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TAFISA Newsletter  |  June 2022
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TAFISA World Walking Day - 24 Hours Around the Globe
Registrations are Open!

On Sunday 2 October at 10AM local time, join us to pass the baton and connect the world! Participate in the TAFISA World Walking Day - 24 Hours Around the Globe and walk, swim, run, skate, dance, and be active in the most inclusive and accessible 24-hour relay around the world. 

Register now on the online platform and stay tuned for more information about this year's event! Visit www.worldwalkingday.org.

 Latest News
Thank you! 27th TAFISA World Congress, Portoroz, 2022
What a success! Three weeks ago, 318 participants representing 173 organisations across 54 countries joined the 27th TAFISA World Congress in Portoroz, Slovenia, which was hosted by the Olympic Committee of Slovenia - Association of Sports Federation and Sports Union of Slovenia. | Read More... 
TAFISA Board of Directors for 2022-2025
On Friday 10 June, the TAFISA General Assembly elected the new TAFISA Board of Directors. Wolfgang Baumann was elected TAFISA President and a new Board of Directors was elected for 2022-2025, with five women present on the Board for the first time in TAFISA's history. | Learn More about the new President and Board...
Umbria Ready to Host 2nd European Sport for All Games 2022

Italy is gearing up to host the 2nd European Sport for All Games in Perugia, Umbria, on 23-29 Sept, this year! Stay tuned for more info very soon! 

Save the Date! 28th TAFISA World Congress 2023 in Düsseldorf
The 28th TAFISA World Congress will take place on 30 October - 5 November 2023. The event will be hosted by the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), the State Sport Federation of North-Rhine Westphalia, and the State Government of North-Rhine Westphalia. Save the date!
TAFISA Treasurer Janez Sodrznik re-elected as a member of EPAS Consultative Committee Bureau 
The annual meeting of the Council of Europe's Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) Governing Board and meeting of the EPAS Consultative Committee (CC) was held in Strasbourg on June 13 and 14, 2022. As a result of the elections which took place during the meeting, TAFISA Treasurer Janez Sodrznik was re-elected as a member of the EPAS CC Bureau.
TAFISA Signs #HealthyLifestyle4All Pledge at EU Sport Forum
On 16-17 June, the EU Sport Forum was held in Lille, France, under the theme "European Sport: fair, inclusive and fit for a sustainable future". TAFISA Vice President Denis Karakasis from Greece joined the EU Sport Forum over the two days. On 16 June, he was invited to sign the #HealthyLifestyle4All pledge. | Read more
Apply now to Join a MA Programme in International Sports Development

Leipzig University and TAFISA are offering a blended-learning MA in International Sports Development to empower current and future leaders to work in sports organisations at the local, national, and international levels, providing them with the knowledge, expertise, and tools to develop Sport for All and grassroots sports. The first semester will start on 1 October 2022 - apply now to secure your spot! | Learn More and Apply...

Mission 2030 Workshop Series - Healthy Lifestyle for All

Get ready for the next TAFISA Mission 2030 Workshop! Tackling the general theme of Health & Well-being, the Workshop on "Healthy Lifestyle for All" will be hosted online at the end of August 2022. Stay tuned for more information! | Learn More on the Workshop Series

TAFISA President Wolfgang Baumann Joins DOSB Parliamentary Meeting of Sport

On the evening of 23 June, TAFISA President Wolfgang Baumann was invited to the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) Parliamentary Meeting of Sport, and took the opportunity to meet and discuss with guests from the political and sports spheres in Germany. The event was attended by over 400 guests, including DOSB Vice President Kerstin Holze and German Federal Minister of the Interior and Community Nancy Faeser. 

TAFISA Board Member Jacqueline Kronenburg attends Event at the European Parliament
On 27 June, the International Sport and Culture Association (ISCA), JOGG, Youth Health Community (YHC) and Schuttelaar & Partners gathered 50 stakeholders in health and physical activity promotion at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, to advocate for cross-sector action and commit to making healthier lifestyle choices possible for all Europeans.
FLOT Family Joins the 27th TAFISA World Congress
From 6-12 June, the Female Leaders Of Tomorrow (FLOT) family gathered for a first physical meeting on the occasion of the 27th TAFISA World Congress in Portorož, Slovenia. The FLOT mentees led a special parallel session focusing on “Empowering the Female Sport for All Leaders of Tomorrow”. | Read More
INTERACT Project Releases New Outputs

Discover the INTERACT Good Practices Platform and INTERACT Pledge to Activate Citizens, presented during the 27th TAFISA World Congress in Portoroz, Slovenia – among other INTERACT news. | Read More

15th Europe in Action Project Partners Meeting

On 6-8 June, the 15th partners meeting for the co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission project Europe in Action was held. The meeting presented an exciting opportunity to discuss the progress of the project undertaken so far and map out the key milestones for the rest of this year, with a focus on the preparation of the project's Closing Conference. | Read More

[INTERACT] ISO of the Month – June
How is International SAMBO Federation using Sport for All to promote wellbeing & mental health, or empower women in sport? Find out with FIAS CEO Michal Buchel in our ISO of the month interview! | Watch the Interview
Celebrate the International Day of Dodgeball! 
TAFISA Member the World Dodgeball Federation (WDBF) is marking June 30 as the International Day of Dodgeball! WDBF member nations around the world will be celebrating the day, sharing stories and inviting those new to the sport to seek out opportunities to participate. Dodgeball prides itself on being an accessible and affordable sport, inclusive of all. | Find out more...
You can find more news on our website.
 Upcoming Events
23-29 September - 2nd TAFISA European Sport for All Games, Perugia, Umbria, Italy
2 October - TAFISA World Walking Day - 24 Hours Around the Globe
30 October-5 November 2023 - TAFISA World Congress, Düsseldorf, Germany
You can find more events on our website.
Want to share your story or event?
TAFISA is always proud to share the good work of its members with the Global Sport for All Movement.  Please send articles (in English) and pictures of programmes or events you want to share to media@tafisa.org
TAFISA Family Day - Share Your Good Work With the World!
How does it work?
  • Fill and send us the Family Day form
  • Send us a picture(s) of the programme or event you want to share and promote
  • TAFISA will publish it across its social media platforms, sharing your good work with the whole world

Download the entry form (#TAFISAFamilyDay form), complete it and return it along with photos to media@tafisa.org to participate!

 What you can do
Apply for Patronage
If your organisation will host a Sport for All event you have the opportunity to apply for TAFISA patronage.
Read More...
TAFISA Mission 2030
Read and Support TAFISA's Mission 2030 for a better world through Sport for All!
Introduce Certified Leadership Courses (CLCs) or Reach Out Day to your country
TAFISA Certified Leadership Courses in Sport for All were developed to train and qualify national Sport for All leaders around the globe. Learn more:
CLCs
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