Three-time European champion at just 10 — draughts player Yasmina Lamberte
Young draughts player Yasmina Lamberte, only 10 years old, has become a three-time European champion, defeating dozens of opponents from seven countries at the latest tournament.
A young draughts talent, Yasmina Lamberte, has already won the European championship title three times — remarkable for an athlete who is only 10 years old. Her achievements mark her as one of the standout young players on the international circuit.
Beating dozens of rivals
At the most recent European championship, Lamberte managed to defeat between 22 and 36 opponents, depending on the specific tournament format. Those rivals came from seven different countries, underscoring the broad international field she competed against and her ability to hold her own against players from a variety of draughts traditions.
The young player has already established herself as one of the most promising talents in her age category. Winning three European titles by age 10 points to exceptional ability paired with dedicated training.
Draughts has long-standing traditions in Latvia and across Europe, and the success of young players in international competitions is seen as an important contribution to keeping the sport popular among the newer generations.
