In the context of the Lisbon Autumn Sports Festival, the city of Lisbon was the stage for a major celebration of youth sport this past weekend, as two international tournaments ran side by side in the Portuguese capital: the 7th edition of the Lisbon Football Youth Cup and the debut edition of the Portugal Rugby Youth Festival Autumn Series. Over 1,700 young athletes took part in these two-day events, which showcased not only competition but also the spirit of community and international friendship.

Portugal solidifies its status as Europe’s top tourism destination after sweeping accolades at the awards gala in Sardinia.

The country has been awarded the prestigious title of “Europe’s Leading Destination 2025” at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony, held on 22 October at the Forte Village Resort in Sardinia, Italy.

When we think of children in sport, we often imagine running, scoring, tackling, winning. Yet beneath the visible actions lies a rich network of subtle skills, quietly moulded by the experience of playing. These are the hidden competencies, like reading body language, adjusting to different leadership styles or managing emotion in a team setting, which often outlast the final whistle.

On a chilly December day in 1891, in a small gym in Springfield, Massachusetts, a new sport was born. The man behind it was James Naismith, a Canadian-born physical education instructor at the YMCA Training School, tasked with creating a game that could keep students active indoors during the winter. He hung two peach baskets on the walls and drafted 13 basic rules. Thus, basketball began.