The first transnational meeting of the SPECIALRACKET Erasmus+ project, co-funded by European Union, took place in Lykovrysi, Attica, Greece, from 17 to 19 May 2025. The hosts (Hellenic Powerlifting – Ελληνικό Σωματείο Δυναμικού Τριάθλου) and partners from Бадминтон клуб Ракет Спийд – Racket Speed Badminton Club (Bulgaria) and Aps Asd Margherita Sport e Vita (Italy) met and had the opportunity through a theoretical and practical part to Exchange of good practices through visit in Special Olympics/Special Needs Centres bases in Greece.
This exchange is part of the SPECIALRACKET project, which aims to:
– Promote adapted badminton as a tool for inclusion and physical development
– Support children and youth with special needs through tailored sports programs
– Empower coaches and educators through transational collaboration and trianing
The ESDT-HPA awarded the Mayor of Lykovrysi – Pefki, Mr. Marios Psychalis, and the Deputy Mayor for Sports, Mr. Konstantinos Sotiriou, for their continued support for local sports clubs and for the Municipality’s support in implementing the SPECIALRACKET Erasmus+ Program.
Both the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor welcomed the participants, expressed their support for such projects, and highlighted the benefits of participants/coaches/educators from all European countries collaborating. Furthermore, the Mayor strongly emphasized the inclusion – coexistence – participation and the benefits of the action of children of the Pefki Badminton Club ‘Niki Magoufanas’ and youth with special needs playing adapted badminton and in the end being a team ALL TOGETHER.
The SpecialRacket project meeting in Greece was definitely a success and we are all looking forward to the next one in Italy.
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