We are proud of our achievements in 2024, but we are not yet satisfied. The FIFG's mission is to promote and grow the sport of FootGolf. In 2024, we witnessed an impressive 95% growth in the Junior category. Juniors from 18 nations participated in FIFG tours, demonstrating the commitment of member countries to investing in the sport's future.
The winner of the Junior World Tour 2024 is Alexander Tiedemann from Mexico. Alexander also won the regional tours in North and South Americas. Runner up in the World tour was Samuel Sopko from Slovakia who also won the Regional tour in Europe. This year, the junior competition was highly competitive, with many players participating in multiple events. We congratulate Alexander and Samuel on their remarkable achievements.
In 2024, we reached a total of 115 licensed junior players, a significant increase from 59 in 2023. This growth would not have been possible without the dedication and effort of our member countries.
Slovakia stands out as a role model in youth development. Through significant investment from leaders and members, they organized a junior tour that attracted an impressive 250 players throughout the year. No other country comes close to this achievement and it's based on hard work. Their success comes from creative collaboration between the Slovakian FootGolf Association and schools in the region. This is closely studied by the Youth Committee as a model to scale globally.
The FIFG board has designated 2025 as the Year of Youth Development. We will focus additional efforts on expanding the Junior category and exploring innovative ways to achieve this growth. If you or anyone in your association would like to contribute to strengthening the youth category, please reach out to Sofie Magnusson, Board Advisor and Head of the Youth Committee.
Let’s grow this sport together!
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