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After France won its first Olympic taekwondo gold in Paris 2024, federation president Hassane Sadok is shifting focus to education and building pathways for the next generation. His vision combines competitive excellence with institutional strength that will outlast any single victory.
Rhet Bertram went from playing college football to leading a high school program in just months. His first season already includes a victory and lessons in bringing college-level technique to young athletes.
From skateboarding in Kabul to football in Kenya, five organizations are using sports to lift young people out of poverty. These programs have already reached more than 20 million youth worldwide.
U.S. Women's Hockey star Alex Carpenter visited Centerville Elementary School in Beverly, Massachusetts, sharing her Olympic journey and letting students hold her gold and silver medals. The visit inspired hundreds of young students to chase their own big dreams.
World Rugby is offering free webinars to help coaches and parents support young girls starting their rugby journey. The series launches June 23 following record-breaking growth in women's rugby worldwide.
An eight-year-old Nigerian boy is proving that street-scouted talent plus the right support can compete with Europe's best. Samson Azeez just returned from playing against Atlético Madrid and Benfica academies in Portugal.
The International Blind Sports Federation is creating a global network of anti-doping coordinators to protect clean competition. Every member nation will now have a dedicated contact person to educate athletes and coaches about staying drug-free.
One of Germany's top soccer clubs just launched its first African academy in Ghana, offering free training spots to talented kids who couldn't afford it otherwise. The program welcomes boys and girls as young as six, blending world-class coaching with a commitment to lift up the next generation.