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Dear Members of the European Parliament, join us in emphasising the pivotal role of sport for Europe. 🚴🏾♂️ 🏄♂️ ENGSO, along with its member organisations, and Europeans from all walks of life, call on you - MEPs, to further strengthen the European dimension of sport for the benefit 🏆 of people, economy, democracy and unity. #GrassrootsSport

The Paralympic Games 🏆 #Paris2024 kick off today with the Opening Ceremony. The games will take place from 28 Avgust to 8 September, and will bring together as many as 4,400 athletes from around the world 🌍. Good luck to all athletes competing.🍀 Make sure to explore their educational videos to learn more about the para sports, athletes and games in general 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/dmZS5-3R #Paralympics International Paralympic Committee

How accessible is sport? Do you think everyone have ⚖️ equal access and opportunities within sport? Join our online seminar on accessibility in sport which will take place during the #EuropeanWeekofSport 🗓️ 25 September 2024. Register here 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/ehHdq-JZ #StandUp4Equality

Did you know ❗️ that people from lower socio-economic groups are less likely to exercise regularly? Only 24% of people who consider themselves working class exercises regularly. Let’s work together 🫱🏻🫲🏽 to create a Europe where every person can engage fully in the joy and benefits of sports 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/d8FrnHY9 #GrassrootsSport Source: OECD, The burden of insufficient physical activity (2023)

It's time ⏰ to make sport more accessible. Join our engaging online session where we'll dive into important topics about accessibility in sports. Our event 🖥 features insightful presentations, discussions, and valuable resources to enhance your understanding and implementation of accessibility guidelines. #StandUp4Equality

Let's unite 🫱🏻🫲🏾 to advocate for robust sports policies in the new Parliament, ensuring the safeguarding of sport and shaping a healthier and more inclusive Europe. Sport for Europe is a campaign by ENGSO to highlight the role of sport for the benefit of the European society 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/d8FrnHY9. #GrassrootsSport

Let's talk about bullying🫸🏾🛑. In IGLYO / ILGA Europe survey, 43% of youth (aged 15-24) said that they had experienced bullying when they were at school. The numbers were higher for trans and intersex respondents, reaching up to 58% in the case of intersex youth aged 18-24. ❗️ #StandUp4Equality🌈 #LGBTIQyouth

Sports can enrich lives, unite communities 💙, and strengthen our society. Together, we can make a lasting impact. By investing in sports facilities, supporting grassroots initiatives, and ensuring access for everyone, we can build a healthier Europe🥋 https://lnkd.in/d8FrnHY9 #GrassrootsSport

#ESP2024 day 3 will address wether sport is an influencer of society and how we can strengthen the movement to keep communities active 🏃🏾♂️. 🔹Sport as an influencer of society: parallel workshops 🔸Legacy of major sport events for grassroots sport and society 🔸Human rights and equality in sport: from major events to local sport programs 🔸The role of EU City of Sport in promoting grassroots sport and active lifestyle 🔹Building a strong grassroots movement to keep active communities European Sport Platform 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/gtkY_BWc 📍Pristina 🇽🇰 🗓️ 21-23 Nov 2024 🏆️ Hosted by NOC Kosovo

Let's make sport a priority 🥇 in our policy making for a stronger, more united Europe. Let's recognize and harness the potential of sports to foster social cohesion, promote health and well-being, and drive sustainable development 🎾 https://lnkd.in/d8FrnHY9 #GrassrootsSport