Who is the Most Influential Upcoming Teen Sports Superstars?

Did you know that wrestling is believed to be the oldest sport known to man? And did you also know that the first Olympic games were recorded in 776 BCE in Olympia? Fortunately, sports are eternal but unfortunately, the players are not. And that’s why it’s important to celebrate our sportsmen by giving them an honorable mention while we still have the time to do so. Please read on to find out some of the upcoming teen sports superstars.

4 Must Know About Upcoming Teen Sports Superstars

Below are some of the a-list upcoming teen sports superstars who are definitely going to dominate the sports industry in the coming years;

4. Unnati Hooda

At 15 years old, Unnati Hooda is making major strides in Badminton sports since she became an active player in 2021. In 2022 this vibrant and talented Indian girl won the 2022 Odisha Open tournament women’s singles match which saw her win her first ever BWF World Tour tournament. In 2022 she was awarded a silver medal after being the runner-up in women’s singles at the 2022 Badminton Asia Junior U17 and U15 championships.

3. Ksenia Efremova

Ksenia Efremova was born in Moscow, Russia on the 28th day of April 2009. This fast-rising tennis superstar resides with her mother Julia Efremova in Boit, France. Apart from being a teen professional tennis player, Ksenia, also thrives at gymnastics, swimming, dancing, and playing piano.

At her tender age, she has been able to get endorsement deals from Nike and Yonex. This young talented girl whose favorite player is Rodger Federer has won over four titles on the ITF Junior Tour. As of 2023, this 14-year-old girl has been ranked 370th in the ITF world junior rankings.

2. JURAJ SLAFKOVSKY

Enhanced mental strength, unmatched endurance, toned muscular strength, and improved coordination and balance are some of the benefits Juraj Slafkovsky enjoys as a professional ice hockey player. Born on 30 March 2004, this Slovakian national with a height of 6.2 feet had his career debut on the international scene in 2021 during the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship.

In 2022, Juraj scored seven goals in the 2022 Winter Olympics which saw him voted as the MVP of the tournament. His refined skills also led Slovakia to win its first Olympic Bronze medal in Ice Hockey.

1. VICTOR WEMBANYAMA BASKETBALL

This 7 feet and 4 inches tall French national Victor Wembanyama was born on 4th January 2004 in Le Chesnay, France. He began his basketball career at the age of 15 years where he played for Nanterre 92 for two years before joining ASVEL. During his time in ASVEL, he won the PRO A title. He, later on, got signed with Metropolitans 92. As of 2023 this talented 19-year-old sports teen superstar has been named an LNB All-Star on 2 occasions and has also won the All-Star Game MVP once.

His great sportsmanship skills can be attributed to his parents’ and grandparents’ sportsmanship and basketball skills given the fact that his mum is a former basketball coach and his father was a track and field athlete. His grandparents were also professional basketball players. Basketball analysts have termed him as a competent three-point shooter whose jump shots are difficult to block.