In Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, Alternativi International led a youth workshop linking the values of tennis with lessons in empathy and team-building. The workshop followed the “Deuce for Diversity” training in Cefalù.
From Match Point to Connection Point
Youth discovered how sport can become a language for inclusion, respect, and personal development.
Workshop Goals
- Use sports as tools for inclusive dialogue.
- Raise awareness about exclusion and belonging.
- Build bridges through teamwork and respect.
Key Activities
- Sports Icebreakers – Group games focusing on connection and communication.
- Match Reflection – Youth shared how winning and losing feel and what they reveal about teamwork.
- Sport Storytelling – Small teams designed stories where sport changed someone’s life.
Participant Reflections
"This was the first time I saw tennis as something deeper—not just a game but a way to be together."
