The Monegasque Rugby Federation, in partnership with the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, recently organized a creative competition which mobilized more than 80 enthusiastic students from Collège Charles III. The competition, open to students from sixth to ninth grade, aimed to design the new jersey for the Impis U16 team, a youth rugby team founded by HSH Princess Charlene.
The event took place in the presence of Princess Charlene, alongside personalities such as Jean-Philippe Vinci, Director of National Education of Monaco; Gareth Wittstock, Secretary General of the Princess Charlene Foundation and Honorary President of the Monegasque Rugby Federation; Thierry Danthez, vice-president of the Rugby Federation; Pascal Granero, Director of the Princess Charlene Foundation; and Nicolas Bonnet, national technical director of the Rugby Federation.
The winner of the competition, praised for their artistic talent, received a unique jersey signed by each member of the Impis U16 team. This jersey will be proudly worn by young players during the Dubai 7s tournament, marking a landmark moment for the Monegasque sporting community.
The Impis U16 team is made up of promising young athletes from the Rugby Exchange program, a collaboration between the Federation and the Foundation. These talented players will have the honor of participating in the prestigious Dubai 7s tournament at the end of the year.
Images courtesy of Eric Mathon – Prince’s Palace
