Jean-Marc Johannes has been selected for the 2026 International Festival of Youth in Russia.
South African professional skateboarder Jean-Marc Johannes has been officially selected to represent South Africa at the 2026 International Festival of Youth.
Taking place in Yekaterinburg, Russia, from September 11 to 17, the festival functions as an international leadership gathering rather than a sports competition, serving as the opening leg before Johannes heads to Stavropol for the KARDO World Series Finals from September 16 to 20
Organised by the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs under the Youth and Children national project, the gathering convenes 10,000 participants aged 14 to 35 from over 180 countries to collaborate on global issues, leadership development, and cultural exchange.
"Being considered for this selection and receiving recognition not just on the board is a tremendous privilege," Johannes told IOL.
