National research center for youth sports
National Research Centre for Youth Sports (NCYS) is an initiative aimed at promoting research, development, and innovation in children's and youth sports. The purpose is to create a knowledge hub for a sustainable and inclusive sports environment for young people, based on scientific evidence and proven experience.
Inauguration
The official opening of the National Research Centre for Youth Sports took place on October 16. Professor Alan L. Smith from Utah State University, honorary doctor at Karlstad University in 2025, officiated the inauguration.