Dedicated to the players, fans, and dreamers who make the FIFA World Cup a symbol of teamwork and determination, the Rising Star Magazine is proud to spotlight the stories and moments that inspire us both on and off the field. The 2026 FIFA match will be hosted across the North …
Read More »FIFA World Cup 2026: What’s New?
By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Notice: Dedicated to the players, fans, and dreamers who make the FIFA World Cup a symbol of teamwork and determination, the Rising Star Magazine is proud to spotlight the stories and moments that inspire us both on and off the field. In a world that …
Read More »The Biggest Soccer Question: Messi or Ronaldo?
By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Notice: Dedicated to the players, fans, and dreamers who make the FIFA World Cup a symbol of teamwork and determination, the Rising Star Magazine is proud to spotlight the stories and moments that inspire us both on and off the field. Few debates in sports …
Read More »How the FIFA Came to Be
By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Notice: Dedicated to the players, fans, and dreamers who make the FIFA World Cup a symbol of teamwork and determination, the Rising Star Magazine is proud to spotlight the stories and moments that inspire us both on and off the field. Every four years, around …
Read More »Snooker, Another Underrated Sport?
By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Snooker is a precision sport that requires strategy, patience, and skill into a uniquely challenging game, not to be confused with pool. Played on a large rectangular table covered in green baize, snooker uses 21 balls: 15 red balls, six colored balls, and one white …
Read More »Are Referees Being Mistreated?
By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Referees are part of nearly every sport, yet they are often treated like they aren’t a part of them. Players and coaches have always relied on officials to keep games fair and organized, but the way referees are treated during games raises an important question: …
Read More »The Athlete’s Greatest Enemy Might Not Be Their Opponent
By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 In sports, it’s common to focus on your opponent. However, most athletes agree that one of the true challenges you face are the conditions surrounding you, both mental and physical. For example, one of the most powerful factors of a game’s outcome is the athlete’s …
Read More »The Downside of Monotasking Sports
By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Focusing on one sport at a young age is becoming more common, especially as competition increases and the pressure to succeed before high school graduation rises. While specializing in a single sport can help athletes develop skills faster, it can also lead to negative outcomes. …
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