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July 12, 2026 – Prost International – Festival 26 Showcases Soccer’s Power to Unite Young People from Around the World

More than 400 young people from over 15 countries gathered at The TRACK at New Balance on Sunday for the closing ceremony of Festival 26, bringing nine days of soccer, cultural exchange, and leadership development to a close alongside the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Read the article: July 12, 2026 – Prost International – Festival 26 Showcases Soccer’s Power to Unite Young People from Around the World
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July 28, 2026 – Ouest France – OP-ED. Young people can’t wait any longer! Let’s make a collective effort to support our youth

More than 1.5 million young people are currently neither employed nor enrolled in school or training programs. The coalition co-signing this statement—including former Minister Jean-Louis Borloo, the think tank Vers le Haut, theorganization , UnisCité, and the apprentices of Auteuil—is concerned about the renewed vulnerabilities affecting this age group. It calls for the convening of a National Youth Forum as early as the start of the next school year.

Read the article: July 28, 2026 – Ouest France – OP-ED. Young people can’t wait any longer! Let’s take collective action to support our youth
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July 3, 2026 – Isère Prefecture – Mountain Neighborhoods: Introducing Young People from Priority Neighborhoods to Mountain-Related Careers

As part of the “Quartiers Montagne” program, 29 young people from priority neighborhoods in the Grenoble metropolitan area took part in a day-long event to explore careers in the mountains of Isère.

Read the article: July 3, 2026 – Isère Prefecture – Mountain Neighborhoods: Introducing Young People from Priority Neighborhoods to Mountain-Related Careers
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June 23, 2026 – La Marseillaise – A resounding success for the Marseille-Cassis Solidaire

The Marseille-Cassis AG2R La Mondiale race is no longer just a time trial. For its 47th edition, the event has created 1,000 charity bibs to benefit four local organizations. The initiative has already been a resounding success, raising more than 110,000 euros in just six weeks.

Read the article: June 23, 2026 – La Marseillaise – A resounding success for the Marseille-Cassis Solidaire
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May 2, 2026 – La Marseillaise – [Interview] Philippe Oddou: “90% of our young people are currently employed”

It was during the Sport Med Summit that *La Marseillaise* had the opportunity to meet with Philippe Oddou, co-founder of theorganization Sport dans la ville . Leading up to the event, he spoke about his foundation’s role in promoting the inclusion of young people from priority neighborhoods throughout France.

Read the article: May 2, 2026 – La Marseillaise – [Interview] Philippe Oddou: “90% of our young people are currently employed”
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April 13, 2026 – Ouest France – “A wonderful experience”: In La Trinité-sur-Mer, ten young people from “ Sport dans la ville ” sail on a trimaran with the skippers

They were all smiles! Ten children from the “organization ”Sport dans la ville enjoyed an outing on the Edenred trimaran on Saturday afternoon, April 11, 2026. It was a truly joyful moment for these young people, who were welcomed by Basile Bourgnon and Emmanuel Le Roch.

Read the article: April 13, 2026 – Ouest France – “A wonderful experience”: In La Trinité-sur-Mer, ten young people from “ Sport dans la ville ” sail on a trimaran with the skippers
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January 12, 2026 – Care News – Sport dans la Ville : When Sports Embraces the Environmental Transition Through the TILT Movement

For nearly 30 years, “ Sport dans la Ville ” has been working to promote the social and professional integration of young people from disadvantaged neighborhoods through sports.organization, with a presence at 80 sports facilities in 40 French cities, has always had a clear goal: to use sports as a catalyst for empowerment and inclusion. But recently, a new arena has opened up for the organization: that of the ecological transition. In partnership with the TILT movement, it is bringing environmental awareness into the sports locker room.

Read the article: January 12, 2026 – Care News – Sport dans la Ville : When Sports Embraces the Environmental Transition Through the TILT Movement
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November 20, 2025 – Fragil – Sport dans la ville launches “Place aux filles” to encourage girls to participate in sports in Les Dervallières

Launched during the 2025–2026 season in Les Dervallières by theorganization Sport dans la Ville , the “Place aux filles” program aims to promote the inclusion of girls in sports in priority neighborhoods.

Read the article: November 20, 2025 – Fragil – “ Sport dans la ville ” launches “Place aux filles” to encourage girls to participate in sports in Les Dervallières
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December 2, 2024 – Les Echos Entrepreneurs – Sport dans la ville : “Six intense months to help me lead the company”

For a year, Dean Wilson worked to organize his business and lay a stronger foundation to help it thrive. Other entrepreneurs then recommended the Starter mentoring program at theorganization Sport dans la ville . He joined the program in February 2024. “It’s like a very, very high-speed train.”

Read the article: December 2, 2024 – Les Echos Entrepreneurs – Sport dans la ville : “Six intense months to help me lead the company”

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