DNA has brought exciting new competition opportunities to athletics that will increase the prospects for rising stars and other club-level athletes to gain valuable international experience and surely strengthen Europe’s continental club system.

The small, mix-gender team format of DNA will make it financially realistic for a greater number of clubs, and other grassroots organisations, such as sports schools, to take part in or to host continental-level events.

Since 2022 the focus has been on engaging teams in the U20 age-group as three editions of the European DNA U20 Clubs, dubbed “The Clash of the Clubs” on social media, have been successfully delivered.

The 12-team, two-day tournament in late summer where post-event celebrations have already become legendary has proven popular with participants, who value the special atmosphere of a high-profile competition where every athlete’s performance counts towards their team’s final result.

No less than 23 different teams from 15 countries have taken part in the Clash at least once, with several returning for a second or even third time, and many clubs have expressed their interest to stage a future edition of the event.

For more details and insight on the success of the European DNA U20 Clubs click here.

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