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The last day of European Motoball Championship in Budel, The Netherlands, began with youth team matches: the Netherlands lost  against the youth team of France with the result of 2-6. The youth team Germany drew with France with the result of 2-2. The day before the young Germans defeated the youth team Netherlands by 1-6. The young Germans became the first unnoficial champions of 2016  European Motoball Championship. All young teams showed good game skills, sign that they are capable of becoming senior team players soon.3rd place match: France-Belarus 0-5 The battle for the 3rd place began with great energy by Belarus players. They looked much more motivated and gave their all to overpower France in almost all aspects of the game. So it was a well deserved victory. Belarus proudly won their medals. Final: Russia-Germany 6-2 Russia was hungry for the title of Champions: they began their game carefully,

The last day of European Motoball Championship in Budel, The Netherlands, began with youth team matches: the Netherlands lost  against the youth team of France with the result of 2-6. The youth team Germany drew with France with the result of 2-2. The day before the young Germans defeated the youth team Netherlands by 1-6. The young Germans became the first unnoficial champions of 2016  European Motoball Championship. All young teams showed good game skills, sign that they are capable of becoming senior team players soon. 3rd place match: France-Belarus 0-5 The battle for the 3rd place began with great energy by Belarus players. They looked much more motivated and gave their all to overpower France in almost all aspects of the game. So it was a well deserved victory. Belarus proudly won their medals. Final: Russia-Germany 6-2 Russia was hungry for the title of Champions: they began their game

From the left Mr Stijn Rentmeesters, Dr Wolfgang Srb, Mr Oliver Rougraff, Mr Giuseppe Luongo and Mr Jos Driessen During the Fiat Professional MXGP of Belgium which took place at one of Belgium’s most famous tracks, Lommel, last weekend, the President of the FMB-BMB, Mr Oliver Rougraff, and the General Secretary of the FMB-BMB, Mr Stijn Rentmeesters, had a meeting on behalf of the Belgian Motorcycle Federation, FMB-BMB, with Youthstream President, Mr Giuseppe Luongo, FIM Europe President, Dr Wolfgang Srb, and FIM Board Member, Mr. Jos Driessen concerning the development and future of Motocross, especially focusing on youth activities that will assist and nurture young talent. They also discussed the calendars of the FIM Motocross World Championship and their national championship, and how they will be coordinated in 2017.As a result of the meeting, all parties are feeling positive and excited about the productivity of their cooperation.

Van de Bunt scored a double win at the ‘Schleizer Dreieck”: last weekend 32 riders took part to the third round of the FIM Europe Supermono Cup at the Schleizer Dreieck (Germany), which was held as a supporting program during the Superbike IDM-event. This round was born by a cooperation with the KTM Duke Battle and the Pro Mono-riders. The races were overshadowed by a serious accident during the second qualification, which occurred to Belgian rider Michael Verbrugghe, who suffered injuries at his shoulder, lung and, above all, vertebrae: he underwent surgery for 5 hours in his back but at the moment his legs are paralysed.In Race1 of the European Supermono-Cup the winner was Jerry van de Bunt (NED), in front of Mike Velthuijzen (NED) and Ezequiel Iturrioz (ARG) (photo1)Jerry van de Bunt on the Happeck Rotax 449 started this race from the pole. But Ezequiel Iturrioz on a HKR EVO2

Van de Bunt scored a double win at the ‘Schleizer Dreieck”: last weekend 32 riders took part to the third round of the FIM Europe Supermono Cup at the Schleizer Dreieck (Germany), which was held as a supporting program during the Superbike IDM-event. This round was born by a cooperation with the KTM Duke Battle and the Pro Mono-riders. The races were overshadowed by a serious accident during the second qualification, which occurred to Belgian rider Michael Verbrugghe, who suffered injuries at his shoulder, lung and, above all, vertebrae: he underwent surgery for 5 hours in his back but at the moment his legs are paralysed. In Race1 of the European Supermono-Cup the winner was Jerry van de Bunt (NED), in front of Mike Velthuijzen (NED) and Ezequiel Iturrioz (ARG) (photo1) Jerry van de Bunt on the Happeck Rotax 449 started this race from the pole. But Ezequiel Iturrioz on a

During the Fiat Professional MXGP of Belgium which took place at one of Belgium’s most famous tracks, Lommel, last weekend, the President of the FMB-BMB, Mr Oliver Rougraff, and the General Secretary of the FMB-BMB, Mr Stijn Rentmeesters, had a meeting on behalf of the Belgian Motorcycle Federation, FMB-BMB, with Youthstream President, Mr Giuseppe Luongo, FIM Europe President, Dr Wolfgang Srb, and FIM Board Member, Mr. Jos Driessen concerning the development and future of Motocross, especially focusing on youth activities that will assist and nurture young talent. They also discussed the calendars of the FIM Motocross World Championship and their national championship, and how they will be coordinated in 2017. As a result of the meeting, all parties are feeling positive and excited about the productivity of their cooperation.

A moment of the Conference with the opening by Prof. Gennaro Terracciano On Saturday 30th July 2016, the beautiful green surroundings of the Arcinazzo Highlands, near Rome (Italy), hosted the first edition of the Conference "The highlands on bike", dedicated to the moto-touring and to the ageless passion for the two wheels. The event, organized by the Municipality of Arcinazzo Romano, in cooperation with the University of Studies of Rome "Foro Italico" and with FIM Europe, was patronized by the FIM - International Motorcycle Federation - and by FMI - Italian Motorcycling Federation.The event was attended by professionals, amateurs, local motoclubs and curious people. The purpose of the meeting was the candidature, presented by the Mayor of Arcinazzo Romano Mr. Giacomo Troja, of the Arcinazzo Highlands as site of important National and International moto-touring events.Infact, this area has all that is necessary for this kind of events:•    It is near

MONACO (Principality of Monaco) – Following the release of the provisional calendar for the 2017 FIM Motocross World Championship, which did not include the European Championship EMX300 as a support class, it was bought to Youthstream’s attention that a large number of manufacturers, teams, riders, partners and fans would like to see the EMX300 championship continue. Due to its increase in popularity over the last few years, Youthstream have agreed to add the European Championship EMX300 class to the 2017 MXGP calendar.FIM Europe President, Dr Wolfgang Srb said: "I am very happy about this solution. The EMX300 class has developed very well and it is good for all of the parties involved that this European class remains within the FIM Motocross World Championship".

On Saturday 30th July 2016, the beautiful green surroundings of the Arcinazzo Highlands, near Rome (Italy), hosted the first edition of the Conference "The highlands on bike", dedicated to the moto-touring and to the ageless passion for the two wheels. The event, organized by the Municipality of Arcinazzo Romano, in cooperation with the University of Studies of Rome "Foro Italico" and with FIM Europe, was patronized by the FIM - International Motorcycle Federation - and by FMI - Italian Motorcycling Federation. The event was attended by professionals, amateurs, local motoclubs and curious people. The purpose of the meeting was the candidature, presented by the Mayor of Arcinazzo Romano Mr. Giacomo Troja, of the Arcinazzo Highlands as site of important National and International moto-touring events. Infact, this area has all that is necessary for this kind of events: •    It is near Rome but, at the same time, located in a

LOMMEL (Belgium) – During the Fiat Professional MXGP of Belgium, Youthstream President Mr. Giuseppe Luongo and FIM Europe President Dr. Wolfgang Srb had a very productive meeting with the President of Motorsportclub Teutschenthal Mr. Joachim Jahnke and the Deputy President of Motorsportclub Teutschenthal Mr. Günter Scholz. Youthstream is very delighted to announce that Teutschenthal will host the 2017 MXGP of Germany which will take place on the 14th of May 2017.