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19.12.2024
The European Union champions the use of sports as a catalyst for social cohesion and inclusion, especially for individuals with disabilities. However, addressing the specific needs of people with severe disabilities, such as cerebral palsy or tetraplegia, requires specialized attention. These individuals often face significant barriers, including the need for tailored assistance, adaptive equipment, and accessible facilities to participate in sports.
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16.12.2024
On the 16th of December 2024, the annual edition of the Sport Info Days took place at the European Commission building in Brussels, providing detailed information on the opportunities offered by the Erasmus+ sport strand to promote sport and physical activity at local, regional and national level. The event brought together 500 sports experts and was opened by Glenn Micallef, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport: "Sport is a pillar of inclusion in our societies and democracies, driving positive change for the better.
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16.12.2024
The ParaEMPOWER project is set to revolutionize parasport coaching by enhancing the quality of training and practices in organizations and institutions that prepare individuals to become parasport coaches. By building the capacity of organizations to work transnationally and across sectors, ParaEMPOWER aims to break down societal barriers and empower individuals with disabilities through the transformative power of sport in Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Serbia.
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13.12.2024
The Bet on Sport project addresses the growing issue of gambling addiction, particularly in sports betting, by leveraging the positive impact of sports and physical activities to support recovery. The initiative aims to promote sports participation as a tool for enhancing the mental and physical well-being of individuals struggling with gambling addiction across seven countries: Romania, Spain, Bulgaria, Greece, Finland, Italy, and Turkey.
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08.12.2024
In the period 05-08 December 2024, Milan, Italy, hosted the final partners' meeting of the SMS – Strong Mind for Success initiative. #SMS is an Erasmus Plus co-funded initiative aiming to build capacity in sport organizations nowadays in the field of mental care awareness and care towards youth athletes. Strong Mind for Success project focuses on delivering innovative education on how mental well-being can contribute to the successful development of young football players in Bulgaria, Italy, and Slovenia.
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05.12.2024
On the 4th and the 5th of December 2024, the final international partner meeting of the Carbon Neutral Sports Club Network – C ZERO SPORTS CLUB project took place in Milan, Italy. During the event the partners discussed the results achieved, including the implementation of the "Carbon Footprint Measurement Programme for Sports Organisations" and the lessons learned from its pilot implementation. The final steps for the establishment of the Carbon Neutral Sports Club Network and the roadmap for future sustainable activities were also presented.
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27.11.2024
The first meeting under the Empowering Grassroots Sport for Inclusion and Development – EGSID project took place in Tirana, Albania, in the period 24-27 November 2024. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Bulgarian sports development association (BDSA), which is the Bulgarian partner of the project, together with representatives of organizations from Albania and Spain.
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24.11.2024
More than 500 children participated in the first athletics competition of the season, held at the Asics Arena on the 24th of November. The sixth edition of the *Darko Team Baby Cup* brought together young athletes aged 4 to 13 in an innovative format with exercises from the "Kids Athletics" program and 50 and 60 meter sprints. All finishers received designer medals and a general warm-up before the races that reduced stress and created a pleasant atmosphere for participants, coaches and parents. The mascot, Darko Jr. the Wasp, supported the children and added to the spirit of the event.
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22.11.2024
In the period 10-22 November 2024, 10 coaches and administrators from sports institutions in Bulgaria took part in a specialized training held in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, organized as part of the US State Department for Sports Diplomacy initiative – Sport for Social Change and kindly hosted by PH International. The program aimed to share best practices and promote the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in education and sport through innovative approaches such as Unified Sports.
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21.11.2024
From November 19 to 21, Kraków, Poland hosted an "An Autism and Behaviour Management training for P.E. school teachers" (P.E.rfect) international partners' meeting dedicated to inclusive education, uniting collaborators from Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Spain, Poland, and the Republic of North Macedonia. Held at the Primary School with Integration Classes No. 12, the event provided an opportunity for the project team to review progress, evaluate deliverables, and assess the impact of efforts to create supportive educational environments for students with special needs.
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18.11.2024
In the period 14–18 November 2024 in Rijeka, Croatia, an international training course under the "European Week of Winter Sport – EWWS” (#BeWinterActive) project was held. The event brought together sports organisations from eight European countries to discuss opportunities to promote physical activity during the winter season through sustainable sports practices and raising awareness on climate change.
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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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