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06.06.2023
On June 6, 2023, in Samokov, Bulgaria, Bulgarian sports development association held a dissemination event within the framework of the "ORIENT – Young explorers re-discover local communities through orienteering" project, which is implemented in partnership with 5 European countries and one country from the Western Balkans: Italy, Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The project aims to improve social inclusion and information about local realities in different countries, while promoting a sense of freedom and positive change at local level, encouraging the participation of young people in outdoor activities based on orientation. The project aims to consider the priority "promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities in sport” by developing a set of innovative learning outcomes.
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03.06.2023
On June 3, 2023, for another year, Familathlon – the largest outdoor celebration dedicated to sports and entertainment, gathered hundreds of citizens and guests of the city of Sofia on the large meadow in South Park. Bulgarian sports development association actively participated in the event, presenting the activities of the current initiatives, that are co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union:
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31.05.2023
On 31.05.2023, with the blessing of His Holiness Metropolitan Sofia and Patriarch Bulgarian Neophyte, Episcopal Vicarage – Kyustendil, together with the Municipality of Kyustendil, Regional Department of Education – Kyustendil, Regional Library "Em. Popdimitrov" – Kyustendil, Regional History Museum "Acad. Yordan Ivanov" – Kyustendil, community center "Brotherhood 1869" – Kyustendil, Sunday School at the Church of the Nativity – Sofia, Sunday School at the Church of St. Martyr Paraskeva – Sofia, Art school "The New Masters" – Kyustendil, Association of Bulgarians with Asthma, Allergy and COPD, Bulgarian sports development association and Theater Company "Empty Space" organized a Celebration of the Orthodox Spirit and Traditions.
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28.05.2023
In the period 25-28 May 2023, an international meeting under the EntrepreNEETs initiative was held in Milan, in which representatives from Bulgaria, Germany, Italy and Slovakia participated. During the event, the prepared training materials of the project were discussed and tested, as well as the future partnership activities. ЕntrepreNEETs is a strategic partnership in the field of youth that aims to empower young female NEETs by providing them with entrepreneurial skills in the fields of social entrepreneurship, intercultural communication, project management, digital, and ICT skills.
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27.05.2023
In the period May 25-27, 2023, an international meeting of the consortium implementing the Sport for Every Child: Fit Kids project was held in Sofia. The initiative promotes social inclusion and equal opportunities, and its main goal is to develop a methodology for physical education using sports activities, sports games and exercises for children and young people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities. The project team is focused on the groups that have to overcome more challenges in the inclusion in sports activities, games and exercises. The event was held at the Center for Family Counseling at the Local Commission for Combating Antisocial Behaviors of Minors, Mladost metropolitan area, with secretary Mrs. Stela Tsakina.
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27.05.2023
In the period 25-27 May 2023 in Vienna, Austria, and international meeting under the South-East European Youth Parasport Exchange SEEYou project was held, during which the partners discussed the organized sports camps for children with intellectual disabilities held in the partner countries, as well as the training of sports specialists working with them. The meeting was attended by Stefka Djobova and Ivelina Kirilova – representatives of the partner organization from Bulgaria – Bulgarian sports development association.
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22.05.2023
On May 22, 2023, in the 81st Innovative School "Victor Yugo", Mladost region, a European sports festival was held, in which more than 200 children from the school itself took part, as well as future students from №59 "Elhitsa” and №56 "Zdravets" kindergartens. The participants had fun with sports and relay games, and Darko Team Athletics School contributed to the sports smiles, which besides with the sports specialists, joined in with an attractive mascot that delighted the children – the Darko wasp. A large number of volunteers took care of the excellent organization, including young people from metropolitan schools and young sports specialists from the Vasil Levski National Sports Academy.
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20.05.2023
On May 20, 2023, the "New Stars" athletics tournament was held at the "Vasil Levski" National Sports Academy. The tournament was organized at an extremely high level by the KLASA sports club and the director of the tournament – Assoc. prof. Plamen Nyagin. The 45th edition of the international tournament included in its program a 100 and 200-meter inclusive start, as well as shot put, in which 36 athletes with intellectual disabilities took part.
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18.05.2023
In the period 16-18 May 2023, an international partner meeting under the Fit For Kids Europe project was held in Amarante, Portugal. The main goal of the ”Fit for Kids Europe” project is to establish a network of EU sport associations and other related NGO’s who wish to collaborate on increasing the participation of inactive, overweight and obese children in after-school organized physical activities. Joanna Dochevska and Ivaylo Zdravkov – board members of BSDA – took part in the meeting on behalf of the Bulgarian sports development association (partner in the project from Bulgaria).
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18.05.2023
In the period 14-18.05.2023, in Lisbon, Portugal, an international partner meeting under the "Carbon Neutral Sports Club Network – C ZERO SPORTS CLUB" (Network of sports clubs without carbon emissions) project was held. During the meeting, the results obtained from the C ZERO SPORTS CLUBS study were discussed, as well as the goals and activities of the project, tasks and responsibilities between the partners were presented. The consortium consists of 7 partner organizations from Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Serbia and Turkey. Joanna Dochevska and Ivaylo Zdravkov – board members of BSDA – took part in the meeting on behalf of Bulgarian sports development association (BSDA).
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17.05.2023
In the period 12-17.05.2023, in Milowka, Poland, a training for youth workers working with young people with limited opportunities in their countries was held. Within the training program the metaphorical cards CHEER, the training videos CHEER and the CHEER podcasts, which aim to improve and optimize the mental health of young people, were presented and analyzed. Diana Hadjiangelova, Velina Toneva, Nadezhda Panayotova, Elena Dimitrova, Vladimir Spasov, Suleyman Suleyman and Petar Shopov took part in the international mobility, representing Bulgarian sports development association (the Bulgarian project partner).
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12.05.2023
On May 12, 2023, in the House of Europe in Sofia, an international conference Sport and Non-formal Education was held, which aimed to present interesting international and national practices, as well as to give pedagogical experts the opportunity to discuss with their colleagues the challenges and opportunities that the non-formal education faces.
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09.05.2023
May 9, 2023 marks the 16th anniversary of Bulgaria's membership in the European Union. Our country joined the European family in 2007, believing in the words of one of the founding fathers of the EU, Jean Monnet, "There is no future for the people of Europe other than in union". On May 9, 2023, from 10.00. until 12.00, in Zaimov Park, a sports holiday and celebration of Europe Day was held, which was attended by children from the capital kindergartens: kindergarten № 100 Acad. Petko Raikov; kindergarten № 104 "My World", kindergarten № 191 "A Tale Without an End", kindergarten № 195 " Mormarevi Brothers ". The host of the event was Nadezhda Panayotova, the Bulgarian voice of one of the favourite Disney cartoon characters – Elsa from Frozen.
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04.05.2023
On May 4, 2023, Bulgarian Sports Development Association held a training course under the "Sport for Every Child: Fit Kids" project. It was attended by more than 55 teachers, students, sports specialists and coaches, who got acquainted with the training program in detail and had the opportunity to discuss, exchange opinions, ideas and impressions regarding the conducted training modules. After the training, the participants expressed the opinion that sports and sports programs can be extremely beneficial for children suffering from various types of disorders. These programs can have a positive effect on children's physical and mental health, and can also help them develop in all aspects of life.
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04.05.2023
On May 4, 2023, Bulgarian sports development association held a dissemination event under the "Sport for Every Child: Fit Kids" project. The event was attended by more than 30 athletes with special educational needs who tried and tested the FIT KIDS training program, having the opportunity to discuss, exchange opinions, ideas and impressions. The training program helps children build self-confidence, improve their social skills and learn to work in a team. In this way, they cope better with stress and feel more confident in themselves in different situations. For children who suffer from various types of disorders such as autism, dyslexia or dyspepsia, such training programs can be extremely beneficial, enabling them to better cope with their challenges and develop in all aspects of life.
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02.05.2023
Bulgarian sports development association held an online training course under the "Sport for Every Child: Fit Kids" project. It was attended by more than 30 teachers, youth workers, volunteers and coaches, who got acquainted in detail with the training program and had the opportunity to discuss, exchange opinions, ideas and impressions regarding the conducted training modules. After the meeting, participants expressed the opinion that sports and sports programs can be very beneficial for children who suffer from various types of disorders, including ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma and stress-related disorders, destructive and impulsive behavior or depressive disorders.
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30.04.2023
In the period April 28-30, 2023, in Rome, Italy, the final partner meeting and a closing conference of the EWA project – Empowering Women Athletes: Tackling Feminine Abuse, Violence and Discrimination in EU Sports Clubs was held. During the event, the prepared training materials (Strategy and Memorandum) and the created centralized model of the "Help Desk – for athletes and women" were discussed with the partners, as well as the crucial role of sports professionals in the fight against abuse, violence and discrimination against women. Board members of BSDA – Ivaylo Zdravkov and Konstantin Zankov took part in the meeting.
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30.04.2023
500 children competed at the Vasil Levski Stadium on April 30, 2023 as part of the Darko Team Baby Cup – Volume 3. The competition was for children aged 4 to 13 and open to all comers – regardless whether they are carded athletes, members of a sports club or wanted to take their first steps in athletics.
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23.04.2023
Bulgarian sports development association took part in the international "Sport4Cancer – Mar Menor Games" event, organized by the University of Murcia (Spain) and the Union of Sports Federations of the Region of Murcia, with a team of 10 representatives with oncological diseases. Sport4Cancer included more than 120 sports activities and was held in the period 20-23 April 2023 in the towns of Cartagena, San Javier, San Pedro and Los Alcazares. The event was saturated with competitions, exhibitions and free sports activities for all spectators and guests. Project "Sport4Cancer" is co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union and 12 European partner organizations from Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia, Turkey, France, Croatia and Lithuania participate in it.
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21.04.2023
On April 21st 2023, in Berlin, Germany, a midterm meeting under the EntrepreNEETs initiative was held, which brought together the national coordinators from Bulgaria, Germany, Italy and Slovakia. Joanna Dochevska – Chairperson of BSDA, took part in the meeting on behalf of the Bulgarian sports development association. ЕntrepreNEETs is a strategic partnership in the field of youth that aims to empower young female NEETs by providing them with entrepreneurial skills in the fields of social entrepreneurship, intercultural communication, project management, digital, and ICT skills.
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20.04.2023
Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historic 'Schuman declaration' in 1950 that set out his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war between Europe's nations unthinkable. Schuman's proposal is considered to be the beginning of what is now the European Union.
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19.04.2023
On 19th of April has been held an EU Health Policy Platform Annual Meeting - Stakeholders’ Dialogue: Joint Statements, Study results and discussion, which was delivered in hybrid settings in Luxembourg and online. The morning session (9:30-12:30 CET) was dedicated to the presentation of the Joint Statements by its Thematic Network leaders, followed by a roundtable to share the lessons learned and possible improvements for next cycles.
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17.04.2023
In the period 13-17 April 2023, an international sports event was held in Rijeka, Croatia, in which a total of 60 athletes with intellectual disabilities from both countries took part. During the past year, the athletes conducted training activities, in order to be maximally prepared for the international event. The program included athletics, swimming, basketball and different sports games. The Bulgarian delegation included athletes from RCSPIE – Smolyan, State facility for adults with intellectual disabilities in the town of Banya – Sonic Start, SC Adapted Sports, Adapted Basketball NSA, Center for Secured Employment “Vduhnovenie”, Protected housing for persons with intellectual disabilities, Sofia. The sports event was held with the support of students from the Adapted Physical Activity and Sports specialty (NSA "Vasil Levski"), which is becoming more and more relevant and provides prospects for the development of young people.
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13.04.2023
On April 13, 2023 – the Holy Thursday, from 10:30. until 12:30 the traditional painting of Easter eggs and sports games took place on Sveta Nedelya Square and was attended by over 100 children from the capital's kindergartens. At 12:30 a festive procession started with children carrying icons and baskets of painted eggs, led by clergymen of the Sofia Holy Metropolis. The festive procession reached the "St. Paraskeva" church, 58 Georgi S. Rakovski St. along the following route: Hotel "Sofia Balkan Palace" – underpass of the metro station – Sofia Largo – "Dondukov" Blvd. – Georgi S. Rakovski Blvd. – St. Paraskeva Church. Before reaching the temple, the children were met in front of the central entrance of the Metropolitan Office Fire Safety and Civil Protection (MOFSCP), after which they went to the temple "St. Paraskeva", where the priests gratefully accepted the Easter eggs and cards from the children for the people in need.
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11.04.2023
In the period April 9-11, 2023, in the town of Strelcha, Bulgarian sports development association, together with the coaches and sports specialists from the volleyball club Ahil, Sofia, held training sessions under the Fit For Kids Europe project. 30 children between 7-10 years old, took part in them and took advantage of the innovative program to motivate children and parents for greater participation in sports and physical activity. The "FitforKids" training program is a combination of crossfit, aerobics and classic sports games in the school yard. The goal is to provide children and their families with a positive experience, combined with physical activity, in such a way that, after completing each "FitforKids" workout, they feel happy, proud and closer to their personal goals.
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09.04.2023
On April 9, 2023, in the town of Strelcha, Bulgaria, a training for sports specialists was held under the Fit For Kids Europe project. Sports coaches from the volleyball club Ahil, Sofia, took part in the training. During the event, organized by Bulgarian sports development association, the sports specialists had the opportunity to discuss and exchange good practices regarding successful motivation and the implementation of successful models for physical activity and sports for children and their parents. One of the most serious challenges faced by the children who want to be more active is the lack of accessible sports facilities and infrastructure.
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30.03.2023
On March 30, 2023, in Sofia, Bulgaria, on the territory of the “Vasil Levski” National Sports Academy, Bulgarian sports development association held an event within the framework of the CHEER project. During the event, the finished intellectual products of the project were presented to the students and lecturers – CHEER metaphorical cards, CHEER training videos and CHEER podcasts, which aim to improve and optimize the mental health of young people. Each of the participants received a gift from the organizers – a luxurious set of metaphorical “CHEER” cards.
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