
Women's Sports Revenue Hits $3 Billion in 2026
SolutionsApr 9

Women's Sports Revenue Hits $3 Billion in 2026

Global women's sports revenue has reached $3 billion in 2026, jumping 25% from last year and marking a 340% increase over four years. The explosive growth signals that women's sports have moved from proving their value to building a lasting foundation for the future.

Japan Today2 min read
Moroccan Champion Nezha Bidouane Wins Global Sports Role
Community HeroesJan 25

Moroccan Champion Nezha Bidouane Wins Global Sports Role

Olympic medalist Nezha Bidouane just secured another four-year term leading international efforts to make sports accessible to everyone, not just elite athletes. Her reelection strengthens Morocco's growing influence in global sports governance.

Morocco World News2 min read
Nigeria Wins 373 Medals, Tinubu Pledges Sports Fund Reform
SolutionsFeb 7

Nigeria Wins 373 Medals, Tinubu Pledges Sports Fund Reform

Nigerian athletes brought home 373 medals across all sports in 2025, their best year ever. Now President Tinubu is overhauling how the country funds sports to keep the wins coming.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
TSU Student Wins $2,500 Smashville Sports Scholarship
Acts of KindnessMar 12

TSU Student Wins $2,500 Smashville Sports Scholarship

Former Division 1 athlete Jaylah Milfort received the first-ever scholarship from the Nashville Predators' week-long sports industry program. The $2,500 award helps fund her dream of one day owning a sports franchise.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Ghana MP Donates 3 Months Salary to New Sports Fund
VideosFeb 20

Ghana MP Donates 3 Months Salary to New Sports Fund

A Ghanaian lawmaker is putting his money where his mouth is, pledging three months of salary to help athletes and young sports talent across the country. His donation follows the launch of Ghana's first dedicated sports development fund.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana's Benny Bonsu Named Top 50 African Women in Sport
Community HeroesJan 19

Ghana's Benny Bonsu Named Top 50 African Women in Sport

Olympic Channel executive Benny Bonsu earned recognition as one of Africa's 50 Most Influential Women in Sport for 2025. The Ghana-born media leader joins IOC President Kirsty Coventry and other powerhouses reshaping the continent's sports future.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read

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