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Feach, a garage rock band, won the first Livestage.Youth competition, held in Paavli Cultural Factory, earning a cash prize and the opportunity to perform at a music festival.

Nepal is set to hold its first general election after a political upheaval on March 5, with significant competition between youth-supported new parties and established parties.

The science competition 'Rakett 69' is entering a decisive phase as six finalists will be revealed during the last team broadcast on February 28.

Nearly 500 students from Kingston participated in a skilled trades competition, aimed at showcasing their talents and encouraging interest in trades careers.

The second season of Kanal 2's youth science competition 'Rocket Junior' concluded, determining Estonia's smartest school with only one point separating the finalists.

The Ministry of Croatian Veterans has launched a competition for high school students to submit short stories about the Homeland War to promote remembrance and values associated with it.

On Saturday, the winner of the first Livestage.Youth competition for young artists will be determined in a live event featuring ten finalists.

The traditional contest 'Come Sing!' for young performers will be held on March 28 at the Rīga Stradiņš University, seeking to discover promising new stage artists.

Young journalists from Bavaria excelled in a nationwide student newspaper competition, winning nine out of 34 awards, showcasing the region's journalistic talent.

Vilnius is hosting the 'Akropolis Trophy', an international figure skating competition featuring young skaters from beginners to elite performers.

A youth taekwondo team was selected during the 2026 Youth Selection Event in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to prepare for the upcoming Youth World Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Miss Etiyemonu Esther was appointed as the One Day Governor of Lagos after winning the 21st Lagos Spelling Bee Competition.

The finals of a competition to find Latvia's best young auto mechanic will include participants from across the country, showcasing the increased skill level of this year's contestants.

The 2026 windsurfing season for young IQFoil athletes commenced strongly in Lanzarote during the IQFoil Games, showcasing diverse weather conditions and intense international competition.

Sonja Misiņa and Kristiāns Gorbatko are finalists in the 'Latvian Young Virtuoso' competition, showcasing their musical talents in a national contest that emphasizes youth achievements in music.

The annual Japanese composition competition for Chinese students faces uncertainty due to worsening Sino-Japanese relations, prompting organizers to seek supporters to assist with logistics and promote participation.

The 'Kangaroo' mathematics competition highlights the importance of problem-solving and analytical skills for both students and adults, countering the stereotype that youth are disengaged from meaningful challenges.

Fresh Pressure and Estonia Novel have launched a short story competition aimed at encouraging young writers aged 15-19 to share and publish their prose.

The National School of Judiciary and Public Prosecution in Kraków has seen a significant increase in applicants for its judge and prosecutor training competition, indicating a rise in its popularity among young lawyers.

Gete-Ly Vija, the winner of the Young Singers Competition Solistica, expressed that her victory was unexpected, highlighting the importance of preparation and song selection.

Over 300 students from across Lithuania competed in various engaging contests during the MKL 'Star Day.'

15-year-old Yusei Sai from California placed 5th in the 54th Lausanne International Ballet Competition held in Switzerland.

The article discusses the rise of extreme and hybrid sports, highlighting their complexity and the departure from traditional athletic competitions.

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.'

A viral video shows young competitors displaying their physiques in the rain during a national bodybuilding selection in Belém's Estação das Docas.

Kaima Taira reflects on the purity and joy of playing baseball from childhood in contrast to the pressures of competitive play as he discusses the significance of a tournament that prohibits external instructions.

Children and teenagers from the Ebersberg district are given a platform to showcase their musical talents in various genres at the 'Podium Young Music' competition.

The Children's and Youth Olympics will feature its mascots, Hugo and Bublinka, and take place in Prague for the first time.

The article discusses the perspectives of young residents in Munich on their city and the competitive challenges faced by private tour guides against the city's own offerings.