YOUTH STORIES
The event features inspiring stories and sports experiences, with 14 speakers each having 18 minutes to share insights.
Last Updated: March 27, 2025

Best Practice Overview
Country
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Implementing Entity Name
Ministry of Sport – Deputyship of Sport & Youth Affairs, represented by the General Administration of Youth Activities
Relevant Minister /Head of Entity
His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud, Minister of Sports
Duration of the Initiative
Two days.
Objectives
Young people will have the opportunity to learn about sports experiences and explore
new games, while also enhancing their health culture through inspiring stories designed
to motivate them to practice sports and discover new hobbies.
Positive Impact
Young people will have the chance to explore different sports and discover new, diverse interests to make the most of their free time. The program also aims to increase participation by 300 young people, expand the range of programs offered, and reach more regions across the Kingdom.
Stages Of Implementing The Initiative
Preparation Phase….. Implementation Phase…..Post-Initiative Phase
- Conducting comprehensive planning and preparation to ensure the event’s successful implementation and availability of all necessary resources.
- Dening the initiative’s objectives and identifying the key themes for the inspiring stories.
- Selecting accomplished athletes as speakers and coordinating with them to prepare their presentations.
- Organizing the accompanying exhibition and determining the awareness corners to be featured.
- Creating promotional and media materials to effectively market the event.
- Ensuring the availability of necessary tools and technologies to support storytelling.
Preparation Phase….. Implementation Phase…..Post-Initiative Phase
- Implementing the scheduled activities and programs, encouraging engagement with attendees.
- Opening the initiative and welcoming participants.
- Introducing the speakers and sharing their inspiring stories, with each speaker allotted a maximum of 18 minutes.
- Organizing attendee visits to the awareness corners in the accompanying exhibition.
- Facilitating interaction and discussions between the speakers and the audience.
Preparation Phase….. Implementation Phase…..Post-Initiative Phase
- Evaluating the impact of the initiative and drawing conclusions to guide future development.
- Collecting feedback from participants and speakers through questionnaires and short interviews.
- Analyzing data to assess the level of interaction and the achievement of objectives.
- Preparing a final report with results and recommendations for improving future editions.
- Following up with participants to maintain their ongoing engagement with sports and health activities.
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