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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Local teens try out for chance to train with Real Madrid soccer in Spain
Soccer players ages 18 and 19 gathered at Lake View High School, 4015 N. Ashland Ave., to try out for the Abbott Dream Team.
Al Bawaba
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Bawaba
Dubai Open Tennis Academies Championship Concludes with Resounding Success
The Dubai Open Tennis Academies Championship concluded with remarkable success, further solidifying its importance in nurturing young sports talents. Organized by the Dubai Sports Council in collaboration with the UAE Tennis Federation, the event underscored Dubai's commitment to discovering and developing emerging athletes in alignment with the Dubai Government's directives to attract and cultivate talents across all at the specialized Top Spin and Hub Tennis courts, the championship brought together some of the UAE's most promising young tennis players. A total of 151 players, representing 17 academies from across the country, competed in 170 knockout matches filled with excitement and competitive spirit that lasted until the final winners were honored by Ahmed Salem Al Mahri, Director of the Sports Talent Development Department at Dubai Sports Council, and Nasser Al Marzouqi, Secretary General of the UAE Tennis tournament featured a variety of age categories, including boys and girls under 10, under 12, under 14, under 16, and under 18, providing young athletes with valuable opportunities to showcase their talents and sharpen their skills in a competitive standout players captured attention with their exceptional performances. Ayan Abdel Qader claimed the under-10 boys' title, while Bert Muniz finished as runner-up. In the under-12 girls' division, Oteko Azuki secured first place, followed by Yasmin Iraqi. The under-12 boys' title was won by Kamel Ritel Benani, with Alec Laro taking second the under-14 girls' category, Isabel James emerged as champion, while Mayar Rahal claimed second place. Alex Rafa Aldemaita dominated the boys' under-14 category, beating Mohamed Al Ali in the the under-16 division, Zenro Jung delivered an outstanding performance to win the girls' title, with Isabel James finishing as runner-up. Alex Rafa Aldemaita continued his winning streak by securing the boys' under-16 title, with Manan Ahuja taking second Jung continued her impressive form by winning the under-18 girls' title, followed by Archibrit Kaur. In the boys' under-18 competition, Satvir Sandkumar claimed the top spot, with Abdulrahman Al Marzouqi finishing championship was supported by a distinguished group of leading sports entities and corporate sponsors, including Wilson, Al Rawdah Springs, Sportify Academy, and Imkan – Emirates Petroleum, all of whom played a vital role in the success and prominence of the tournament is part of the "Dubai Open Academies Championships" series organized by the Dubai Sports Council, covering a wide range of sports such as football, basketball, volleyball, handball, swimming, karate, gymnastics, and table tennis. The series aims to identify and nurture promising young athletes who will form the foundation of the UAE's future national teams. Through these initiatives, Dubai continues to cement its status as a thriving hub for sports and talent development, aligning with its comprehensive vision to build a generation capable of representing the nation proudly at regional and international levels.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Community pulls together to back young sports stars
Tyce Walmsley, 16, was supported by residents in Mirehouse to play for the England Lions Rugby League team. Residents also supported Mirehouse AFC purchase new kits (pictured right). (Image: Submitted) A COMMUNITY pulled together and raised hundreds of pounds to support young people playing sports. Residents from Mirehouse in Whitehaven have helped Tyce Walmsley raise £600 to represent the England Lions Rugby League team and also Mirehouse AFC to raise £800 to buy a new kit for the under 10s teams. Advertisement Tyce was between rugby clubs when he was selected to play for the England Lions and needed to find £600 to cover the kit and travel costs for the four nations series. A plea for donations was put out on the #MirehouseMatters Facebook page and the total was raised on a JustGiving page within hours. The 16-year-old was selected England 16s captain for the series scoring a try, kicking three conversions and gaining the opposition's man of the match award in the opening win against Scotland. Then just a few weeks later, Mirehouse AFC issued a plea for sponsors for a new kit after struggling to find a sponsor for its junior kit. Advertisement Carl 'Wammo' Walmsley, who runs the #MirehouseMatters page, suggested the club asked the residents if they were happy to help out and #MirehouseMatters could be the sponsor. The club has now raised the £800 it needed to purchase the kits. Carl said: 'Mirehouse do nothing in halves. I can't believe the generosity of our residents. It's Fantastic to see the estate step up for their own when needed.' Stacey Fisher of Mirehouse AFC, said: 'When we first approached Wammo, we were cracking away about sponsors and Wammo came up with this idea to try, as we know how difficult it is at the moment. Advertisement 'We thought we would give it ago, straight away it kicked off. The community spirit and the messages of love we received were incredible. I had a great feeling that the community would rally together. 'Times are really hard for people at the minute and it shows we have a fantastic community, the spirit they have to reach the kit target this quick. We are very thankful - I can't put into words just how much this means. 'We can't wait to see them in their new #Mirehousematters sponsored kit - thank you all very much for all your support.'
BBC News
13-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Watch England U19s go for European glory on the BBC
England's future generations will be in action when the men's and women's European Under-19 Championships take place this men's tournament - in Romania - kicks off on Saturday, one day before the women's competition in Poland men have been drawn in a tough group with Germany, Netherlands and Norway, while the women will face Netherlands, Portugal and holders Spain. The story so far Spain are the most successful nation since the Women's Under-19 Euros began in its current format in have won six titles and come into this year's tournament as the three-time defending have also won what is now known as the Under-19s Euros six times, but two of those triumphs came before the tournament was rebranded from an under-18 sole women's victory came in 2009, and they were beaten finalists in 2007, 2010 and 2013. Spain are also the most successful team in the men's tournament, with nine titles since it too was switched from under-18s to under-19s in most recent success came in Northern Ireland last year, when they beat France 2-0 in the final. That meant Spain's senior men and both under-19 teams won European competitions in who failed to qualify last year, have won the tournament twice since its rebrand - most recently in 2022. Future stars to look out for Striker Ethan Wheatley made his England Under-19 debut last year and has already played for Manchester United in the Premier was loaned to Walsall for the second half of last season but only played four the women's tournament, Birmingham midfielder Ava Baker will hope to add to her already impressive goal tally at this scored five goals in six games during the qualifying campaign, including one in a 10-0 victory over Ukraine. European Under-19 Championship schedules and BBC coverage We will be showing live coverage from both the men's and women's tournaments. England group games will be available across BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app, along with Red Button coverage of selected times BSTSaturday, 14 JuneMen's European U19 Championship: England v Norway (15:00)BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & appSunday, 15 JuneWomen's European U19 Championship: England v Netherlands (16:00)BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & appTuesday, 17 JuneMen's European U19 Championship: Germany v England (18:00)BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & appWednesday, 18 JuneWomen's European U19 Championship: Portugal v England (16:00)BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & appFriday, 20 JuneMen's European U19 Championship: Netherlands v England (18:00)BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & appSaturday, 21 JuneWomen's European U19 Championship: Spain v England (18:00)BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app Live coverage of semi-finals and finals will be available across the BBC should England progressMonday, 23 June Men's European U19 Championship: Semi-Final 1 (18:00)BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & appMen's European U19 Championship: Semi-Final 2 (21:00)BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & appTuesday, 24 JuneWomen's European U19 Championship: Semi-Final 1 (18:00)BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & appWomen's European U19 Championship: Semi-Final 2 (21:00)BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & appThursday, 26 JuneMen's European U19 Championship: Final (21:00)BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & appFriday, 27 JuneWomen's European U19 Championship: Final (21:00)BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app
Associated Press
13-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
A Nationwide Celebration of Youth Sports at DICK'S House of Sport
Originally published on DICK'S Sporting Goods Sideline Report June 11 marked a historic first for DICK'S Sporting Goods and The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation. Twenty DICK'S House of Sport locations nationwide came alive with energy, excitement and sport for the inaugural 'Sports Matter Day of Play'. As part of the festivities The DICK'S Foundation invited youth organizations from communities across the country to participate in a day dedicated to celebrating play, access and opportunity in sports at their local DICK'S House of Sport location. This first-of-its-kind event was designed to give young athletes the chance to explore and experience new sports. From soccer drills in Boston to softball swings in Miami, each House of Sport became a vibrant, hands-on arena where kids could discover the joy of play. Designed to be inclusive and engaging, the activities encouraged curiosity and confidence in a variety of sports. For many, it was their very first time holding a lacrosse stick, swinging a golf club or rock climbing with encouragement from local coaches and mentors. 'There is nothing better than seeing kids light up when they get to play a sport for the first time,' said Rick Jordan, VP of The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation. 'Thats what the day was all about, getting to create those moments and showing young athletes that they belong on the field, the court or wherever their passion leads them.' In addition to a fun day of play at House of Sport, participating organizations also received a Sports Matter grant from The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation, to help ensure that their vital work in the community can continue to thrive. The grants underscore The Foundation's ongoing mission to provide access and equity in youth sports, one athlete at a time. Since 2014, DICK'S Sporting Goods and The DICK'S Foundation has helped over 3 million kids and committed over $100 million to support young athletes with equipment, registration fees, league costs and playing fields through its Sports Matter Program.'To have our organization recognized and supported today means a lot to us,' said Jamaal Wornum, CEO and Founder of One Love Sports Academy in Boston. 'The kids had a blast trying new sports and events like these are a game-changer for our program that will keep more kids doing what they love.' The Full List of Participating Organizations and DICK'S House of Sport Locations includes: Written by Peyton Moriarity Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from DICK'S Sporting Goods
