How AI is levelling the playing field in the search for our next Olympians
Queensland talent scouts are utilizing a unique AI app to broaden their search for talented athletes for the 2032 Olympics.
Ridiculous to Talk About a Ridiculous Approach in Icelandic Sports Work
The article critiques the current approach to sports administration in Iceland as absurd and ineffective.
Flop at the Games, the slalom is a nasty beast. And our young ones have no references
Giuliano Razzoli discusses the current state of Italian slalom skiing and the need for new talent, while reflecting on past achievements and the challenges faced by young athletes.
"A Passage for the Future": After Their Relay Medal, French Skiers are Already Hungry for the 2030 Olympics in France
Following their silver medal in relay at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, French skiers are setting their sights on the 2030 Olympics to be held in France.
Young Athletics Athletes Set Two Records at the Baltic Championships
Young Estonian athletes set two new records at the Baltic U-18 Championships held in Valmiera.
The head of Czech Olympians is satisfied with the results. He is pleased with the success of the youth
The head of Czech Olympians expresses satisfaction with the recent performance of young athletes.
Biathlon: After the Medal Drought, We Need Impulses at the Grassroots Level
The article discusses the decline of German biathlon athletes' performance in major competitions, emphasizing the need for grassroots development to revitalize the sport.
The Tears of the Olympics Create Debate. A New Phenomenon, Says Expert.
Former cross-country skier Gudmund Skjeldal weighs in on the growing emotional expressions among young athletes in sports, emphasizing the need to maintain sportsmanship.
Paralympic Games: European Commissioner Will Not Attend Opening Ceremony to Protest Russia's Participation
The European Commissioner for Youth and Sports announced he will not attend the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics in protest against the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.
SOK chief: 'If you're 13 years old and good enough for the World Cup, why not?'
The Swedish skiing federation is advocating for raising the age limit for youth competitions to ensure better conditions for young athletes.
Carlos Torres highlights that sports change lives: "Boxing for peace aims for outstanding athletes"
Carlos Torres announced a national program called 'Boxing for Peace' that aims to integrate youth into sports and provide support to professional boxers.
Sideline rage at kids’ sport – podcast
A survey reveals that nearly half of the bullying and abuse faced by coaches, referees, and club officials in Australia is attributed to parents of youth athletes.
Young Windsurfers Haava and Millend Strongly Open the Season
The 2026 windsurfing season for young IQFoil athletes commenced strongly in Lanzarote during the IQFoil Games, showcasing diverse weather conditions and intense international competition.
DN Debate. "Parental pressure will cost us the gold medals of the future"
The article argues that increased parental pressure in youth hockey is detrimental, leading to injuries and ruined dreams, rather than producing successful athletes.
What are we doing? The fact that we, the parent coaches, do not listen to Bjørgen is quite arrogant.
The article discusses the importance of listening to famous athlete Marit Bjørgen's views on youth sports and early specialization, highlighting the detrimental pressures faced by young athletes.
I. Štombergas and M. Brnovičius will participate in the elite "Basketball Without Borders" camp
Two young basketball talents have been selected to take part in the prestigious "Basketball Without Borders" camp, featuring 40 athletes from around the globe.
Looking for Canada’s Olympic youth movement? Check out its Gen-Z lugers
Canada's Olympic luge team at the Milan-Cortina Games is predominantly made up of Gen-Z athletes, marking a significant youth movement within the sport.
Young Nordic Combined Athletes Bring Two Medals to Estonia from FIS Youth Cup
Young Estonian Nordic combined athletes Fred Gustavson and Henri Salumäe won one gold and one bronze medal at the FIS Youth Cup in Kandersteg, Switzerland.
Latvian athletes win silver medals at the European Youth Shooting Championship
Latvian shooters Anete Tukiša and Alise Dvarišķe secured second places in their categories at the European Youth Shooting Championship.
Trump's 'Patriot Games': Will Use Celebrity Coaches
President Trump announces the youth competition 'Patriot Games' as part of the 250th anniversary of the USA, involving high school athletes and celebrity coaches, and likened to 'The Hunger Games.'
Uganda’s young players chase the Quidditch World Cup dream
Young athletes from Uganda are pursuing their aspirations to compete in the Quidditch World Cup.
Support for Young Lithuanian Basketball Players by LKL and Women's League
The LKL and Women's League have decided to support the growth of young athletes in Lithuania by contributing to the activities of the Lithuanian students' basketball league (LIDL-MKL) and motivating emerging talents.
Comic for the Handball World Championship: Juri Knorr and Andreas Wolff Get Duckified
The German national goalkeeper Andreas Wolff is humorously portrayed as a duck alongside other athletes like basketball players Franz and Moritz Wagner in a special comic edition aimed at promoting handball ahead of major sporting events.
Hugo and Bublinka, the mascots of the Children's and Youth Olympics. The competition for young athletes will be held in Prague for the first time
The Children's and Youth Olympics will feature its mascots, Hugo and Bublinka, and take place in Prague for the first time.
US Supreme Court to Hear Trans Athletes Cases That Could Erode Key Protections
The US Supreme Court is set to hear cases involving transgender youth athletes that challenge state laws prohibiting trans girls from competing in girls' sports, which could significantly impact civil rights protections.