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26.11.2023
On November 26th, hundreds of children from across the country gathered in Sofia to participate in the fourth edition of the sprint tournament for children, "Darko Team Baby Cup." Despite the severe meteorological conditions, 370 children aged 4 to 13 participated in the 50 and 60-meter races at the "Festivalna" hall.
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22.11.2023
On November 22, 2023, an inclusive #SWIM training took place in Sofia, demonstrating that children with special needs can swim without fear. #SWIM – Swim Without Fear, is an initiative aiming to overcome hydrophobia in an innovative and distinctive way by developing a handbook of best practices. This resource will be beneficial for both parents and organizations involved in swimming.
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20.11.2023
The #BeActive Awards are part of the European Commission’s annual European Week of Sport campaign. The awards recognise and celebrate individuals and organisations who have demonstrated their commitment to promoting active lifestyles across Europe. The #BeActive Awards 2023 are designed to celebrate organisations and projects that have thrivingly promoted sport and physical activity throughout Europe and in 2023 include four categories:
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20.11.2023
On November 20, 2023, a meeting was held in Sofia, gathering specialists from the Adapted Physical Activity sector from Greece and Bulgaria. Students and the leading lecturer in Adapted Physical Education, Professor Christina Evangelinou, who has been in the Physical Education and Sports Department at the Aristotle University branch in Serres since 2003, participated. Renowned Bulgarian specialists in inclusive sports, Stefka Djobova and Ivelina Kirilova, presented the "Adapted Physical Activity and Sports" program at the NSA "Vasil Levski," which is increasingly attractive for sports professionals.
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16.11.2023
On November 16, 2023, the first meeting of the consortium, which will implement the #Train4Family initiative, gathered representatives from partner organizations in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Turkey, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain. The partners discussed the project's activities, the project timeline, as well as the initial steps to kick off the work on #Train4Family.
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15.11.2023
On 15.11.2023, in the town of Karlovo, the SONIC START sports festival - 15 YEARS TOGETHER and BEYOND with 15 challenges for 15 teams in 15 activities took place, marking the anniversary of a socially responsible company providing successful reintegration for children and adults into society. Representatives of the BSDA took part in the event and supported the celebration of Community facility for people with intellectual disabilities in Banja town - an institution with which BSDA has been successfully partnering for over 10 years.
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13.11.2023
On November 13, 2023, at the National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski" in Sofia, the Bulgarian Sports Development Association held an event as part of the "Multisport Community Experience" project, engaging sports educators, coaches, and students. The project is a collaborative partnership with five partner organizations: the Bulgarian Sports Development Association (Bulgaria), Sports Association in Dubrovnik (Croatia), European Platform for Sports Innovation (Belgium), NGO Nest Berlin (Germany), and the University of Thessaly (Greece).
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10.11.2023
On November 10, 2023, within the fifteenth International Scientific Congress "Challenges and Perspectives of Sports Science," the Bulgarian Sports Development Association introduced ongoing activities and initiatives, including research findings from the innovative action #SWIM - Swim Without Fear, to leading scholars, coaches, and experts from Bulgaria and abroad. The research highlighted that hydrophobia is not an uncommon phenomenon, with many children experiencing fear or anxiety related to water. It's crucial to recognize and address these fears to ensure that children can enjoy water activities safely.
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09.11.2023
On November 9, 2023, at the National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski" in Sofia, the Bulgarian Sports Development Association held an event as part of the "Multisport Community Experience" project, engaging sports educators, coaches, and students. The project is a collaborative partnership with five partner organizations: the Bulgarian Sports Development Association (Bulgaria), Sports Association in Dubrovnik (Croatia), European Platform for Sports Innovation (Belgium), NGO Nest Berlin (Germany), and the University of Thessaly (Greece).
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08.11.2023
Participating in sports has been associated with a number of benefits for one's physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Unfortunately, individuals with disabilities are often excluded or discouraged from participating in sports due to various barriers such as a lack of training and competition opportunities, inadequate awareness on how to include people with disabilities, and inaccessible facilities. On November 8, 2023, the first online meeting within the SHOWDOWN initiative took place, bringing together partners from Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain.
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27.10.2023
On October 27, 2023, in Sofia, Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Sports Development Association organized a training course as part of the 'SCAED - Sport Community Against Eating Disorders' initiative. Coaches and sports specialists from Bulgaria participated in the event, where topics such as the challenges faced by athletes, parents, coaches, and sports organizations related to eating disorders and dietary habits were presented and discussed, as well as the goals and activities of the project, as well as its future actions in Bulgaria, were commented on.
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26.10.2023
DevelpMENS: Youngsters personal and social development through self-determination theory, critical thinking and media literacy is a transnational project that brings together a consortium of partners from 6 different countries, including Italy (L'ORMA - applicant), Croatia (Vere Montis), Bulgaria (BSDA) (Programme Countries) and Bosnia (BRAVO), Albania (New Vision), and Kosovo (Heimerer College) (Region 1 – Western Balkans Countries). The project amins at enhancing the personal and social development of young people through the integration of self-determination theory, critical thinking, and media literacy into formal, non-formal, and informal education. It involves conducting scientific research and focus groups on self-determination theory, intrinsic motivation, and soft skills, developing educational content based on the research findings, and creating a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to disseminate the knowledge and skills acquired.
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23.10.2023
On October 23, 2023, in Sofia, Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Sports Development Association organized a training course as part of the 'SCAED - Sport Community Against Eating Disorders' initiative. Coaches and sports specialists from Bulgaria participated in the event, where topics such as the challenges faced by athletes, parents, coaches, and sports organizations related to eating disorders and dietary habits were presented and discussed, as well as the goals and activities of the project, as well as its future actions in Bulgaria, were commented on.
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21.10.2023
On October 21, 2023, the "Dad and Me – Athletes" event took place at the National Stadium "Vasil Levski," organized by the Darko Team Athletics School. The athletic competition gathered over 100 children and their partners in a sprint, competing in a 2x50-meter relay. The event kicked off with an adapted start, featuring participants from the Sports Club "BG and Sport for All" and the Sports Club "Adapted Sports". Among the partners were students majoring in "Adapted Physical Activity and Sports" at the National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski," a program becoming increasingly attractive for sports specialists.
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20.10.2023
Families play an important role in society, both in human sustenance and individual development. Sport has tremendous potential for bringing parents and children together in a healthy and playful environment. Children with disabilities often lead a passive lifestyle due to a lack of adapted sports content and unhealthy nutrition which has negative consequences on their health. Families of children with disabilities are usually not properly instructed in the methods of conducting sports or nutrition by which they could contribute to improving the lives of their children.
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20.10.2023
UNICEF reports that nearly 240 million children in the world today have some form of disability. New report from UNICEF exposes the depth of deprivation experienced by the 1 in 10 children with disabilities worldwide across several indicators of well-being, including health, education and protection. Also, the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities states that all children and young people should be able to grow up together for the benefit of all, showing respect for others, and EU’s role is to promote the protection of the rights of the child as an EU objective as well as its competence to combat discrimination based on disability.
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19.10.2023
On October 19, 2023, the second meeting of the Public Council at the Committee for Citizens' Participation and Interaction with Civil Society at the Forty-Ninth National Assembly took place. After an open procedure for the selection of members in the Public Council, the "Bulgarian Sports Development Association" was chosen as the main representative in the field of competence "Physical Education and Sports." In this meeting, the "Bulgarian Sports Development Association" was represented by Yoanna Dochevska, the organization's chairperson.
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19.10.2023
On October 19, 2023, in Sofia, Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Sports Development Association organized a training course as part of the 'SCAED - Sport Community Against Eating Disorders' initiative. Coaches and sports specialists from Bulgaria participated in the event, where topics such as the challenges faced by athletes, parents, coaches, and sports organizations related to eating disorders and dietary habits were presented and discussed, as well as the goals and activities of the project, as well as its future actions in Bulgaria, were commented on.
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19.10.2023
- Welcome to the SMILE Podcast: Empowering Lives Through Sports and Inclusion
Welcome to the SMILE podcast, where Sport, Motivation, Inclusion, Leadership, and Engagement come together to create a transformative experience. We are thrilled to take you on an inspiring journey into the heart of the #SMILE initiative.
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19.10.2023
In a compelling episode of the SWIM Without Fear podcast, listeners are invited to embark on a journey that resonates deeply with parents and coaches alike. This #SWIM podcast delves into the challenges of overcoming hydrophobia in early childhood. Hydrophobia, or the fear of water, can be a significant hurdle for young children and their families.
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17.10.2023
On October 17, 2023, the Bulgarian Sports Development Association conducted an online training course for the "Carbon Neutral Sports Club Network – C ZERO SPORTS CLUB" project. During the training course, the "Carbon Footprint Measurement Program for Sports Organizations" created for the project was presented, demonstrated, and discussed. The course also covered the results obtained from the C ZERO SPORTS CLUBS study, future project goals and activities, as well as the roles and responsibilities of partner sports organizations. The consortium consists of seven partner organizations from Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Serbia, and Turkey.
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16.10.2023
Participating in sports has been associated with a number of benefits for one's physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Unfortunately, individuals with disabilities are often excluded or discouraged from participating in sports due to various barriers such as a lack of training and competition opportunities, inadequate awareness on how to include people with disabilities, and inaccessible facilities.
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12.10.2023
The international seminar "Strong Mind for Success" #SMS was held in Sofia, Bulgaria from October 9th to 12th, 2023, offering participants from Bulgaria, Italy, and Slovenia the opportunity to enhance their knowledge in the field of young athletes' mental health, while providing a platform for future networking activities. Each partner organization (Bulgaria, Italy, Slovenia) participated with 6 individuals - 1 project manager + 5 football players/country (participants aged 13 to 18 years old).
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07.10.2023
On October 7, 2023, the "Happy Hand in Hand" festival took place in Plovdiv, gathering people with disabilities, their families, and those empathetic to their challenges at the Rowing Base. Part of the #SMILE team had the opportunity to showcase their athletic skills and abilities. The event, organized by the "Parallel World" association for the seventh consecutive year, featured participants engaging in various sports activities such as pickleball, volleyball, field hockey, badminton, capoeira, boxing, basketball, Zumba, and wall climbing.
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05.10.2023
On October 5, 2023, in Lublin, the European Youth Capital for 2023, the annual SALTO Awards ceremony was held. Representing the Bulgarian Sports Development Association (#SMILE coordinator), Yoanna Dochevska, the chairperson of the organization, attended and accepted the award. The SALTO Awards aim to recognize outstanding work and inspire young people, European citizens, decision-makers, Erasmus+ program candidates, and European Solidarity Corps candidates to have a greater impact.
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04.10.2023
Par-Olympia event was held in Athens in the period 27.09 - 04.10.2023 and part of #SMILE team had new international opportunity to show their sport skills and abilities. The Bulgarian delegation consisted of 6 athletes with intellectual disabilities and was accompanied by students from the Adapted Physical Activity and Sports specialty (NSA “Vasil Levski”), which is becoming more and more attractive as profession and provides prospects for the development of young people.
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02.10.2023
On October 2, 2023, a consortium meeting for the project "Ramps4Champs" took place in Sofia, with representatives from partner organizations in Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, Serbia, and North Macedonia. During the meeting, a practical visit to an Adapted Basketball training session at the National Sports Academy (NSA) was conducted.
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