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Breaking Barriers 2026: Join the Third International Conference on Inclusion in Sport

Breaking Barriers 2026 returns to Leeds this June, bringing together academics, practitioners, and changemakers to reimagine inclusion and innovation in sport.

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RIASA Students Gain Real-World Coaching Experience at Calcio Football Centre

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Students from Richmond International Academic and Soccer Academy (RIASA) participate in coaching activities at Calcio Football Centre.

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Breaking Barriers Conference at RIASA!

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We will once again bring changemakers, scholars, athletes, and advocates together at the picturesque Weetwood Hall Estate in Leeds.

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RIASA Head to Malta for 2025 European Showcase Tour

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From the 12th-16th of March, we will be heading to the sunny Mediterranean island of Malta for our 2025 Showcase Tour.

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