OUR LATEST NEWS.

Thank You for Making World Walking Day 2024 a Success!

We want to sincerely thank each and every one of you for making World Walking Day – 24 Hours Around the Globe such a remarkable success! This year’s celebration was bigger, better, and more inspiring, with 382,077 participants from 94 countries, and it wouldn’t have been possible without your participation.

The TAFISA team is thrilled to invite you to our next Mission 2030 webinar on "Recruiting and Retaining More Girls in Sports: The Role of Coaches". The third webinar in the series cycle will be hosted on 16 October from 12:00 to 13:30 (UTC+2/CEST).

Are you interested in the political landscape of European sport? Do you want to learn more about the Erasmus+ Sport Program and explore potential funding opportunities for 2025? Or are you searching for partners to collaborate on future projects? If so, mark your calendar for the Erasmus+ Sport Info Day 2025!

On 9 - 10 September, the INTERACT+ project successfully held a Capacity Building workshop at the Sport Sciences Faculty of the Université de Lorraine in Nancy. The two-day event brought together 23 students who are now certified and featured four comprehensive modules.

On September 19, TAFISA hosted the inaugural meeting of the SUCCEED Advisory Board and Governing Committee, marking a significant milestone for the project. Held online, the meeting brought together leaders from around the world and experts in sport, governance, and community development.

In a significant step for the sports movement in Europe, TAFISA and a consortium of leading organizations from the European Sport Movement have expressed their gratitude to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for including "Sport" in the title of the new Commissioner responsible for the sector.

On 17 September, the TAFISA Knowledge Exchange Commission held its second meeting, marking another important milestone in strengthening global collaboration in the field of Sport for All. Comprising leading experts, professionals, and representatives from around the world, the Commission serves as a dynamic platform to share knowledge and innovative ideas aimed at promoting physical activity and widespread sports participation.

We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Gianni Gallo on 15 September 2024, at the age of 65. 

On 2 - 5 September, TAFISA participated in the Coach the Dream: Future of Youth Sport Summit in Paris hosted by Nike. Fiona Johnson, a TAFISA Board member, and Game Mothibi, TAFISA’s Senior Manager responsible for the Nike-supported Girls Safe and Positive Coaching Pathway, represented TAFISA at this significant gathering.

On 3 September, TAFISA hosted a webinar on Monitoring and Evaluation in Sport for All. This event, the second in the new Mission 2030 Series cycle, attracted attendees from around the globe, with over 600 registrations, and featured participation from highly qualified experts in the field.