Northern Ireland's Young Cup Stackers Aim for European Championship Glory
Met the kids hoping to become European cup-stacking champions
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Five competitors from Northern Ireland, including three children, are set to participate in the European Sport Stacking Championships in Alicante, Spain. Led by reigning champion Laura Beacom, they aim for success in this fast-paced sport that involves stacking cups in record times.
- 01Five competitors from Northern Ireland will represent Team GB at the European Sport Stacking Championships in Spain.
- 02Laura Beacom, the current European champion, has won multiple titles and holds European records.
- 03Young competitors Ivy and Logan from Randalstown are also excited to showcase their skills.
- 04The sport is self-funded, presenting financial challenges for participants.
- 05Laura Beacom plans to expand sport stacking in Northern Ireland by starting a new club in Belfast.
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Five competitors from Northern Ireland will compete at the European Sport Stacking Championships in Alicante, Spain, from April 17 to 19. The team is led by 22-year-old Laura Beacom, the reigning European champion, who has won the title in 2022, 2023, and 2024 and holds two European records. Laura discovered sport stacking at age 12 through a YouTube video and has since become the national coach for Great Britain. Among the competitors are siblings Ivy and Logan, who have developed a passion for the sport, practicing daily. The sport requires participants to stack cups in predetermined sequences as quickly as possible, with Laura's best time being under two seconds. The sport is self-funded, making it financially challenging for competitors. Laura hopes to start a new sport stacking club in Belfast to further promote the activity across Northern Ireland.
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The growth of sport stacking in Northern Ireland could provide more recreational opportunities for children, promoting physical activity and teamwork.
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