Sport Evolution Alliance

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

🛡️🥋 Registrations are now open for the SAFE COMBAT Final Conference!

After two years of research, collaboration and development, the SAFE COMBAT project is reaching its final stage with a conference dedicated to creating safer environments in combat sports and martial arts across Europe 🇪🇺

📅 24 October 2026
📍 Portimão, Portugal
🕔 17:00 – 19:00

The conference will bring together experts, sport organisations, athletes, coaches and safeguarding professionals to present the project's main results, including:
🛡️ The SAFE COMBAT Safeguarding Code
🎓 The SAFE COMBAT Online Course (MOOC)
🏅 The SAFE COMBAT Certification System for Clubs
🤝 Good practices and experiences from across Europe

Sport Evolution Alliance is proud to be part of this European initiative and to contribute to a future where combat sports are safer, more inclusive and better prepared to protect all participants.

📣 Don't miss the opportunity to join the conversation and help shape the future of safeguarding in combat sports and martial arts.

🔗 Register now: https://safecombat.eu/portfolio/final-conference/


Sport Evolution Alliance European Judo Union Safe Combat EJU Education WAKO Europe Kickboxing EJU Education

05/06/2026

🌍♻️ World Environment Day

Today, on World Environment Day, we reaffirm our commitment to building a more sustainable future through sport, education and community engagement 💚

At Sport Evolution Alliance, sustainability is not only part of the projects and activities we develop across Europe 🇪🇺 — it is also one of our core values.

Through international cooperation initiatives, youth exchanges, educational programmes and community-based activities, we have continuously promoted:
🌱 Environmental awareness and sustainable lifestyles
🚴‍♂️ Active mobility and healthier communities
🤝 Community engagement and responsible citizenship
🌍 Intercultural cooperation around sustainability challenges
💡 Education and capacity-building connected to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

We strongly believe that sport can be a powerful tool to inspire behavioural change, strengthen environmental responsibility and encourage more conscious and active societies.

Because sustainability is not only about protecting the environment — it is about protecting the future of people, communities and the generations to come ✨

💚 Together, through education, cooperation and sport, we can continue creating positive impact.

04/06/2026

🌍 Introducing “The Game That Connects” – where sport becomes a bridge

We’re excited to share one of the key outcomes of the Sport For Unity project: the digital manual “The Game That Connects.”

More than just a guide, this manual is a practical toolkit designed to help coaches, educators, and organizations use sport as a powerful force for inclusion, connection, and understanding. Built through collaboration across Europe, it shows how simple, well-designed activities can break down barriers and bring young people together - regardless of their background.

💡 What makes it special?

* Practical, easy-to-use activities for real-world settings
* A strong focus on inclusion, equality, and teamwork
* Methods that combine movement, learning, and reflection
* Tools to create safe, supportive environments for every child

At its core, “The Game That Connects” reminds us that sport is more than competition - it’s a universal language that fosters belonging, trust, and shared experiences.

👉 Explore the manual and be part of a more inclusive future through sport:
https://sportforunity.superkid.hr/2026/05/27/introducing-the-digital-manual-the-game-that-connects/

03/06/2026

🚴‍♂️🌍 World Bicycle Day

Today, we celebrate the bicycle as a symbol of sustainability, active lifestyles and human connection 💚

At Sport Evolution Alliance, we are proud to support European initiatives that use cycling as a tool for education, environmental awareness and community engagement across Europe 🇪🇺

Through projects such as:
🌱🚴 S.C.O.R.E — promoting sustainable lifestyles and encouraging environmentally friendly mobility habits aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
🎶🚴‍♀️ BIKEandMUSIC — combining cycling and music to promote sustainable mobility, intercultural dialogue and community building through cross-border cycling tours and cultural exchange we continue to reinforce the role of sport and active mobility in creating healthier, greener and more connected societies 🌍✨

The bicycle is more than transportation — it represents freedom, inclusion, well-being and a more sustainable future for all 🚲💙

02/06/2026

Sport Evolution Alliance was proudly represented at the 1st International Football Congress, organised by ISCIA in Aveiro, through the participation of Rui Vieira, Director of SEA, and Nuno Dias, from SEA team.

Both contributed to the panel discussion on Dual Careers – “Winning Beyond the Field”, with Nuno Dias moderating the session and Rui Vieira sharing SEA’s perspective on the importance of supporting athletes to successfully combine their sporting pathways with education, personal development and professional opportunities.

We would like to sincerely congratulate ISCIA and all the organisations involved in delivering such an outstanding congress. The event brought together speakers of the highest level, and the discussions throughout the day were marked by remarkable quality, relevance and depth.

It was a privilege for SEA to be part of an event that created meaningful dialogue around the present and future of football, from training and women’s football to street football, dual careers, sports career management and high performance.

May this be the first of many editions. We truly hope that our contribution helped strengthen the quality and impact of this excellent initiative.

Congratulations to the organisation, the speakers, the moderators and all participants! 👏

01/06/2026

🇬🇧
🚨 ONLY 3 PLACES LEFT! 🚨

If you are a woman, aged between 18 and 40, and live in Portugal, this could be your opportunity to live a unique international experience through the Erasmus+ programme! 🌍✨

🇹🇷 Antalya, Türkiye
📅 18 to 29 June 2026

💸 Fully funded:
✅ Accommodation
✅ Food
✅ Travel up to €580

Over 12 days, you will develop essential skills for your future, take part in international activities, and build a network with women from different countries.

🎯 Training areas:
🏆 Leadership in Sport
🌱 Sustainability and Green Practices in Sport
💻 Digital Tools for Sport Development

This is not just a training course.

It is an opportunity to:
✨ Gain confidence and new skills
✨ Meet inspiring people from across Europe
✨ Enrich your CV
✨ Discover new professional perspectives
✨ Represent Portugal in an international project

⏳ Places are almost full and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

📌 Apply now:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfL5gNIe4EVs0q29KBy2hZ5BaqT3wHF8CZ-hFl344ZMhka1LA/viewform

📄 Check the infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mjbe5_RnNQ2M3EZDey_QLFBcRH4tmm0q/view

📩 Questions: [email protected]

🔥 Don’t let others tell you what it was like. Live this experience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eljk-iTliFI

🇵🇹
🚨 SÓ RESTAM 3 VAGAS! 🚨

Se és mulher, tens entre 18 e 40 anos e resides em Portugal, esta pode ser a tua oportunidade de viver uma experiência internacional única através do programa Erasmus+! 🌍✨

🇹🇷 Antalya, Turquia
📅 18 a 29 de junho de 2026

💸 Tudo financiado:
✅ Alojamento
✅ Alimentação
✅ Viagem até 580€

Durante 12 dias vais desenvolver competências essenciais para o teu futuro, participar em atividades internacionais e criar uma rede de contactos com mulheres de vários países.

🎯 Áreas de formação:
🏆 Liderança no Desporto
🌱 Sustentabilidade e Práticas Verdes no Desporto
💻 Ferramentas Digitais para o Desenvolvimento Desportivo

Esta não é apenas uma formação.

É uma oportunidade para:
✨ Ganhares confiança e novas competências
✨ Conheceres pessoas inspiradoras de toda a Europa
✨ Enriqueceres o teu CV
✨ Descobrires novas perspetivas profissionais
✨ Representares Portugal num projeto internacional

⏳ As vagas estão quase esgotadas e serão atribuídas por ordem de candidatura.

📌 Candidata-te já: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfL5gNIe4EVs0q29KBy2hZ5BaqT3wHF8CZ-hFl344ZMhka1LA/viewform

📄 Consulta o infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mjbe5_RnNQ2M3EZDey_QLFBcRH4tmm0q/view

📩 Dúvidas: [email protected]

🔥 Não deixes que te contem como foi. Vive esta experiência.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eljk-iTliFI

26/05/2026

🎮✨ The ENHANCE Project Meeting & MOOC Training Session is coming to Cyprus!

From 27 to 29 May 2026, the ENHANCE project partners, including Sport Evolution Alliance, will gather at Frederick University, Limassol Campus, together with invited expert mentors, for a hybrid meeting dedicated to the next steps of ENHANCE – The Social Side of Esport.

This event will support the development and review of the project’s MOOC content, bringing together partners and experts to strengthen learning opportunities for esports players, parents and guardians.

📍 Frederick University, Limassol Campus, Cyprus
📅 27–29 May 2026
🌐 www.enhance-project.eu


VUB - Vrije Universiteit Brussel Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών University of Patras
Frederick University Cyprus Acd la Hoya European Esports Federation
Sport Evolution Alliance