Princess Charlene of Monaco was all smiles as she showed her support for a students’ design competition that produced the new jersey for the Impis U16 rugby team, an initiative backed by her Foundation. 

The Monegasque Rugby Federation, in collaboration with the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, recently hosted the creative competition that brought together over 80 eager students from Collège Charles III. The contest was aimed at designing the new jersey for the Impis U16 rugby team and saw participation from students across all secondary school grades, from 6ème to 3ème.

The event was attended by notable figures including Princess Charlene of Monaco, Monaco’s Director of Education Jean-Philippe Vinci, and Gareth Wittstock, Secretary General of the Princess Charlene Foundation and Honorary President of the Monegasque Rugby Federation.

The winning design was praised for its artistic creativity and will be worn by the young Impis U16 players at the prestigious Dubai 7s tournament later this year. The winner received a unique jersey, signed by every player on the team, marking a special moment for the student and for Monaco’s sports community.

The Impis U16 team, composed of talented athletes from the Rugby Exchange programme, reflects the collaborative efforts between the Federation and the Foundation.

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