Youth sports industry growth brings new focus to player development

Youth sports industry growth brings new focus to player development

Youth sports participation is surging, fueling a $40b industry as families invest more in athletic development and opportunities.

ECOWAS YOUTH AND SPORTS MINISTERS ADOPT THE REGION’S POLICIES ON SPORTS, YOUTH AND VOLUNTEERING. | Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

The Ministers of Youth and Sports of the Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) adopted the ECOWAS Regional Policies on Sports, Youth and Volunteerism, as well as their Strategic Action Plans. This came at the end of the Ministerial Meeting held in Dakar, on 30 and 31 July 2026. This high-level meeting marks a major milestone in the process of strengthening community policies in favour of youth, sports and volunt…