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WINTER EYOF – ŚLĄSK-BESKIDY, POLAND 2009
15 – 20 February, 2009.

ŚLĄSK-BESKIDY 2009 in numbers

1615
ATHLETES
9
DISCIPLINES
47
NATIONS
6
DAYS
31
MEDAL EVENTS

STORIES

The young Russian athletes showcased their judo abilities and talent, dominating the -81kg, -90kg, and +90kg categories. Mikhail Igolnikov, Sultan Abdullaev, and Ruslan Shakhbazov each took gold in their respective weight classes, highlighting Russia’s strength in judo.
Slovenian tennis player Viktória Kužmová elevated Slovenia to the top of the tennis medal table. She won gold in the girls’ singles category and, alongside her partner Tereza Mihalíková, secured another gold in the doubles, showcasing her exceptional talent and versatility.
Young British gymnast Nile Wilson delivered outstanding performances at EYOF 2013, winning gold in both the Pommel Horse and Still Rings. He also earned a silver medal in the All-Around event, demonstrating his remarkable skill and potential in gymnastics.

MEDALS RANKING

bronze silver gold TOTAL
CZE 1 flag-CZE Czech Republic 8 9 9 26
GER 2 flag-GER Germany 4 6 4 14
FIN 3 flag-FIN Finland 4 0 2 6
AUT 4 flag-AUT Austria 3 4 1 8
NOR 5 flag-NOR Norway 2 3 2 7
SUI 6 flag-SUI Switzerland 2 2 5 9
SWE 7 flag-SWE Sweden 2 2 1 5
RUS 8 flag-RUS Russian Federation 2 1 2 5
SLO 9 flag-SLO Slovenia 2 0 2 4
POL 10 flag-POL Poland 1 2 1 4
FRA 11 flag-FRA France 1 1 2 4
BUL 12 flag-BUL Bulgaria 0 1 0 1
TOTAL 31 31 31 93


SPORTS

  • Alpine Skiing
  • Biathlon
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Curling
  • Figure Skating
  • Ice Hockey
  • Nordic Combined
  • Ski Jumping
  • Snowboarding

ABOUT ŚLĄSK-BESKIDY 2009

The 2009 edition of the Winter EYOF was held in the Silesian Voivodeship of Poland, where athletes from across Europe gathered to compete in the region’s winter sports facilities. Events ranged from alpine skiing to curling to figure skating, with Poland stepping up as a host capable of managing a large-scale youth sports festival. The Silesian setting, with its combination of urban and natural environments, gave the 1615 participants a varied and exciting experience.

Ready to shine!