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news International Workers and Amateurs in Sports Confederation
GOLF
NEW in CSIT 10
100 YEARS
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2019
CSIT WORLD SPORTS GAMES
Catalonia – TORTOSA – Spain 4
news
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2 CONTENT
18 GOVERNANCE OF SPORT IN FRANCE
PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SPORT
THE TIME OF CHOICE
3 EDITORIAL
24 100 YEARS TUL-FINLAND
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
4 THE 6TH CSIT WORLD SPORTS GAMES
IN TORTOSA & TERRES DE L’EBRE
26 HAPOEL
ON TOUR
7 SUCCESSFUL CSIT CONGRESS
IN TORTOSA
28 INDET
CONTRIBUTION
10 GOLF
NEW IN CSIT
30 CSIT SENIORS
GET ORGANIZED FOR TORTOSA
12 HISTORY OF FOOTBALL
AICS BRINGS FOOTBALL
TO A TOUR ALL OVER ITALY 32 UNION SPORT SLOVENIA
SPORT IN THE PRINCELY CITY
OF CELJE
14 HOW TO TRANSFER AICS MODEL
OF SPORT PROMOTION
36 DESTINY TO COME TOGETHER
CSIT CO-OPERATIONPARTNERS
16 MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIPS
IRAN
Editoral Director: Raimund Fabi, F.A.B.I. Medienagentur • Contributors:
Natalia Rodriguez, Wolfgang Burghardt, Raimund Fabi, Patrizia Cupo,
Sabah Safari Nezhad, Emmanuelle Bonnet Oulaldj, Niina Myllys,
Avigdor Dagon, Ruth Vázquez Pérez, Anne-Lise Kooreman, Hasan Igrić
• Production Agency: SHW – Stephan Hiegetsberger Werbe grafik-
Design GmbH • Photos: CSIT, CSIT member organisations, Tortosa
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news | EDITORIAL
CSIT facing
NEW CHALLENGES
D ear friends and colleagues,
In 2018 the international confederation of sports for workers
and amateurs has been more and more enlarging its worldwide
social and democratic organization, we are aiming to allow poor-
est and deprived people to practice popular sport in a democratic
action, spreading its values and tradition. and friendly atmosphere.
We are about to face many new and relevant challenges among To face all those challenges, we need to be more and more
with the opening of our next edition of the CSIT World Sports united and strengthen our capacity of development with an up-to-
Games – to be held in Tortosa (Spain) from the 2nd to the 7th of July date management model and qualified managers.
2019 – with many co-operation partners, which will stage their
international championships under the umbrella of CSIT. For our future editions of the CSIT World Sports Games – from
2021 on – we have the dream to develop our Games as a special
The CSIT family is also enlarging with the establishment framework providing offers for family needs, kids and youngsters.
of the new Para Sport Sector, which enables us to open CSIT World Sports Games shall become then not only a sport platform
Championships to athletes with disabilities, according to our vision for adult amateurs, but also a festival of sport, friendship and so-
of promoting sport for all. cialization for all families around the globe.
Our increased commitment with the European Commission We are a huge confederation and we are getting to the next
finally succeeded in grants from the European Union, aiming at edition of CSIT World Sports Games in Tortosa with some great
developing our Young Leaders platform and promoting sports figures. We are writing more and more new pages of the interna-
practices for migrants. tional sport for all movement in the spirit of friendship and peace.
Together we’ll be stronger!
Our goal is to capitalise the expertise of our oldest members
through the promotion of the intergenerational dialogue in order I wish you all a healthy and successful year 2019.
to prepare the CSIT leaders of the future. And beyond that, as a
Bruno Molea
CSIT President
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The 6 CSIT th
World Sports Games
IN TORTOSA
TERRES DE L’EBRE by Natalia Rodriguez, TORTOC
A MILESTONE AND ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE
THE CSIT FAMILY WILL BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE
AND BEAUTIFUL AREAS IN THE IBERIAN PENINSULA D URING THE 6TH CSIT
WORLD SPORTS GAMES FROM 2ND TO 7TH JULY 2019. TERRES DE L’EBRE
AND ITS CAPITAL, TORTOSA, ARE SITUATED IN THE SOUTH OF CATALONIA
AND HAVE MAJOR ATTRACTIONS TO MAKE THE EXPERIENCE DURING THE
WORLD SPORTS GAMES TO A MILESTONE.
O
nly a few cities without and the entire peninsula were named CAPITAL OF THE
the status of provincial after the city. EBRO RIVER
capital are as impor- As proof of its splendid past,
tant as Tortosa, which which saw Romans, Muslims, Jews The Ebro river is one of Tortosa’s
boasts 2000 years of and Christians pass through, Tortosa great treasures. The river passes
history. Every corner of the beauti- boasts the impressive Suda Castle, through the city centre and can be
ful old town is steeped in history. Saint Mary’s Cathedral and some seen from its bridges and riverside
The Iberians chose to settle in what elegant Modernist buildings. It isn’t walks, which provide the perfect
is now the capital of the Baix Ebre known as the city of three cultures opportunity to observe and appreci-
region. In fact, historians believe that (Jewish, Arab and Christian) for ate it. Its residents have a profound
it may had been the enigmatic and nothing. Tortosa experienced its affinity with this river, which plays
important city of Hibera. If that was golden age during the Renaissance a special, inescapable role in their
indeed the case, the Ebro (Iber) river (16th century). lives. Visitors can also experience
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the Ebro’s special charm on board Lo dominated it since the 8th century, a Modernist building in the city cen-
Sirgador, Tortosa’s felucca, as they the Saracen community was allowed tre. Tortosa boasts numerous res-
take a tour of the river and its scen- to stay in it, like the Jews who had taurants and establishments that
ery. Experiencing a sunset on board settled in Tortosa during the Roman prepare dishes using local products.
Lo Sirgador and contemplating the period. The three communities coex- Also close to Tortosa there are some
river as the sun disappears behind isted relatively peacefully in Tortosa Michelin-starred restaurants.
the Els Ports massif is truly a once- for centuries.
in-a-lifetime experience. QUALITY OF LIFE
Tortosa is straddled by two natu- CELEBRATIONS
ral parks, the Ebro Delta and the Els Away from the hustle and bus-
Ports Natural Park, and is located During the second fortnight in July, tle of the big cities, Tortosa is set
in the heart of the Terres de l’Ebre, Tortosa celebrates the Renaissance amidst a remarkable natural para-
declared a Biosphere Reserve by Festival. With the slogan ‘The splen- dise, but also boasts all the services
UNESCO. Its proximity to such natu- dour of a 16th-century city’, the fes- and amenities of a small city that
ral wealth, which is reflected in its tival commemorates this historical can be explored on foot. It is the
beaches and mountain landscapes, period, one of the richest and most ideal destination for taking leisurely
makes Tortosa the ideal destination interesting moments for the city. The strolls through the streets of the
to explore the whole area. Tortosa festival, which has been declared a
is surrounded by nature and offers Festival of National Tourist Interest,
a whole range of outdoor options, offers a wide range of recreational
such as going on a bike ride along the and cultural activities, with about 60
Green Route, hiking in the mountains shows a day and thousands of people
and enjoying a boat trip along the in period dress. It is one of Tortosa’s
river or the delta. key events. For four days, the city
takes an intensive, immersive trip to
THE CITY OF the past.
THREE CULTURES
CUISINE
Historically speaking, Tortosa is
unique and different. Tortosa is one Tortosa’s location means that it
of the few places where the three enjoys a wide range of the region’s
great monotheistic cultures and finest-quality produce: fish, shell-
religions coexisted in the Middle fish, the prized rice of the Ebro Delta,
Ages: Christian, Muslim (Saracen) agricultural produce, vegetables
and Hebrew (Jewish). In 1148, once and fruit, and the city’s traditional
Ramon Berenguer IV had captured sweets, such as pastissets. All of this
the city from the Muslims who had can be found at the Municipal Market,
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be a good reason to visit it. The city are home to two natural parks with
counts, for its privileged history, with two different ecosystems in just over
the Museum of Tortosa Historical and 30 km.
Archaeological of Terres de l’Ebre, Tortosa is not even 200 kilometres
the most outstanding Jazz Show, a located to the south of Barcelona, and
festival of ephemeral interventions the same distance north of Valencia
in the courtyards of monumental and Zaragoza, which has made it a
buildings and an Eco & Tourism strategic location throughout history.
Film Festival (unique in the Iberian
Peninsula), among other proposals. TRADITIONS AND
FOLKLORE
A STRATEGIC
LOCATION Traditions are very much alive
in Tortosa. Tortosa’s Holy Week,
As the largest city in the Terres for example, attracts thousands of
de l’Ebre, with a location right in the visitors every year. In fact, Tortosa is
middle of the region, Tortosa is the the only Catalan city that has a Holy
capital of the territory. In addition Week Interpretation Centre open all
centre and the old town and to the Ebro Delta Natural Park and year round, where visitors can learn
enjoying relaxing family holidays. Its Els Ports Natural Park, Tortosa is about the floats used in the proces-
friendly residents will welcome you perfectly situated to allow visitors sions, genuine works of art. The jota
and make you feel at home. to explore the rest of the Terres de dance is also popular in Tortosa, and
l’Ebre and its treasures: the fishing the city is steeped in rich folkloric
THE CULTURE villages with their rich gastronomy, traditions, with giants, capgrossos
the traditions and handicrafts of the (figures with huge heads) and the
Music, art, heritage, theater, cine- inland villages, the sites of the Battle cucafera, the most beloved mythical
ma … For those who love culture, the of the Ebro and the famous DO Terra animal of all.
rich artistic dynamics of Tortosa will Alta wine. Few places in the world
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Successful
CSIT CONGRESS
IN TORTOSA by Wolfgang Burghardt, CSIT General Secretary
and Raimund Fabi, CSIT Press Officer
THE CSIT CONGRESS IN OCTOBER IN TORTOSA ENDED
WITH CONSISTENTLY POSITIVE DECISIONS AND RESULTS
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ine months before the LOTS OF ACTIVITY working group World Sports Games
6th CSIT World Sports IN THE CSIT with Sports Director Henk Bouchums
Games in Tortosa, Cata and CSIT Vice President Desislava
lonia, CSIT held its con- The Italian Claudia Borzacchini Yagodin will carry out an evaluation of
gress in the Host City. was elected as the new chairman the two applicants and draw up a re-
CSIT President Bruno Molea was very of the Parasportkommission and port that serves as an objective basis
satisfied with the talks and results presented her plans in CSIT and for the awarding decision.
of the congress and thanked organ- in particular for the WSG 2019 in
izer and CSIT member UCEC for the Tortosa. Panathlon President Pierre EU PROJECTS
excellent execution. Above all, UCEC Zabelli was a guest speaker at the
President Jaume Domingo, who or- congress, which presented the new The CSIT has been working hard
ganized with his team five wonderful Panathlon Award for CSIT members. for years to come up with innova-
days in Tortosa. On the occasion of European Fair Play Movement Vice tive ideas and new projects. For
the WSG 2019, a number of high- President Katarina Raczova once the development of Young Leaders
ranking politicians were present with again explained the successful Green and their partners in CSIT and for
the Catalan General Secretary of Card initiative, since the WSG 2015 in inclusion of socially disadvantaged
Sports Gerard Figueiras, Mayoress Lignano, which will again be used at groups, the European Union has
Merixtell Roige, Ferran Bel (member the WSG 2019 with its own fair play awarded CSIT funding finally. The
of Spain Parliament) and other politi- award. The Court of Arbitration has projects are already in planning and
cal decision makers of the Terres de also been set up to deal with viola- implementation and other partners
l‘Ebre. tions of CSIT values and rules. The in discussion. CSIT‘s open attitude
court is headed by the Italian lawyer to new projects and sports is also
NEW MEMBER AS- and sports rights specialist Giancarlo reflected in the WSG 2019 program,
SOCIATIONS Guarina from Rome. where 15 new associations and ac-
tivities can be found in the Tortosa
UCEC was admitted to the CSIT as TWO CANDIDATES Sports Program.
a full member by the Congress, as FOR WSG 2021
candidate members confirmed were
the Flemish Association “Vlaamse Two candidates submitted their
Vechtsport Associatie” (represented application for the CSIT World Sports
by President Ludo Bellemans), the Games 2021. On the one hand the
Tunisian Federation “Tunisienne Sport city of Rome on the initiative of Mayor
et Travail” (with head of international Virginia Raggi and on the other hand
affairs Sarra Zarrouk) and the Croatian the capital city of Croatia Zagreb
Association “Health Life Academy” (mayor Milan Bandić) together with
(with Secretary General Dario Jagic). the new CSIT candidate member
Due to inactivity some associations Health Life Academy. The award deci-
were excluded from the CSIT. sion will be made at the coming ExCom
meeting in March. Prior to this, the
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CSIT President Bruno Molea,
Mayoress of Tortosa Merixtell Roige,
UCEC President and host
Jaume Domingo
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Each partner, supporter and stakeholder
of CSIT is an important component of our
global movement
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GOLF NEW CSIT
for CSIT Members, Guests and
in
the 1st World Championships
for Journalists by Raimund Fabi, CSIT
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER CSIT IS ORGANIZING A GOLF TOURNAMENT WITHIN
THE CSIT FRAMEWORK AT THE WORLD SPORTS GAMES 2019. THE AIM IS TO
EXTEND THE SPORT OFFER FOR CSIT MEMBERS, PARTNERS, GUESTS AND
FRIENDS WITH A TRENDY SPORT ON ONE SIDE AND TO BRING JOURNALISTS TO
THE WSG ON THE OTHER SIDE, WHO ORGANIZE IN TORTOSA THEIR 1ST WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP IN MEDIA GOLF FOR FULL TIME JOURNALISTS.
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I
t was a masterplan since years 1 – CSIT GOLF and only granted through the CSIT
from CSIT President Bruno TROPHY: via office@csit.tv. The Participation
Molea to bring in the trendy PARTICIPATION conditions are the same as for CSIT
sport Golf to CSIT. Tortosa will CONDITIONS FOR members. Participants must have a
be the place, were CSIT opens CSIT MEMBERS golf handicap of at least -36 and must
the doors for Partners, Sponsors, be member of a recognized golf club
Guests and Journalist and gives Members of the CSIT partner in their country. They must never
them all a platform to meet and organizations are not limited on have played golf as a Professional!
greet, get in contact and be part of age. The participants must have a The price for CSIT Community Guests
the big CSIT family, together with a golf handicap of at least -36 and be is 350 Euros per starter.
couple of thousand participants at member of a recognized golf club in
the CSIT World Sports Games 2019. their country. They must never have 3 – WORLD MEDIA
There will be three golf tour- played Golf as a Professional! Each GOLF MASTERS:
naments in one event during the Nation has 5! spots fixed. If there FOR FULL TIME
WSG Tortosa 2019, all competing are more than 5 registrations a wait- JOURNALISTS ONLY
for the World Sports Games title, ing list will be held (first come first
played on the two traditional Golf serve). Free spots on the inscription The tournament for full time
Courses in Panoámica Golf, Sport list will be filled up the after regis- Journalists is self-organized.
& Resort (Sant Jordi) and Bonmont tration deadline from the waiting list. Journalists have to register and book
Club Golf (Mont-Roig del Camp). The price for CSIT members is in via www.worldmediagolf.com
Registration deadline is the 7th of May 290 Euros per starter on top of the and have their own packages and
on the CSIT registration platform. CSIT package. hotels. CSIT ExCom and CSIT play-
Journalists must register through ing members will have the possibility
www.worldmediagolf.com. 2 – GOLF GUEST to meet the journalists. The Media
INVITATIONAL: participants will be shown around
CSIT COMMUNITY the WSG. The price giving for the
GUESTS golf tournament is planned during
the closing ceremony. For further
The Guest Invitational in the Golf information please contact CSIT
tournament is for special guests of media officer Raimund Fabi via
WSG host UCEC, CSIT, Sponsors, media@csit.tv. Only for Full Time
Partners and guests of CSIT member Journalists on separate invitation
organizations. Participation in the www.worldmediagolf.com.
Golf Tournament is only on demand
TWO FAMOUS
AND ATTRACTIVE
GOLF COURSES IN
TERRES DE L´EBRE
PANORÁMICA GOLF,
SPORT & RESORT
• 49 km from Tortosa (35 minutes)
• City of Sant Jordi
• Designed by the German Pro
Bernhard Langer
Panorámica offers an excellent American
design with its narrow fairways and
neat rough. It´s a very enjoyable playing
experience for every handicap
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The course offers an excellent The route has numerous natural
American design with its narrow and artificial obstacles. Impressive
fairways and neat rough. It´s a very ravines, six lakes excavated in the
enjoyable playing experience for rock, bridges, groves, more than
every handicap, as well as a chal- 90 bunkers and large and jealously
lenge for professional players. It guarded Greens. It also has a natural
has five lakes that come into play on grass field. The layout of the course
seven holes and all greens are fast tests all players with the enigma of its
and large. It is the only golf course lines and edges, a real challenge that
in Spain designed by the German Pro the talent of Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Bernhard Langer, nine times player has created to enjoy in Bonmont.
and captain of the European Ryder
Cup team and twice winner of the ON TOP PACKAGES
Masters. The design of the course 290 Euros for CSIT members
with its stunning lakes gives you a 350 Euros for CSIT Community Guests
good quality golf course that is well 2 rounds of Golf in Panorámica
maintained throughout the year. (practice and tournament)
Golf Panorámica Sport Resort has 2 rounds of Golf in Bonmont (prac-
hosted numerous events at national tice and tournament)
and international level for profes- 2 halfway meals during the tour-
sional and amateur golf player as nament-rounds
the European Tour Qualifying School 2 platters after the tournament-
in 1996, 1997 and 2014, the Spain rounds
women’s Amateur championship, Transport to and from the
the Ladies European Tour in in 2005, Golf Courses from Tortosa
2006, 2008 and 2009 and Special
European Championship Golf in 2008. PROGRAM
• 3. July 2019 – Practice Round
Panorámica
BONMONT CLUB GOLF • 4. July 2019 – Practice Round
• 58 km from Tortosa (45 minutes) Bonmont
• City of Mont-Roig del Camp • 5. July 2019 – 1st tournament day
• Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., at Panorámica
one of the World´s greatest Golf • 6. July 2019 – 2st tournament day
experts at Bonmont
Bonmont is a real treasure, carved out of
Bonmont creates a truly welcom-
living rock and has been converted into an
ing environment. The natural slopes, emerald oasis with many challenges
the small lakes and the gardens of
the residential community harmo-
nize with the landscape of ever green
tones. The Bonmont golf course was
designed by one of the Worlds great-
est experts: Robert Trent Jones Jr.
This explains the harmony and chal-
lenges that characterize the course,
designed to seduce and challenge
all its players. The course is a real
treasure, a magnificent place com-
parable to King Solomon‘s mines,
because it has been carved out of liv-
ing rock and has been converted into
an emerald oasis with many chal-
lenges for players.
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HISTORY
OF FOOTBALL
AICS BRINGS FOOTBALL
TO A TOUR ALL OVER ITALY
by Patrizia Cupo, AICS
THE PROJECT NAMED “TRAVELING WITH THE HISTORY OF FOOTBALL”
STARTED UP IN FEBRUARY 2018 WITH THE SUPPORT OF “ISTITUTO PER IL
CREDITO SPORTIVE”. THE GREAT ITINERARY EXHIBITION OF THE INTER-
NATIONAL FOOTBALL MUSEUM, PROMOTED BY AICS IN 15 ITALIAN CITIES
WITH 200 UNIQUE RELIQS, TELLS STORIES ABOUT WORLD CUPS FROM THE
1930’S UNTILL TODAY IN THE BIGGEST NATIONAL-WIDESPREAD MUSEUM.
T
he Exhibition collects extraordinary exhibition. Marco
Unique and Precious Materazzi, the international referee
Uniforms from famous Marco Guida, the Brazilian world
players like Johan Cruyff, champion Roberto Rivellino, Mario
Michel Platini, Pele, Diego Kempes and Brasilian “Zico” – Arthur
Maradona, Gerd Muller or Kevin Antunes Coimbra.
Keagan. They are nowadays proper- AICS President Bruno Molea com-
ties of Luigi Carvelli (founder of the mented, “promoting sport today is
International Football Museum). The promoting education, self-respect
Exhibition also includes the balls and respect for others, the values
and shoes by the collector Renato of sharing and social cohesion.” “If
Mariotti, from the World Cups from for culture is best practice, then
the 1930’s untill today. In addition the International Football Museum
the Exhibition shows many original represents one of the best practices
World Cups (tickets, journals, news- in the country. That’s because of its
papers). huge collection of one of the most
Hundreds of pieces represent- beloved sports in the world. For this
ing a small part of the greater col- AICS decided to bring this exhibition
lection. Perugia, Forlì, Potenza, up to the cities. Participating in this
Foggia, Salerno (Nocera Inferiore), journey is a great opportunity: curi-
Ancona (Jesi), Venezia (Chioggia), osity, emotions and awareness about
Verona, Firenze, Padova and Fair’s the benefits of sport, as a key tool to
of Padova, Sassari, Parma, Bologna, promote wellbeing in a community. “
Roma (Ostia). After two-thirds of Anyone who is interested in hosting
the journey, today more than 70,000 it in the own country can ask for infor-
people and testimonials visited the mation to ufficiostampa@aics.info.
14 | CSITnewsStories by mistake or purpose
World Cup Argentina 1978: The French national team played with
a white-green uniform: Team of the young Michel Platini had to face the
Hungary team. Both, for a mistake, entered the field with white dresses,
impossible to play the match. Argentinian team, the Kimberley, and they
are so called “cockerels” playing with a white-green uniform winning 3-1.
Headline in Argentina: Kimberly beat the greater Hungary.
World Cup West Germany 1974, when the most famous world cup win-
ners a uniform. Well known as “the uniform of the discord”, worn by Johan
Cruyff, star of that World Cup and the Holland team’s magic, what the apex
Adidas and Puma were born. Adidas, except captain Cruyff: He had just
signed a sponsorship contract with Puma but played the World Cup with
a faulty Adidas, where the third black strip of the official sponsor was
unseen. The birth hour of Puma.
World War I. It was Christmas Eve 1914. Combatting solders of the
British and German foxholes of the Flanders’ land declared by the
“Christmas Ceasefire” with a football match. It was not a decision the
British General Staff members, who tried to hide the story. As collected by
some military archives in Europe, it seems that the Ceasefire lasted more
than 2 days and that the match was won by the Germans 3-2.
Special Moments, that can only tell the history through a powerful channel.
Football is one of the most beloved sports in the world. Its reliqs, the white-
green uniform of Michel Platini, the two-strip uniform of Cruyff, the ball of
1914 – all have the power to rise the historical reconstruction of those epi-
sodes. Unique pieces belonging to prestigious historical football collections
have been brought up since February 2018, by AICS – Italian Association of
Culture and Sports – everywhere in Italy to promote two goals: accessibility
of the largest museum of Italy to a wide public audience.
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How to transfer
AICS model
by Patrizia Cupo, AICS
OF SPORT PROMOTION
AICS DEVELOPS THE TRAINING COURSE OF SPORT MANAGEMENT FOR
AICS HEADQUARTIERS STAFF ABROAD
H
ow sport can become a to develop the sports promotion as a Sport (Italian Association of Sport and
tool to promote social key-factor of social and sports policies Culture) and addressed to the manag-
policies, how to promote at national and international level? ers of AICS headquarters abroad.
social inclusion, wellbe-
ing and health? How to Those are the topics of the first The goal is to transfer AICS the
organise a major multisport event, edition of the training course on model abroad and to disseminate
how to do networking and what kind sports management organised by it as much as possible at interna-
of organisational structure is needed Aics – Associazione Italiana Cultura tional level: 2 days and half of a full
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immersion, 20 hours totally covering pillars of the development of AICS, on Molea, who summerized all the con-
topics of the sports management, strategic lines at national and interna- tents and gave the space to a circle
from the organisation of major multi- tional level and on the organisational time of comments, feedbacks and
sport events to the networking activi- structure of the Association, show- discussion. After two days of classes
ties and expertise needed to build up ing the specific competences of the a half day was dedicated to the guided
partnerships within the local com- Departments. tour at the sport facilities of “Verde
munities. The course was addresses Azzurro” championships, in order to
to 15 AICS managers, coming from the The course went on other topics see all the sports events, meet the
already existing headquartiers abroad such as the economic and financial athletes (especially kids and young-
in Kenya, Colombia, Chile, Capo Verde issues of the management of sports sters) and the officials, technicians
and Spain and from the ones which are organisations and the communi- and staff involved.
in a phase of startup. cation of major sports and social
events. Later on the officers of the The entire training course was
The training course, under the Membership Department trained the useful to apply general guide lines to
framework of the AICS National ma- addresses on the AICS method, pro- the specific needs of each Country in-
jor multisport event “Verde Azzurro”, cedures and platform used. After that, volved: if in Colombia and Kenya sport
was held in Cervia (sea cost of Emilia the officers of the Sport Department will be more and more addressed
Romagna Region) from the 6th to the 8th explained how to organise and man- to develop social policies (especially
of September 2018, with the involve- age the AICS major multisport events with youngsters), in Chile, Capo Verde
ment, as trainers, of AICS National “Sport in Fiore” and “Verde Azzurro”. and Spain sport and its networks are
headquarter staff members and the AICS Deputy President, Mr Maurizio already very developed therefore the
National President Bruno Molea who Toccafondi, presented AICS Statute managers have to design new ideas
opened the training course providing and the course finally closed with to promote it better under the frame-
a global overview of the vision and the involvement of President Bruno work of AICS model.
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WORLD MARTIAL ARTS
CHAMPIONSHIPS
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF CSIT
by Sabah Safari Nezhad, FAWSI
T
he first International a member of CSIT Confederation and
Workers and Amateurs include them in CSIT official disci-
Open World Martial Arts plines, so that the member counties
Championships under start planning for the CSIT World
the patronage of CSIT Sports Games.
held in Teheran was a unique event The requirements for holding
with the support of CSIT but also the competitions have been taken into ac-
Iranian Ministry of Youth and Sport, count by the International Relations
with the cooperation of National Department of AFWSI. This great
Olympic Committee and Federation and magnificent event could be held
of Amateur Workers Sports of Iran with the support of the International
(FAWSI). Workers and Amateurs in Sports
CSIT President Bruno Molea Confederation (CSIT) in Tehran, Iran
feels some official words to the or- from 7th till 11th March 2018.
ganizers: “It is a great pleasure, as
President of CSIT, to patronage your CSIT BEACH
unique event, and I am sure this was VOLLEYBALL
a successful sports festival and it CHAMPIONSHIPS
will be only the first of future several
editions. Therefore I am confident to Iran Workers National Beach
be present, with you in Iran, for your Volleyball Team won the third place
next edition, or in another occasion, at the 2018 CSIT Beach Volleyball
whenever you would invite me.” Championships (men and women)
Molea also pointed out the good from June 5 to June 10, 2018 in Albena
cooperation with FAWSI: “We’re all Resort, Bulgaria, hosted by CSIT
here with you, for participation in member union Bulgarian Workers
our World Sports Games editions Federation “Sport and Health”. There
and now for organizing an interna- were participants from Italy, Iran,
tional championship in your country. Portugal, Mexico, Russia, Lithuania
I would like to thank FAWSI for the and Bulgaria. The men’s team of
willingness to cooperate with the Atom-Sport (Russia) triumphed
CSIT. We want to reinforce our efforts with the cup after a fierce battle
and cooperation for the future.” with the squad of AICS (Italy). In the
For the first time the interna- final for 3-4 places FAWSI (Iran)
tional event was proposed by Iran beat the team of BWF “Sport and
to be included in the World Workers Health” (Bulgaria). Mr. Thierry de
Competitions. The leading teams in Longchamp – Chairman of CSIT ‘s
this field of competitions, to become Volleyball Technical Commission and
18 | CSITnewsMr. Fabrizio Gherardi – Secretary of the 2018 CSIT Congress their willing- International Championships in your
the Volleyball Technical Commission ness to host the future Martial Arts country. I would like to thank FAWSI
(responsible for Beachvolleyball). and Beach Volleyball Championships for the willingness to cooperate with
in Iran for 2020. the CSIT. We hope to reinforce our
ARTS AND BEACH Bruno Molea stated, that he will efforts in the future. “This is a good
VOLLEYBALL be eager to patronize these unique opportunity for having these interna-
CHAMPIONSHIPS events. He also stated to participate tional events in Iran and to host CSIT
IRAN 2020 in the future international events in member unions to participate in the
Iran. The CSIT President also pointed future championships which will be
In a fruitful meeting with CSIT out the good cooperation with FAWSI: held in Tehran.
President Bruno Molea the FAWSI “We are all here with you, for par-
Federation of Amateur and Workers ticipation in our World Sports Games
Sports of Iran’s officials announced in editions and now for organizing
President Javad Ramzi, a visionary and internationally
oriented supporter of the partnership with CSIT
Javad Ramzi will take over FAWSI presidency
At the next General Assembly of FAWSI Mr. Javad Ramzi will follow Dr. Amir Hosseini as President of the
Federation of Amateur and Workers Sports of Iran. Dr. Hosseini, who retires, will stay in close contact with the
Iranian CSIT member organization, FAWSI, as honorary member and advisor. From March 2018 Mr. Javad Ramzi
has been appointed Acting President of FAWSI. His experiences and of course in the Iranian sports community will
for sure benefit CSIT.
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IN 2024, FRANCE WILL HOST THE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES.
THIS SHOULD BE AN OPPORTUNITY TO RETHINK THE ORGANIZATION
OF SPORT IN FRANCE AND ITS PUBLIC SERVICE TO DEVELOP ACCESS
FOR ALL AND RENOVATE SPORTS FACILITIES THAT ARE MOSTLY D ATING
BACK OVER 40 YEARS. A WISH THAT FSGT FULLY SHARES. BUT YET,
DECISIONS ALREADY TAKEN OR TO COME RISK PUTTING IN DANGER THE
FUTURE OF SPORT IN FRANCE, AND IN PARTICULAR SPORT FOR ALL.
GOVERNANCE OF SPORT
IN FRANCE
PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SPORT
THE TIME OF CHOICE
by Emmanuelle Bonnet Oulaldj, FSGT Co-President
CREATION OF sports movement, who has launched into question in favor of develop-
A FRENCH a campaign of communication and ing practices in private clubs for
SPORTS AGENCY a petition entitled #LeSportCompte those who can afford it.
(Sport matters). 2 A change of status for clubs and
Six months of work were organ- sports federations
ized to arrive at the proposal of the FOUR MAIN As part of the recommendations
creation of a French sports agency, PERSPECTIVES ARE for the next governance of sport,
run jointly by the State, the sports WORRYING US federations and clubs will be en-
movement (French Olympic and couraged to change their status
Sports Committee), local authorities 1 “Sport for all” gives way to the to diversify their resources by
and the economic area. But already, “development of practices” selling sports products and ser-
this opportunity of shared govern- When we used to speak before vices. An heresy regarding the
ance that could be efficient to better of developing sport for all, the competences and experiences of
identify the needs of the population, priority is now to develop prac- sports associations in the pro-
mutualize skills and funding, is actu- tices. The nuance deserves to be duction of non-market economy,
ally turning into an unprecedented emphasized. Sport for all refers social ties, in other words, con-
disengagement of the State. A pub- to the RIGHT to sport for all. With tribution to a true Social and
lic report, aimed at reducing public the objective to analyze the needs Solidarity Economy. These pro-
spending, even announces the disap- of the population and decide on visions will result in a develop-
pearance of the Ministry of Sports. appropriate public policies. But ment of professionalization that,
The announcement of the suppres- today, it is only a question of if not accompanied, will change
sion of 1.600 public employees in meeting the expectations of the the social relations of the club,
sport is also along the same lines. population in terms of market- confiscate the place and role of
All of this augurs the privatiza- ing. An adviser to the President of volunteers and increase the cost
tion of the public service of sport. the French Republic Emmanuel of access to the practice.
Decisions that go against the meaning Macron even told us in an official 3 The prospect of enlarging the
of the message given during France’s meeting that the challenge was to state delegation to disciplinary
bid for 2024 Olympic and Paralympic liberalize economic competition federations
Games, and a lack of understanding, in sport. In other words, the right In France and since 1945, the
and even anger of the entire French to sport for all would be called State delegates to the Unisport
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federations (French Federation federations, including FSGT, extra-budgetary funding with
of Football, French Federation has been initiated to support a the privatization of the French
of Gymnastics for example) the Member of Parliament’s proposal national lottery? What about the
responsibility to organize the to create a multisport delegation financial possibilities of local
championships of France and to and to recognize equally the role authorities whose state dotations
select athletes for the Olympic played by our multisport fed- are only decreasing, while social
Games and world champion- erations in the public service and spending is increasing? Which
ships. These federations are also general interest. place for our affinity and multi-
responsible for issuing safety 4 A decline of public resources sport federations in this context?
rules for practices. In this con- Last but not least, there cannot
text, the Law grants multisport be a public service of sport with- Many questions. FSGT is mobi-
federations such as FSGT the out public funding. At a time when lized to share these issues. In ad-
freedom to adapt the contents of Members of Parliament will soon dition to working together with the
competitive and non-competitive vote the budget of the Nation, other multisport federations and
activities, as well as their train- Sport budget is again announced an initiative towards parliamentar-
ings. In the perspective of Paris downwards. Sport weighs only ians, FSGT multiplied the tools for
2024 and the new governance 0.13% of the state budget, barely its clubs in order to continue to ask
of sport in France, the French 350 million euros. Whether it is for a real public service of sport. In
national Olympic Committee and up or down a few million euros complementarity to a special folder
these federations are asking for will not change the situation. It in our review “Sport et Plein Air”, a
an extension of the delegation in must be doubled to be recognized video “Sport is a right, it’s not a prod-
terms of training in particular. with real means to the height of uct” has recorded more than 100.000
This would limit the ability of af- the history and the culture of our views on social networks. Without
finity and multisport federations, country in matter of sport. All of public service of sport, the inequali-
whose experience, expertise our FSGT departmental, regional ties of access will be reinforced and
and sporting and social role are and club committees have seen with it the right to a quality sport
recognized nationally and terri- drastic cuts in extra-budgetary will be reserved for those who have
torially. Their ability to adapt the funding this year, ranging from the means. Is this the sport project
content and modes of organiza- -30 to -50%. Sports facilities are for a country preparing to host the
tion allows them to meet specific deteriorating years after years. Olympic and Paralympic Games?
needs not covered elsewhere, The concern for the future is
and to audiences often isolated real: What about the distribu-
?
in rural areas or poor suburbs. tion of funding in the French
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TUL-FINLAND
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
by Niina Myllys, TUL
ALL FINLAND WILL PARTY NEXT JUNE AND CELEBRATE WITH
BIG CEREMONIES THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF TUL
T
UL is one of the larg- of the main goals was and still is to years old TUL.
est non-governmental ensure that everyone has an equal The secret of the long and vi-
organizations in Finland opportunity to lead an active life brant life is communality, close
with almost 1000 sport and have access to various sport ties to member sports clubs and
club members. Founded activities, regardless of age, gender, long-term work to safeguard equal
100 years ago as the Finnish sport sexual orientation, wealth or ethnic sporting conditions in Finland.
federation, TUL focused on en- background. The big birthday party The 100th anniversary will be cel-
couraging Finish citizens to adopt will be on 15th of June 2019 with a ebrated all over Finland by organ-
a healthy and active lifestyle. One main ceremony as a tribute to 100 izing numerous amazing events and
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parties. The jubilee 2019 culminates The main ceremony, Joukkojen
in Helsinki Ice Hall on June 15th, 2019. Juhla, is a tribute to 100-year-old
Celebrations will already start on TUL. The ceremony will provide to all
January 26 in Helsinki – at the same exercise and sports lovers a profes-
place, where TUL was founded 100 sional review of the history of TUL,
years ago. In spring 2019 emeritus Finish sports culture and sports
professor Seppo Hentilä will pub- clubs. The ceremony is a work of art
lished an anniversary book. designed by dance and choreography
professionals. Its key elements in
BIG CEREMONIES addition to sport scenes are music,
AS A TRIBUTE TO light, projection and visualization.
TUL Joukkojen juhla, the main ceremony,
is held on June 15th at Helsinki Ice
Event weekend 14. to 16.6.2019 Hall. above: Project manager Mirjam
is the highlight of the jubilee year. International Show Competition Beekmann
During this weekend the member will take place in Töölö, Helsinki on
clubs of TUL will have a broad vis- June 16th. ISC is an open showy com- below: Choreographers Tuula
ibility all over the country. Different petition for various gymnastics and Linnusmäki and Minna Saari are
sports championships and tourna- dance forms. It is also a celebratory responsible for the artistic mastery
ments will be held in Helsinki and in competition for TUL. Competition of the main event
the metropolitan area, all hosted by categories are: acrobatic gymnas-
TUL member clubs. Competitions tics, aesthetic group gymnastics,
are held among other in football, aerobic gymnastics, rhythmic gym-
wrestling, cycling, gymnastics and nastics and dance. The age catego-
chess. Three main event of the ju- ries start from 12 years onwards.
bilee year are organized during the Ticket sale to the events have
event weekend. On June 14th TUL100 already started. TUL offers dif-
Theater Gala opens gymnastics and ferent types of accommodation
dance full-fledged weekend. Theater and hopes to see many friends in
Gala is held at Helsinki City Theater Helsinki! Contact Project Manager
on Friday. mirjam.beekmann@tul.fi
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HAPOEL on Tour
HAPOEL ISRAEL WAS AND IS TRAVELLING THE WORLD SINCE MANY YEARS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE AND PARTICIPATING WITH ITS ATHLETES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE IN
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENTS AND EVENTS. HAPOEL IS ALWAYS
ON TOUR WITH A BIG SPORTS FAMILY.
by Avigdor Dagon, HAPOEL and Raimund Fabi, CSIT
I
nternationally HAPOEL showed a month later they participated in partner of projects like Mamanet,
up in June 2018 with 508 athletes France in La Boule with 100 athletes promotes lots of women activities
in the Balkan Tournament for in different sport branches including together with several municipalities
peace in Albena and Varna in Football 11, Basketball and Track and in Israel and sets high level activities
Bulgaria participating in Bowling, Field. in Sports. HAPOEL offers financial
Catch Ball, Volleyball, Streetball, Nationally HAPOEL had a wide subventions to high level Olympic
Tennis, Swimming and Bridge. Just range of different activities and Sports practiced in their own clubs
events. The biggest for sure was the like Footbal, Basketball, Track and
Sportiada with 14 different brunches Field, Swimming and others for a
of sports in the city of Eilat dur- total amount of 1,65 million Euros,
ing the period of 9th to 12th October. supporting them all year long.
More than 1.300 women were active
in Catchy Ball. In the Bowling com- BIG PROGRAM
petition in Tiberius participated over AHEAD IN 2019
1.100 Athletes in 44 bowling lines.
2018 HAPOEL also participated in Of course HAPOEL athletes
five Marathons in Tiberias, Tel Aviv, will start 2019 in the Marathons of
Jerusalem and the Desert Marathon Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and the Desert
with 400 runners. Marathons. More than 23.000 ath-
letes from hundreds of companies
PARALYMPIC will continue to participate on 13 bod-
P
ROMOTION ies which operate sport activities
in more than 15 branches of sports
One big topic in 2018 was the start and will do the same sport activities
of the promotions of Paralympic ac- as they did 2018. Hundreds of ath-
tivities. For example the blind com- letes will compete outside of Israel
petitions on tandem bikes as well as in several sports branches in the
blind athletes in 5 und 10 km running Balkan Games in Varna (Bulgaria),
heats. HAPOEL also promoted the the European Festival Games in
activity of blind Chess Players to- Salzburg (Austria) and of course
gether with regular players. at the CSIT World Sports Games in
Tortosa (Spain).
HIGH FINANCIAL
SUBVENTION
AND PROMOTION
Together with the Ministry of
Culture and Sport HAPOEL is
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HAPOEL, a strong pillar on the one hand
of the elite sport as well as sport for all
and on the other hand at national as well
as international level
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INDET CONTRIBUTION
by Ruth Vázquez Pérez, INDET
INDET MEXICO OPERATES THE NATIONAL PROGRAM OF PHYSICAL A CTIVITIES AND
L ABOR SPORT. THE MEXICAN WORK CONGRESS THROUGH ITS INSTITUTE OF SPORT
FOR WORKERS PUTS IN PLACE EVERY YEAR ITS NATIONAL PROGRAM OF PHYSICAL
ACTIVITIES AND LABOR SPORT.
T
he main goal of this PHYSICAL need of doing exercise on a regular
Program is to offer a ACTIVITIES, SPORT basis, 30 minutes a day if possible
wide range of activities AND RECREATION with workers all around Mexico. The
to Mexican Workers and PROGRAM goal is to show and practice with
their families all around them movements routines that fight
the country to invest their free time This Program is focused in against sedentary lifestyle and obe-
in activities that help to keep a good Mexican Workers and their families. sity, keeping a physical, mental and
health through the practice of sports This program is part of the National social well-being. INDET presents
and physical activities to construct Platform lead by the Mexican attractive exercise and flexibility
a healthy life style. Four different Government known as “Move”. The routines, dance sessions and also
programs are part of the National program consists in the permanent include routines using specific func-
Program. promotion of the importance and tional implements to move and work
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out. Along the year, INDET does 20 massive events in all SPORTS EXCHANGE
around Mexico offering activities for the complete family, PROGRAM
from children to elderly people.
This Program has been created to stimulate Labor
NATIONAL WORKERS GAMES Sport men and women at State and National levels. With
PROGRAM, LABOR this Program, INDET gives our Labor Sport Champions
SPORT LEAGUES AND the unique opportunity to participate at Regional and
LABOR SPORT EVENTS International events. Each year, the Mexican Workers
Baseball Team who wins at the National Labor Games
Created in 1972 to increase the practice of popular participates at the International Baseball Championship
sports among the Labor Class in Mexico in order to ben- in La Habana, Cuba. Individuals and Teams who win Gold,
efit their health, this Program invites and supports the Silver and Bronce Medals at our National Sport Labor
practice of sports like football, basketball, volleyball, Games win also the right to participate at the Workers
swimming, baseball and athletics, between men and Sports Festival in Bulgaria every year and at the World
women, both free and master categories. This program Sports Games every two years as other International
starts every May and the final phase is played at the Championships organized by CSIT and some other Foreign
National Games every third week of September with the Sports Federations. These are the perfect opportunities
participation of workers from all around the country. for Labor Sports Mexican Champions to keep training and
playing their preferred sport. They certainly are the best
LABOR SPORT promoters at their work centers, with their families and
TRAINING PROGRAM their communities. INDET is committed to the practice of
sports and physical activity that gives all positive results
This is the main program to train instructors, promot- among the workers and their families in Mexico.
ers and coaches who are the guide for individual and
teams at Labor Centers, in both public and private sec-
tors. This Program gives the opportunity to all of those
involved in the sports activities in the Labor Mexican
Centers to prepare and update their knowledge and skills
so they can design and implement better physical activi-
ties for workers and their families. The main product is
the 40 hours Annual Sport Training Course with recog-
nized academics and professors in each sport category.
This course has the accreditation of Mexican Olympic
Committee, Mexican Work Ministry and National Sports
Commission. INDET offers the 120 hours Certificate
Training Course on a specific matter plus short training
programs and conferences along the year.
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SENIORS
GET ORGANIZED FOR TORTOSA
by Anne-Lise Kooreman, CSIT Working Group Physical Activity for Seniors 55+
SCHIELLEITEN IN AUSTRIA WAS THE HOST CITY FOR THE CSIT FORMATION COURSE
2018 FOR SENIORS 55+ ORGANIZED BY ASKÖ.
I
t is less than half a year until castle of Schielleiten in Austria under Besides the visit of CSIT Secretary
the CSIT World Sports Games the lead of CSIT Vice-President Palle General Wolfgang Burghardt, who
in Tortosa, Catalonia (Spain) in Thomsen for their regular formation brought greetings from CSIT Presi
July 2019 and the CSIT seniors course for Seniors 55+. dent Bruno Molea, the particip ants
start to get in form and organ- It was an intensive but interesting had three days of theory and practice
ized. Instructors from FSGT – France, weekend for the seniors with a lot of and several interesting presentations
DAI – Denmark, HAPOEL – Israel and new activities, that gives all a crea- of top lecturers from the University
ASKÖ – Austria met from 21th to 23rd tive input and innovative ideas for of Vienna and the Austrian Sports &
of September 2018 in the wonderful the upcoming events. All instructors Healthcare sector, organized through
will translate the new content to be the excellent network of Austrias’
able to use them for their own stake- pensioners (PVÖ), one of the co-
holders “at home”. On the program organizers of the formation course.
there was ‘Power and Sensomotoric Next appointment for the seniors
Training’, ‘Coordination in every- will be in 2019 in Tortosa, Catalonia at
days life’, ‘Theraband exercises’ and the CSIT World Sports Games (WSG).
‘Balance’. This formation course CSIT is looking forward to a high
gave useful devices on scientific, number of senior participants at the
methodical, practical and organizing 6th CSIT WSG in Tortosa 2019, to en-
level. Head of organizing committee sure the widest possible exchange of
Uschi Mortinger wants to thank in know-how between specialists from
particular Prof. Andreas Vock, Petra around the world.
Höllhuemer, Claudia Kraxner and
Dietmar Hainrauch for their knowl-
edge transfer.
It was an intensive but interesting weekend
for the seniors with a lot of new activities
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MONTH OF SPORTS IN THE PRINCELY CITY CELJE, A PROJECT THAT IS CARRIED
OUT IN MAY AND JUNE HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS.
DURING THIS TIME, WE OFFERED ALL CITIZENS THE POSSIBILITY OF ENGAGING
IN 22 DIFFERENT SPORTS.
Union Sport SLOVENIA
SPORT IN THE PRINCELY CITY
OF CELJE
by Hasan Igrić, UADŠS
I
n addition to the various the lumbar spine and problems that content such as a night run, running
branches, there are profes- arise while under burden, the other along the Savinja River, Running for
sional lectures on the topic of part covering the neck and all that is fathers – Daddy activate, Sports
the spine, and in two sections. associated with pain, causes and ex- week at Šmartinsko jezero, charity
The first set is intended for ercises to eliminate the problem. The event I’m going to help. As part of the
Center for Health Promotion and OE month of sports, we have opened two
Celje, the National Institute of Public sports facilities. Pump track polygon
Health, took measurements of body in Nova vas, a new acquisition for
composition with the Tanita scales an urban settlement is of utmost
and interesting extracts, some of importance, where children and the
which were pleasing to others, and a elderly coexist with the same goal,
little less, and a 2 km walk test. socializing with sports activities. The
All activities carried out during the next acquisition is definitely a gym
month of sports in the princely city, at the 1st primary school in Celje and
were co-financed by the Municipality the most modern climbing center.
of Celje and the Foundation for Sport. For the Olympic sport, it is extremely
This year, we have offered the visitors important that the city of Celje offer
the following sports contents: social preparation for our top climbers.
dancing, bowling, kayaking, horse- Every year, we add new content, while
back riding, Nordic walking, Nirvana keeping all that was extremely well
fitness, volleyball, swimming, diving, accepted among the participants.
pump track, defense against stress, The desire of all of us is that Celje,
stand-up paddle-boarding, Senior in addition to this project, will revive
fit, Chess in a new light, school of other competition projects with in-
running, sports recreation for be- ternational participation and ideas,
ginners, gym exercises, and golden and after the coordination meetings
workout for elders, who are training we will inform the public about the
to feel better. projects for the next year, we have
Project Manager Mag. Hasan some good ideas that are feasible
Ibrić said at this year’s conclusion with a minimum input. Let’s men-
of the project: The project Month of tion that immediately after the end of
Sports started spontaneously as an the month of sports, the Monograph
upgrade of the month sports for all, in English was published on the 50th
which remains similar as we only anniversary of the International
added competitively-recreational Children’s Games. The idea and the
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Sports and physical activities are
playing traditionally an important role
in the Slovenian society
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first games were on June 5th 1968, in events and organized, regular, pro- and maintaining health through
our beautiful city. fessionally guided, adequately and movement and sports activities in
Month of Sports officially ended, intensively structured sports and social and professional meetings.
but in the city and its surround- recreational exercises that take • Strengthening cooperation be-
ings there are many opportunities place in the area of the Municipality tween the scientific, health and
for sports and recreation. Already of Celje. sports professions.
in the summer months, the Celje The introduction of the project
Sports Association offers a free contributes to the realization of our In Celje, we are aware that motion
beach volleyball practice at the sum- efforts to provide and offer profes- and sporting activities have positive
mer swimming pool in Celje, every sional, high quality and healthy effects on health, which is reflected
Monday and Wednesday between sports activities in societies and to in the quality of an individual’s life.
18:00 and 21:00. We are also continu- continually improve this offer. The quality of everyday living related
ing to organize hiking and training for The goal of the offer is not only to movement, exercise and sport
the elderly every Monday and Friday sports activity but prevention of the allows the deceleration or slowing
between 10 am to 11 am. The pro- onset of diseases or other disorders down of the deterioration of physical
ject of self-defense will continue in due to congestion and stressful life- and functional abilities, the weak-
September, on Wednesday between style. nesses of which are also caused
17 and 18 hours. On behalf of the by physical (sports and motor) inac-
organizing committee, I would like What are the starting points of the tivity.
to thank all those who participated in project?
the project, with the wish that simi- • Increasing the awareness of the
lar projects become a permanent citizens and the public about the
feature of our city, a city with a great importance of organized, regular,
sporting heart. professionally guided and quality-
based exercises and sports and
WHAT IS THE PUR- recreational competitions.
POSE OF THE PRO- • Increasing the number of partici-
JECT THAT HAS pants in organized, regular, pro-
BEEN LIVING FOR fessionally managed, adequately
THE FIFTH YEAR? intensive and quality structured
sports and recreational activities.
The main purpose of the project is • Combining and connecting every-
to promote sports and recreational one who is keen on strengthening
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