Play for the Planet: Youth Connecting Sports with Nature

Content

After participating in the “Green Playgrounds” training course in Paola, youth workers from GO Alive hosted a community workshop focused on linking sports with environmental values. The event brought together local sports groups and young environmentalists for a day of learning, reflection, and movement.

Workshop Goals

  • Promote inclusion through physical activities

  • Encourage active citizenship and environmental responsibility

  • Show how sports can support sustainability

Key Activities

  • Eco-relay races promoting recycling awareness

  • Youth-led session on EU values and sustainability

  • Nature-themed obstacle course and reflection zone

Participant Reflections

“I realized football can be more than a game—it can be a message.”

Outputs
A school partnership was launched to organize monthly eco-sports events in Thessaloniki.