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08.11.2024
On November 8, 2024, "Vasil Levski" National Sports Academy and Bulgarian sports development association (BSDA) made another significant step towards consolidating their long-standing partnership for the benefit of Bulgarian sport by signing an agreement for joint activities. This document reinforces the successes already achieved and outlines the way for further expansion of the cooperation. The signatures to the agreement were affixed by the Rector of the NSA, Prof. Krasimir Petkov and the chairperson of BSDA, Joanna Dochevska. The meeting was attended by Assoc. Prof. Stefka Dzhobova and Ivaylo Zdravkov – representatives of both institutions, who discussed the prospects for new joint initiatives.
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07.11.2024
The HER SPORT project aims to promote social inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities in sports for girls aged 13-17, especially those in remote or rural areas. The primary goal is to improve the quality of life for these girls by promoting equal access to sports as a tool for social inclusion. The project specifically targets 200 girls who are at risk of not participating in sports and provides training for 32 sports coaches and club directors on key topics related to inclusion and equality in sports.
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07.11.2024
The "Empowering Grassroots Sport for Inclusion and Development" (EGSID) project is an inspiring initiative that uses the power of sports to drive social change, aiming to uplift marginalized communities through increased access to sports. Recognizing that sport is more than just physical activity, EGSID views it as a powerful tool to foster social inclusion, promote health, and enhance overall well-being. This project is particularly focused on creating a sense of belonging for underserved groups by bridging social divides and cultivating a cohesive community spirit.
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06.11.2024
On October 23rd and November 6th, 2024, Bulgarian sports development association organized two local conferences under the "Orienteering with Snorkeling” project, which is aimed at children with special educational needs. The events were attended by coaches, specialists and teachers working with children with disabilities, as well as with their peers without disabilities. The main aim of the initiative is to provide children with disabilities the opportunity to engage in orienteering and diving activities in a shallow marine environment, pools or lakes, alongside their peers.
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05.11.2024
In the period 1-5 November 2024, an international training on Inclusive Orienteering took place in Larnaca, Cyprus, as part of the "IOFA – Inclusive Orienteering for All" project. The event brought together five sport experts in orienteering and adapted sports, from each of the partner countries, in order to develop their skills in Trail Orienteering (Trail-O) and broaden their understanding of inclusive sport practices.
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24.10.2024
The project "UPSkilling Coaches: A New Methodology to Empower Female Coaches in Minority Sports" is the result of a synergistic partnership between organizations from four European countries – Italy, Bulgaria, Lithuania, and Hungary. With a primary focus on empowering female coaches in minority sports, the project introduces groundbreaking training tools to enhance skills, coaching quality, and employability.
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24.10.2024
The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Sport Training (FRIST) project is aimed at equipping sport sector professionals with advanced digital skills to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital era. The project's overarching goal is to catalyse digital transformation within sport organisations by offering a state-of-the-art training programme. This programme seeks to address several specific objectives: firstly, to close the digital skills gap among sport professionals; secondly, to foster inclusivity by ensuring that the training is accessible to a diverse range of participants; and thirdly, to encourage cross-sector collaboration, leveraging insights and expertise from various fields to enrich the training content and methodology.
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16.10.2024
On October 16, 2024, the Industry 5.0 Community of Practice (CoP 5.0) held its plenary session and the event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the role of Industry 5.0 in enhancing the long-term competitiveness of EU industries. Bulgarian Sports Development Association (BSDA) proudly took part in the event as a member of the CoP 5.0 network, furthering its commitment to integrating cutting-edge practices in the field of sports development.
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16.10.2024
On October 16, 2024, Bulgarian sports development association successfully realized a local event in Sofia under the Orienteering with Snorkeling project. The initiative focuses on orienteering and snorkeling activities in a shallow marine environment, pools and lakes and aims to bring together children with disabilities with their peers without disabilities.
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12.10.2024
The international meeting for the #Train4Family project took place on October 11-12, 2024, in Palermo, Italy, gathering representatives from several countries to discuss key topics and project progress. The meeting was attended by Joanna Dochevska and Stefka Dzhobova – representatives of Bulgarian sports development association, partner in the initiative from Bulgaria. The first day featured presentations of the Multinational Report and eLearning platform, which provide educational resources for families of children with disabilities and sports specialists.
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07.10.2024
In the period 4-7 October 2024, the final international partner meeting of the Sport Community Against Eating Disorders (SCAED) project took place in Skopje, North Macedonia. The project was co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union and was attended by representatives from six European organisations, including Bulgaria, Italy, Poland, North Macedonia, Croatia and Greece. Ivaylo Zdravkov, board member of Bulgarian sports development association and Nikola Zdravkov, coordinator of the Youth Section of BSDA took part in the meeting.
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02.10.2024
On the 2nd of October 2024, coaches, students and young football players from the “Vasil Levski” NSA School officially started their training sessions in support of the SMS – Strong Mind for Success initiative. During the event the participants received specially developed #SMS handbooks created within the project. These handbooks provide important mental health resources and are aimed at raising awareness of the importance of mental wellbeing among young athletes.
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01.10.2024
On October 1st, 2024, at the "Vasil Levski" National Sports Academy in Sofia, a national training was held under the title "An Autism and Behaviour Management training for P.E. School Teachers" (P.E.rfect), organized by Bulgarian sports development association. The event aimed to improve the competences of coaches, sports specialists and physical education teachers for working with children with autism spectrum disorders in order to include them more effectively in the education system and sports activities. The training provided participants with practical and theoretical guidance that will help them integrate these students into the learning environment in the most appropriate way.
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29.09.2024
On September 29th 2024, at the "Vasil Levski" National Stadium in Sofia, Darko Team "Sprint Cup 2024" was held, which was part of the European Week of Sport and marked the beginning of the new season in the school. This event was part of the "Carbon Neutral Sports Clubs Network – C ZERO SPORT CLUBS" initiative, which is co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Commission. The project aims to encourage small sports clubs in Europe to take concrete action to protect the climate by implementing eco-friendly management practices and using digital tools.
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28.09.2024
The European Week of Sport #BeActive takes place annually between 23 and 30 September, and during its 10th edition, which took place in 2024, all residents and guests of Sofia had the opportunity to be part of the biggest sports celebration in Europe. The European Week of Sport is an initiative of the European Commission that has been taking place in September across Europe since 2015. The week, which takes the form of an awareness-raising campaign, promotes the many benefits of sport and physical activity and is open to all, regardless of age, background or physical condition.
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27.09.2024
From 23 to 30 September 2024, the European Week of Sport, an initiative of the European Commission under the motto #BeActive, inspires thousands of people across Europe to get involved in sport and physical activity. The event aims to raise awareness about the importance of an active lifestyle and encourage citizens to move more.
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27.09.2024
The #BeActiveTogether project is firmly grounded in the urgent need to combat discrimination and social exclusion experienced by individuals with intellectual disabilities. It recognizes that sports can be a transformative force, as demonstrated by the project's plan to provide international sports opportunities for these underserved communities, including those living in institutions. By offering them the chance to participate in national and international actions, such as the planned #BeActiveTogether sport events, the project directly translates the EU's commitment to freedom of movement into a tangible experience for participants.
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26.09.2024
On September 26, 2024, Bulgarian sports development association organized a local conference within the "Carbon Neutral Sports Club Network – C ZERO SPORTS CLUB" project. The event brought together representatives of sports clubs and public figures interested in the environmental challenges facing the sports sector. The main highlight of the conference was the presentation of the "Carbon Footprint Measurement Programme for Sports Organisations", created within the project. The programme aims to support sports clubs in understanding and measuring their environmental footprint, while providing concrete tools and guidance to reduce carbon emissions.
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18.09.2024
The SPORT - Strengthening Potentials through Opportunities, Respect, and Team-spirit project is designed to advance inclusivity and accessibility in sports, with a particular emphasis on individuals with intellectual disabilities. It aims to nurture cross-cultural collaboration and the exchange of ideas within the sphere of inclusive sports. Through various activities such as capacity-building workshops tailored for coaches and sports administrators, the project focuses on inclusive sports practices, adapted physical education, and strategies for engaging the community.
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11.09.2024
On the 11th of September 2024, Joanna Dochevska, representative of Bulgarian sports development association (BSDA) took part in the annual SHARE 2.0 conference, which took place in Brussels, Belgium. The event brought together leading experts and organisations from different sectors to discuss the future of sport, innovation and sustainable development. The conference opened with a welcome address by Normunds Poppens, Deputy Director-General of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), and continued with a series of interactive sessions and small group discussions covering topics such as youth mental health, digitalisation in sport and environmental action in sports organisations.
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04.09.2024
On September 4th 2024, an online capacity building event on European funding for sustainable sports infrastructure was held. The event was part of the SHARE 2.0 Community of Practice (CoP) initiative for EU funding. The main objective of the event was to provide participants with valuable information on the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and funding opportunities for sustainable sport projects.
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03.09.2024
On the 3rd of September 2024, at the "Vasil Levski" National sports academy, Bulgarian sports development association held a dissemination event under the Showdown and OR. with SNORKELING – Orienteering with Snorkeling, projects. The event aimed to introduce the initiatives to the sports professionals, trainers, coaches and sports educators. These initiatives are aimed at young people and children with physical or visual impairments and their partners, and their objective is to promote sport as an effective tool to improve their physical, mental and social well-being. Unfortunately, people with disabilities are often excluded from or refused participation in sporting activities due to various barriers such as lack of training and opportunities to compete, insufficient awareness of how to include people with disabilities and inaccessible facilities.
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30.08.2024
In the period 27-30 August 2024, an international sports event was held within the Orienteering with Snorkeling project in Sakarya, Turkey. The initiative is aimed at young people with physical disabilities and their partners, and included a total of three Bulgarian pairs of athletes, as well as participants from Turkey and the Republic of North Macedonia.
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28.08.2024
On the 28th of August 2024, the “Vasil Levski” National Sports Academy women's team officially started its preparations for the 2024/25 season with the support of the SMS – Strong Mind for Success initiative. Head Coach Valentina Gospodinova, 17-time champion of Bulgaria and former national athlete, presented the #SMS – Strong Mind for Success handbook to the team. This resource aims to support the mental health of the young players and is going to be a key element in their preparation for upcoming matches, including the upcoming match against Ludogorets 1945 and their participation in the Women's Champions League. We wish success to the champions of “Vasil Levski” National Sports Academy!
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21.08.2024
Bulgarian sports development association (BSDA) took part in a work meeting on youth policy, organized by the Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) in its role as National Agency for the European Programmes Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps. The meeting took place on the 21st of August 2024 in Sofia and was attended by Petar Mladenov – Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Youth and Sport, Nikolay Spasov, Executive Director of the HRDC, Dimka Radeva – Secretary General of the HRDC, Vesela Mareva – Director of the Youth Policies Directorate at the MYS and Atanas Radev – Chairperson of the National Youth Forum, as well as 50 youth organizations from across the country. Current challenges and issues in the youth sector were discussed.
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19.08.2024
Bulgarian sports development association successfully implemented a series of activities under the Orienteering with Snorkeling project in the period until August 2024. The initiative was aimed at young people with physical disabilities and their partners and included a total of nine sessions – six on the seaside in Ravda and three in a swimming pool in Sofia.
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08.08.2024
In the period 5-11 August 2024 in the city of Sofia, the 11th European Showdown Championships is taking place, which is a long-awaited event for the sports community in Bulgaria. In 2020, our country was approved to host the European Showdown Championships, but due to the pandemic, the championships was not held. Four years later, thanks to the efforts of the "Sports for the Visually Impaired Federation ", the bid to host was again approved by both the "Ministry of Youth and Sports" and the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA).
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