🏃‍♀️🏀🚴‍♂️ #BeActive your way!

The European Week of Sport 2026 is a reminder that being active doesn’t have to mean being competitive. It’s about finding movement that works for you — whether that’s walking, dancing, cycling, playing a sport, or simply getting up and moving. 💪

But being active is also about creating spaces where everyone feels welcome, included and empowered to participate. 🌍❤️

That’s why we’re excited to connect this year’s #BeActive spirit with SISTERS — Fostering gender and LGBTIQ+ equity in sports through an intersectional approach.

🏆 THE 𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 TOURNAMENTS ARE COMING SOON ❗

Our partners across different countries will be organising tournaments that bring people together through sport while promoting inclusion, equality and participation for all.

From the playing field to the wider sporting community, these tournaments are an opportunity to move, connect, challenge stereotypes and celebrate diversity. 🏳️‍🌈🤝

✨ The countdown begins!

Follow us to discover when the SISTERS tournaments are happening in each partner country and join us in making sport a space where everyone can #BeActive their way.

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🔊THE 𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 TOURNAMENTS ARE ON ❗
🎉 The SISTERS project is taking inclusion to the field!

🗺 Across Europe, our project’s partners are bringing people together through sport, creating spaces where everyone can participate, feel welcome and be themselves.

📍 Want to join?
Stay tuned to find out where & when the next tournaments are taking place.

Support us and be part of something bigger. 🤝
💜 Let’s make sport a space for everyone.

👫 CESIE ETS | A.F. Porto | European Football for Development Network | CHAMPIONS FACTORY (ChF) | Symplexis | Center for Social Innovation - CSI

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Today marks the last official day of the recruitment process. By now most, if not all partners, have their 60 participants, venues chosen, trainers recurited and logistics handled. As we move forward with the implementation, we want to thank all signed in participants - we are excitied for your journey with the SISTERS project!
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This month, we dedicated time and effort to explaining what we are going to do and for who it is. But behind each event, tournament or campaign, we have a WHY? Why we are doing it, giving out effort, resources and time. These tournaments will gather young people on a local level, for 4 -6 month into the persuit of activism, equity, teamwork and fun. We do what we do for the society and this time - we give out to young people - to fill the spirit of inclusivity, to work in a team and develop teamwork skills, their creativity and have fun at the sports tournament. We believe in the skills of young people and want to give the opportunity for them to be part of something unique at our local scenes!
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Lastly, we have the Local Award Ceremonies. Each tournament has a finish line and a winner. Winners will be announced by the partner and prizes will be given to 3-1 places! Campaigns, described in the previous post, will also get their nomination for winners and each partner will announce their winning team at a special award ceremony! You know how a tournament goes - medal for third and second place, and a trophy for the first. Same for the Campaign. Here, we have things more creative ;). Each partner may prepare for the participants special prizes! And the grand prize, given to selected people from each country is......... trip to Palermo, Italy, all travel and accommodation expenses covered! We kept you waiting long enough for this exciting opportunity. Few young people will be welcomed to the capital of Sicily in 2027. So if we haven't had your attention till now - you better go few posts back and reread all requirements - you may be going to Palermo next year. 😉
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As we mentioned (but you may have forgotten) our ideas don't end with just the sport. We like to include a touch of creativity, activism and sportmanship outside the court. Our activity "Extra Time" is all about that! Each team that competes in the Tournament has the opportunity to compete (and collaborate) on the We Blow the Whistle Campaigns. During the 6 months (Oct 26 -Feb 27 inc) period each team will be creating online campaings, will conduct interviews on a selected inclusive topic, create photoshoots or any other type of campaign they choose. Teams will be supported throughout the process by the respective partner and motivated by the team spirit and the prize at the end (stay tuned for the next post 😉 ). If you want to know more and get part of it - contact us!
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#SportsForAll
#WomenInSports
#LGBTQIAInSports