The DOSB have sponsored the competition ©DOSB

Entries have closed for a German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) sponsored competition for young journalists run by the Association of German Sport Journalists (VDS).

Young journalists were invited to submit contributions on the topic "Sport in Corona Times" by yesterday’s deadline (January 20).

Journalists were able to submit newspaper, television or video articles for the competition, as well as online publications such as blog articles or radio reports.

Individuals and groups were able to take part.

All participants in the competition were required to have been born in 1993 or later.

Articles were required to have been published between January 1 and December 31 in 2020.

Young journalists were invited to submit contributions on the topic “Sport in Corona Times” ©Getty Images
Young journalists were invited to submit contributions on the topic “Sport in Corona Times” ©Getty Images

The VDS Young Talent Award has been backed by the DOSB.

The DOSB has provided €4,500 (£4,000/$5,400) in prize money.

The winner will receive €2,000 (£1,700/$2,400).

The runner-up and third place finisher will receive €1,500 (£1,300/$1,800) and €1,000 (£885/$1,200), respectively.