Arthur Ashe 1968 US Open win "From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life." Arthur Ashe On Friday, Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe will walk onto Arthur Ashe Stadium and guarantee something American tennis has not seen in more than half a century: a Black American man in the US Open men's final. Whoever wins will do so 54 years after Arthur Ashe himself last reached that final, in 1972 and 58 years after Ashe became the first man to win the US O

A National Youth Legacy Movement for Youth Employment - Engage, Equip, Empower... Sir Gareth Southgate is right to focus attention on what too many young people are losing: not simply a job, but the everyday guidance, encouragement and human connection that help a young person find their confidence, purpose and place in society. Reflecting on his own football career, he has highlighted the importance of coaches, physiotherapists, kit staff and the wider support network surrou

Youth Charter celebrates the 82nd birthday of our Founding Trustee and Vice President, Sir Clive Lloyd CBE – a giant of world sport whose leadership continues to demonstrate how sporting excellence can inspire social, cultural and generational change. Born in Georgetown, Guyana, in 1944, his journey from the Caribbean to becoming one of the most respected leaders in international sport remains a powerful story of aspiration, resilience, dignity and collective endeavour. As ca

Could the billions invested in professional sport be matched with billions invested in Sport for Development and Peace? Jeff Bezos investment in the Premier League Liverpool Football Club presents a striking picture of our times: a record 3,795 billionaires, with sport and philanthropy among the favoured destinations of private wealth. For the Youth Charter, the bigger question is not simply how much is given or invested but what lasting social, cultural and economic value it

Engage, Equip & Empower... As the world marks United Nations International Youth Day, the Youth Charter celebrates the energy, creativity, courage and potential of young people everywhere. However, celebration alone is not enough. Millions of people will also look towards the skies as a solar eclipse moves across our world. For the Youth Charter, that provides a powerful metaphor for the lives of too many young people. Poverty can obscure potential. Violence can obscure hope.

Closing Ceremony for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games... Now that the successful Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games have come to a close, attention now turns towards Amdavad 2030 and the centenary of the Commonwealth Games. The return of cricket, hockey, archery and shooting has already prompted debate about the future direction of the Games and what they should truly represent. The discussion should not simply be about which sports return, but why they return, who benefits, and

"From Emancipation to Empowerment – The Journey Continues." On 1 August, communities across the Commonwealth, the Caribbean, Africa and the wider African diaspora commemorate Emancipation Day - the abolition of enslavement across the British Empire. It is a day of remembrance, reflection and renewal. It is also a day that challenges us to ask a difficult question: For the Youth Charter, Emancipation Day is not simply about marking history. It is about transforming history int

Welcome to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games... Only days ago, Glasgow stood before the Commonwealth as a city of welcome. The Opening Ceremony celebrated the extraordinary diversity of the Commonwealth family - 74 nations and territories, thousands of athletes, officials and supporters united through the shared values of friendship, respect, equality and peace. It was a powerful reminder that sport has the unique ability to bring together people from every culture, faith and b

Sir Garfield Sobers - “the greatest all-rounder the game has ever known”... A Tribute on the first day of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games... As athletes from across the Commonwealth prepare to march into Glasgow for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, it is fitting that we pause to honour one of the greatest sporting figures our Commonwealth has ever produced. Sir Garfield Sobers. To cricket lovers, his name requires no introduction, to Barbados, he is a national treasure. To th

Imagine a network of Commonwealth Community Campuses... Reimagining the Power of Sport Must Begin Where Young People Live... As ministers from across the Commonwealth gathered in Glasgow ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, they spoke passionately about the power of sport to create healthier, fairer and more connected communities. The language was encouraging - health, inclusion, economic growth, safeguarding, equality, youth, empowerment, partnership and legacy. For those o

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela receives the Youth Charter Scroll at his Farewell soccer match in 1999... "Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Every year on 18 July, the world pauses to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day - a day dedicated not simply to remembering a remarkable leader, but to renewing our collective commitment to service, justice and humanity. For

A Whole Sport Plan - Classroom, Playground and Beyond the School Gate Sport for All... The final whistle at the FIFA World Cup reminded us of something that governments often forget - sport has the unique ability to unite a nation. For a few extraordinary weeks, differences of geography, politics, ethnicity and circumstance disappeared. Young people wore the same colours, families celebrated together, communities gathered in parks, clubs and public spaces, and a shared nation

Dame Sarah Storey - Medals & Community "Great champions are remembered for the medals they win. The greatest champions are remembered for the lives they inspire." The Youth Charter proudly celebrates and pays tribute to Dame Sarah Storey - not simply as Britain's most successful Paralympian, but as a lifelong advocate for opportunity, inclusion and the transformative power of sport. As Dame Sarah announces her retirement from elite competition, the world rightly celebrates an

Wimbledon Diversity Every summer the world turns its attention to Wimbledon with its immaculate grass courts, traditions, history and of course the champions - it remains one of the greatest sporting events on earth. However, as another Championship reaches its conclusion, there remains an uncomfortable question that British tennis continues to struggle to answer. “Why does the diversity we see across world tennis not consistently translate into the British game?” Around the

Today, as the world celebrates the ideals of Olympism on Olympic Day, we are reminded that the true legacy of the Olympic Movement is not measured solely in medals, stadiums or ceremonies, but in the opportunities it creates for young people and communities long after the flame has been extinguished. The International Olympic Committee's evolution from Olympic Agenda 2020 to Olympism 365 has signalled a significant shift in recognising sport as a vehicle for sustainable devel

National Windrush Monument, London Waterloo Station As communities across the United Kingdom mark Windrush Day, we celebrate the immeasurable contribution of the Windrush Generation and the generations that followed. Their labour, sacrifice, culture, resilience and determination helped rebuild post-war Britain and enriched every aspect of our national life. Yet celebration alone is not enough. Four years ago, in the lead-up to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the unvei

Hector Pietersen, a South African schoolboy who was shot and killed at the age of 12 during the Soweto uprising and massacre in 1976 One Community. One World. One Peace. “The struggle of yesterday must become the opportunity of tomorrow.” On 16 June 1976, thousands of young South Africans took to the streets of Soweto carrying little more than courage, conviction and an unshakeable belief that education should be a gateway to freedom, not an instrument of oppression. Many nev

A Muhammad Ali Legacy Opportunity for All… As the world continues to search for answers to growing inequality, conflict, division, youth disengagement and a crisis of hope, perhaps the answer has been with us all along. His name was Muhammad Ali. To many, Ali was the greatest boxer of all time. To history, he was far more. He was a humanitarian, a social activist, a champion of peace, a defender of justice, and a living example of courage, conviction and compassion. Today, te

On a day where the African continent celebrated its past, present and future, there can be no greater time to provide a youth offer of hope and opportunity. The recent Africa CEO Forum in Kigali placed a powerful spotlight on Africa's economic future. Across discussions on investment, ownership, industrialisation, technology and growth, there was a shared recognition that Africa possesses enormous potential. The message was clear: Africa must embrace scale if it is to compete

The launch of the inaugural World Football Giving Day signals an important and timely recognition that football’s true power extends far beyond the ninety minutes played on the pitch. At a time when communities across the world continue to face rising inequality, youth violence, mental health challenges, social fragmentation and economic uncertainty, football now stands at a crossroads: will it simply celebrate its social conscience for one symbolic day, or will it commit to