30th anniversary of Plazma Youth Sports Games to be celebrated at Split finals
Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Plazma Youth Sports Games will hold its international finals in Split from August 17-22, gathering 1,224 young athletes from six countries.
- The event will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Europe's largest amateur sports event for children and youth.
- New ambassadors, including Goran Ivaniลกeviฤ and Ana Ivanoviฤ, will be appointed, and a traditional All-Star football match will feature world legends against young participants.
Split, Croatia, is set to host the international finals of the Plazma Youth Sports Games from August 17 to 22. This significant event will bring together 1,224 young athletes from six different countries, showcasing a vibrant display of youth sportsmanship and international camaraderie.
A major highlight of the games will be the celebration of the event's 30th anniversary on August 20 and 21. Over three decades, the Plazma Youth Sports Games have become Europe's largest amateur sports gathering for children and young people, having involved more than 3.86 million participants throughout its history.
During the anniversary celebrations, tennis stars Goran Ivaniลกeviฤ and Ana Ivanoviฤ, along with Magnus Brunner, will be appointed as new ambassadors for the Games. Adding to the excitement, a traditional All-Star football match will pit world football legends against a team composed of participants from the Plazma Youth Sports Games, offering a unique experience for the young athletes.
For those unable to attend in person, the event's proceedings will be broadcast live on ANSA.it on August 21 at 9 PM. The games promise a week of intense competition, celebration, and inspiration for young athletes across Europe.
Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.