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  Surabaya will become the epicenter of world youth volleyball from August 7-17. The historically first expanded tournament format will welcome a record 24 teams. Indonesia's second-largest city is preparing for a volleyball extravaganza of the highest caliber. The 23rd edition of the FIVB U21 Women's World Championship will welcome a record number of 24 teams from around the globe, battling for the prestigious title of world champions. The combination of the historically first expanded tournament format, home debutants from Indonesia, and talents who will make their mark on world volleyball in the coming years promises an unforgettable sporting spectacle in Southeast Asia. Tournament Format Revolution This year's championship brings fundamental changes that will influence the future of this prestigious competition. FIVB decided in June 2023 to expand the number of participants from the traditional 16 to 24 teams for the first time in history, providing greater opportun...

  The big show in Brno is going to be dripping with talent at every turn. The tip-off at the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2025 has come into focus and the first ball will soon be thrown up. It will signal a remarkable number of rising stars taking to the court in pursuit of ultimate glory and the coveted podium and silverware. It will also provide an opportunity for a glut of the leading lights to showcase their skills and for fans to see the senior stars of the future. We've picked out 20 of the best prospects expected to impress on Czech soil and here's the first 10 ballers in the opening chapter of our two-part series. 20. Emilie Brzonova - Czechia One of the best Czech prospects in the pipeline, Brzonova has turned heads with some nice displays at U18 and U16 in recent years. Also appearing at Basketball Without Borders 2024 global camp, this in itself underlines her potential. The winger will have to deal with expectation as Czechia's marquee baller ...

  Basic Information: Tournament: World Rugby Under 20 Championship 2025 Dates: June 29 - July 19, 2025 Venues: Calvisano, Rovigo, Verona and Viadana (Italy) Participants: 12 teams in three groups Defending champions: England Format: Groups + knockout stages Broadcasting: World Rugby platform, national sports channels From June 29 to July 19, 2025, the picturesque cities of northern Italy will host the 15th edition of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship. Twelve of the planet's best teams will battle for the prestigious trophy that defending champion England will seek to retain. The Italian summer will belong to rugby's stars of tomorrow. Three weeks of packed programming will bring countless talents and battles that will determine the future of world rugby. Format and Venues The championship will be hosted by four cities in the Lombardy and Veneto regions - Calvisano, Rovigo, Verona and Viadana. The tournament is divided into three pools of four teams each...