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NYC Youth Cup Makes History: Handball Shines, GISNY Reigns

🏆 7 schools. 36 teams. 54 matches. 300+ students. In just 5.5 hours, NYC witnessed history. 🏆

GISNY swept the tournament, taking home both the boys and girls championships. The boys edged out Lycee 4 in a 7:6 thriller. The girls? Pure dominance—28 goals scored, just 1 allowed.

Standouts of the Day:

  • 🔥 Girls MVP — Selma (Lycee 3)

  • 🧤 Girls MVG — Frederika (GISNY)

  • 🔥 Boys MVP — Ludwig (GISNY)

  • 🧤 Boys MVG — Nicolas (Lycee 4)

Massive thanks to Lycée Français de New York for hosting this unforgettable day. And shoutout to all the schools: LYCÉE, GISNY, FASNY, FAA, L’ÉCOLE, MS217, LYCEUM KENNEDY — you made it special.

The 1st NYC Youth Cup is officially in the books. Next year? Bigger. Louder. Bolder. Let’s grow the game. 💥

Girls Final Standings

1st – GISNY
2nd – FASNY
3rd – Lycee 1
4th – Lycee 2
5th – FAA1
6th – Lycee 9
7th – FAA 3
8th – Lycee 4
9th – Lycee 6
10th – The Ecole 1
11th – Lycee 5
12th – Lycee 7
13th – Kennedy 1
14th – Lycee 3
15th – Kennedy 2
16th – FAA 2
17th – The Ecole 2
18th – Lycee 8

Boys Final Standings

1st – GISNY
2nd – Lycee 4
3rd – FASNY
4th – Lycee 9
5th – The Ecole 1
6th – Lycee 6
7th – MS 217
8th – The Ecole 2
9th – FAA 1
10th – FAA 2
11th – Lycee 3
12th – Lycee 1
13th – Lycee 5
14th – Kennedy 1
15th – Lycee 10
16th – Lycee 8
17th – Lycee 7
18th – Lycee 2

Graphic promoting the NYC Youth Cup sports event with a stylized figure playing volleyball, date May 28, 2025, at Lycée Français de New York.

The 1st NYC Youth Handball Cup, hosted by NYC Team Handball Club and Lycée Français de New York, marks a historic milestone for youth sports in the city.

On May 28, 2025, over 300 students from 7 schools will take the court, representing 36 teams—18 girls teams and 18 boys teams—in a one-day celebration of competition, friendships, and the Olympic spirit of handball.

This groundbreaking tournament is the first of its kind in New York City, setting the stage for a new tradition that empowers young athletes, builds community, and introduces handball to the next generation.

🌟 Our Philosophy

The NYC Youth Cup is about joy, teamwork, discovery, and community. We play hard, play fair, and—most importantly—we keep the game moving.

🏆 NYC Cup – Game Rules

Fun. Fast. Fair. Let the Game Flow.