Whilst there are many models for youth or sport programmes, there has been very little systematic attempt to determine the effectiveness of these programmes as youth development tools. This report was commissioned to design an evaluation framework that could be used as a benchmark for measuring the effectiveness of existing programmes and to identify the…
Sport and Peace Sport as a universal language can be a powerful tool to promote peace, tolerance and understanding by bringing people together across boundaries, cultures and religions. Its intrinsic values such as teamwork, fairness, discipline, respect for the opponent and the rules of the game are understood all over the world and can be…
Sport has historically played an important role in all societies, be it in the form of competitive sport, physical activity or play. But one may wonder: what does sport have to do with the United Nations? In fact, sport presents a natural partnership for the United Nations (UN) system. Sport as a Fundamental Right The…
“The goal of Olympism is to place sport at the service of the harmonious development of man, with a view to promoting a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of human dignity.” Fundamental Principles of Olympism, Olympic Charter. The IOC President, Thomas Bach, regularly emphasizes that “sport is not just physical activity; it promotes…
KEMPO ADAPTADO refers to a modality of Kempo in which competition rules have been established in order to accommodate fair competitions among athletes with disabilities. KEMPO ADAPTADO is focused on developing the ancient discipline of Kempo for wheelchair athletes, visually impaired athletes and athletes with mental disabilities. In 2016 the International Kempo Federation created the…
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Master Velin Hadjolov, representing BulKempo Bulgaria, an excellent performance at the Paris Bercy Martial Arts Festival.
Aurel “Mineru” Pirtea (Romania) won Lehan Makashvili (Georgia – USA) by Decision (Split)
