“Together in Sport – Phase II” once again played an active role in this year’s Refugee Week activities.
It all began with a wonderful sporting and cultural celebration in Schimatari, organized by METAdrasi and the Hellenic Olympic Committee in collaboration with the Municipality of Tanagra on Wednesday, June 18.
140 children and young people up to the age of 21 from the Oinofyta refugee camp and the local community of the municipality were introduced to the sports of table tennis, basketball, fencing, judo, wrestling, laser run, handball, and kickboxing, while also enjoying theatrical games and modern dance.
As aleays, joining us to guide the children were the outstanding, distinguished athletes of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, whom we warmly thank.
On June 20, World Refugee Day, “Together in Sport” participated in the community’s big celebration at KAPAPS Park.
The children had the opportunity to try their hand at boxing in an event organized in collaboration with the Hellenic Boxing Federation. The young boxers were guided and inspired by the great world champion, Natasha Pontika, member of the Scientific Committee of the Hellenic Boxing Federation.
Next, the REVMA team took over, holding a workshop for children using musical instruments made from recycled materials, setting the tone for the evening.
The activities were organized as part of Refugee Week Greece.
“Together in Sport-Phase II” promotes social cohesion and peaceful coexistence through sport and cultural activties and is implemented by METAdrasi (project coordinator), the Hellenic Olympic Committee, and the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB). The German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) supports with coordination and co-funding. The project is also co-funded by the AMIF (2021-2027). With the support of the General Secretariat for Vulnerable Persons & Institutional Protection of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
