Global Sports Week (GSW) Paris – Young Sports Makers 

Country: France 

Duration: Not defined. 

Procedure for involvement: Open call – Selection of participants is made based on the answers provided through a application form and an interview with Sportcarriere. 

Specific Criteria:  

• Applicants aged between 18-25 years old; 

• Be involved in sport as an athlete, coach, organiser, student, volunteer, business professional, entrepreneur or activist; 

• Passionate about sport’s future and its potential to contribute to a better future for the world 

Description: 

The Young Sports Makers programme is aimed at young people from across the world – athletes, social entrepreneurs, students and young professionals – who carry the voice of Generation Z. 

The selected participants are given the opportunity to interact directly with global leaders throughout the programme, voicing opinions and challenging received ideas during on-stage panel discussions. 

The Young Sports Makers participate in activities throughout the year – ahead and beyond GSW Paris – taking part in a series of workshops delivered in cooperation with the GSW Young Sports Makers special partners, such as the Yunus Sports Hub, a global social business network creating solutions to local problems in and through sport. 

Source: GSW website