Programs for Athletes

Each year, People to People Sports Ambassador Programs selects aspiring young athletes to represent the United States overseas in sanctioned invitational tournaments.

Student athletes receive rigorous training from experienced coaches on various aspects of their sport, including physical and mental preparation. Then compete in one of eight sports at the Youth Friendship Games, a sports festival featuring official opening and closing ceremonies.

Between events, student athletes can socialize and make friends with athletes from across the globe. They might even try a popular local sport on their turf or attend a major athletic event!

Sports Ambassadors return home more confident and excited about their sports, with stronger skills, new techniques and an understanding of other competitive styles.

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