There are certain people that just have that feeling of solidarity, empathy, compassion in them and they relate to other people naturally. Or perhaps life put them in a tough situation and created a lesson to be learned in order to grow, evolve and make something bigger while being on...
Vienna Awaits: The Final Chapter of SportWay
On 26 September 2025, the SportWay project will come full circle with its final event in Vienna, Austria. This moment carries a special weight for all of us involved—not only because it marks the conclusion of an ambitious journey across three countries, but also because it represents a beginning: the...
The Role of Volunteers at an International Inclusive Sport Event
For the past 18 years that we have been implementing our international sport day “Be a Sportsman - Play with Me”, volunteers of all sorts have played a very important role in them. Our particularity in volunteering has been its inclusive character in a sense that we have involved persons...
Play as a bridge between worlds: How sport breaks barriers and brings people together
In a world that often focuses on differences and divisions, play offers something refreshingly simple and profoundly powerful – a way to connect. It takes us back to the basics: cooperation, shared joy, and mutual respect. This is the beating heart of the SportWay project, a collaboration between Slovenia, Austria,...
Measuring Fair Play in Inclusive Sports: Insights from SportWay Italy 2025
Fair play is more than a code of conduct; it is the cornerstone of any truly inclusive sports experience. Within the framework of SportWay Italy 2025, fair play was not only encouraged—it was actively measured, promoted, and celebrated as an essential value to ensure that all participants, regardless of age,...
Sport as a Bridge Between Cultures: The Power of Play
Sport is more than a competition or a final score — it is a powerful tool for building relationships, communities, and mutual understanding. At its best, sport creates environments where people feel seen, accepted, and connected. For children and youth from migrant backgrounds, this can be the key to successful...
Increased Interest in Sports among Young People with Special Needs
Responses from Surveyed Sports Clubs and Mentors about inclusion in sports for youth with special needs An important part of the international SportWay project is the promotion and strengthening of the inclusion of individuals with special needs into regular sports clubs, associations, and activities. On one hand, the project partners...
Bringing Communities Together Through Inclusive Sports
Sport has the unique ability to unite people, fostering connections across social, cultural, and physical differences. However, for sports to truly embrace inclusivity, intentional planning and thoughtful organization are essential. The SportWay project, co-funded by the European Union, was established to provide practical tools and resources that enable communities to...
Fair Play: The Core of Inclusive Sports Events
At SportWay, fair play is at the heart of every inclusive sports event we organize. More than just a set of rules, fair play is a philosophy that promotes respect, cooperation, and mutual understanding. This is why we have developed a Fair Play Checklist—a simple yet effective tool used by...
SportWay: A Vision for Inclusive Sports Across Europe
At Center Janeza Levca Ljubljana, the largest school for students with special needs in Slovenia, sports have always played a crucial role in fostering physical, motor, and social development. Recognizing the transformative power of sports, we sought to extend the positive impact of our domestic events onto the European stage,...