Partners of the European Week of Winter Sport (EWWS) initiative, co-funded by the European Union, met in Madrid on January 26, for a project kickoff meeting. The main aim is to promote participation in sport and physical activity also in the winter period, while raising awareness of climate change and promoting sustainability.

The concept of the project is to promote physical activity in winter, making winter sports more accessible and inclusive, as well as raising awareness of climate change and sustainability through winter sports. Activities will be carried out through the period 2024-2026.

Specific objectives and activities will be identification of needs, challenges and resources for organizing sustainable sports events in the field of winter sports; supporting sports associations and local authorities in the organization and promotion of events in the field of winter sports during the European Week of Winter Sports (#BeWinterActive week); and raising awareness of climate change and sustainability through the European Week of Winter Sport Week and sport in general.

The cooperation partnership in the field of sport within the Erasmus+ programme brings together 9 entities from 8 countries, with L'Orma from Italy as the coordinator, with partners Bulgarian Sports Development Association from Bulgaria, Sport for Education and Health - DES and Kilian Jornet Foundation from Spain, Ski club Rijeka from Croatia, NEST Berlin from Germany, International University of Health, Exercise and Sports - LUNEX from Luxembourg, European Platform for Sports and Innovation - EPSI from Belgium and EUSA Institute from Slovenia.

The project partners will soon develop the website and social media channels where you will be able to get more information.