Young athletes in German North Rhine-Westphalia to get monthly stipend
2 July 2024 15:51
The German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia has decided on an unusual initiative. Starting in 2025, it will give residents CAD 284 per month. However, certain conditions must be met, reports the portal karlsruhe-insider.de.
The German portal described the federal state's idea - North Rhine-Westphalia. The local government decided to pay CAD 284 per month, which is approximately CAD 1,148, to its residents aged 16-26. However, they must meet an additional condition.
North Rhine-Westphalia to distribute money to young athletes
Residents of this federal state must actively participate in the region's sports life. To receive the additional funds, they should join one of the sports clubs and actively participate in training and activities. The only thing they need to do is submit the appropriate application.
The portal karlsruhe-insider.de emphasizes that in this way, the federal state wants to encourage youth to engage in sports. The program is set to launch in 2025.
North Rhine-Westphalia is the largest federal state in Germany by population. Data from 2022 show that the federal state had 18 million residents. The region's capital is Düsseldorf, and the largest city is Cologne. The most well-known sports team is Borussia Dortmund, this year's Champions League finalist in soccer.
