OUR LATEST NEWS.

On 11 July, the 3rd INTERACT+ partner meeting took place online. The partner meeting was necessary to discuss the already achieved deliverables, the general progress, the development of the project, and future steps to achieve the project.

On 22 - 24 June, 2023, the Sports, Medicine, and Health Summit (SMHS) was held in Hamburg, Germany. With the participation of 1,650 professionals including doctors, scientists, therapists, trainers, and enthusiasts from around the globe, the Summit set out to advance its vision of inspiring people to embrace active lifestyles and establish sports and exercise as fundamental pillars of individual and societal well-being.

The cooperation between TAFISA and the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 has been strengthened further with the signing of an extension of the Memorandum of Understanding. This significant milestone was commemorated during the 7th International Conference of Ministers and Senior Officials Responsible for Physical Education and Sport (MINEPS VII) held in Baku.

The TAFISA Mission 2030 Workshop on „Creating Safe Environments to Build Cohesive Communities - How can Sport for All foster a culture of mutual understanding and tolerance?” took place on 04 July. The Workshop explored how Sport for All can be a powerful tool to promote peace, encourage community building, and support conflict prevention.

TAFISA attended the UNESCO Sports Ministers Conference (MINEPS VII) held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 26 – 29 June.  

We are excited to announce that #WorldWalkingDay - 24 Hours Around the Globe 2023 is just three months away! 

The TAFISA Board of Directors has appointed Jorge de Carvalho "TAFISA Special Advisor for the Portuguese-Speaking World".

With this appointment, TAFISA recognises Jorge de Carvalho's impressive work and experience in the field of Sport for All and physical activity, and his extensive knowledge and understanding of the Sport for All Movement and of the Portuguese-speaking world. 

The Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS), a body of the Council of Europe, recently held its annual meeting in Strasbourg. The event showcased activities and brought about changes in the board of EPAS. 

The meeting began with an unconscious bias training session focused on promoting equality in women's sport. Dr. Jane Dennehy led the session, raising awareness of sexism and unconscious bias in the media.

We are happy to announce that "Creating Safe Environments to Build Cohesive Communities", the eleventh event in the Mission 2030 Workshop Series, will be hosted on 4 July 2023, 13:00 – 15:00 (UTC+2/CEST). Register now and secure your spot! 

On 12 May, TAFISA Treasurer Janez Sodrznik, visited Serbia to foster collaboration with Association Sport for All Serbia - a long standing member of TAFISA. The visit aimed to explore opportunities for joint initiatives and enhance the promotion of Sport for All in Serbia.