Sport

EuropeActive joins EU Expert Group on Green Sport

EuropeActive has recently been invited by the European Commission to be an observer of the Expert Group on Green Sport. This group is formed by both representatives of the European sport movement and representatives from the EU Member States.

In addition to understanding the “green sports” landscape in the EU and mapping existing projects, initiatives and practices, the ambition of the Expert Group on Green Sport is to draft a “common framework for sustainable sport”, including a series of recommendation in the 5 following areas:

#BEACTIVE DAY brings together millions across Europe to celebrate active lifestyles

On Thursday 23rd September EuropeActive, together with its extended network of 26 national association partners organised the #BEACTIVE DAY campaign as the fitness and physical activity sector's contribution to the European Week of Sport. In previous years the campaign has already proven to be a highly successful in underscoring the fun and importance of exercise and to encourage people to lead an active lifestyle.

Mapping of innovative practices in the EU to promote sport outside of traditional structures

The European Commission has published a report on innovative practices in the EU to promote sport outside of traditional structures. This study maps innovative initiatives developed to promote sport and physical activity in each of the 27 EU Member States.

Youth spaces after COVID-19 - sport in flourishing communities

An online discussion on youth spaces after COVID, with a focus on sport, was co-organised by the European Parliament Sports Group and the UEFA Foundation for Children on 21st April 2021.

In the course of the discussion, MEP Dragos Pislaru reminded the participants that the current crisis is affecting coaches, sports clubs and fitness centers, especially financially, but it is also affecting the population.

WHO webinar: ReInvent and ReBuild - stronger, fairer physical activity and sports systems for all

On the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Tuesday April 6th, the World Health Organisation (WHO) organized the ReInvent and ReBuild – Stronger, fairer physical activity and sports systems for all webinar to discuss ideas on the future of sports and physical activity in a post-COVID era.

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European Parliament think tank releases report on the impact of COVID-19 on sport

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed how we live our lives, according to the recently published report from the think tank of the European Parliament.

Active Lives survey finds worrying drop in children’s physical activity levels during pandemic

Sport England’s annual Active Lives Children and Young People survey, released mid-January 2021, provides essential insights into the sport and physical activity levels and behaviours of children (aged 5-16) across England from September 2019 to July 2020. A complementary second report was also released, with a special analytical focus on

The new EU Work Plan for Sport 2021-2024 prioritizes physical activity promotion

Following the Council of European Ministers of Sport on Tuesday, December 1st 2020, The EU Work Plan for Sport (2021-2024) was published, which focuses on key activities and acts as a guiding instrument for development and promotion of co-operation between EU institutions, Member States and sport stakeholders. 

EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel announces ‘Healthy Lifestyle for All’ Initiative

On Wednesday 17 November, the European Commission hosted a high-level conference entitled, “The recovery of the sport sector after the COVID-19 crisis: the way ahead” in which the impact of COVID-19 and future of the sector was central to the discussion.

EuropeActive is fully engaged in the latest sport & physical activity developments

EuropeActive strongly believes in the power of physical activity to bring people together and change lives for the better. The latest sport and physical activity initiatives developed in Brussels were carefully followed-up by attending the Sport Unit Policy Breakfast, the Sport “Infoday”, the Project Coordinators’ Meeting and the “Sport vs Homophobia” conference.

Policy Breakfast