ZAEV Sports & Recreation Program 25-26

Within the framework of the "ZAEV Sports & Recreation Program" through activities for the development and promotion of sports, special programs will be initiated that will create conditions for conducting sports activities. Within this program, the creation of the "Rally Moto" is envisaged through activities realized in a competitive spirit and sports recreation of the participants, providing an organizational set-up for realization. The celebration of the activities in this program will be in coordination with the activities of the "ZAEV Program for raising public health awareness", marking

6 April - International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

The celebration of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on 6 April, declared by the United Nations General Assembly, will be followed by a marathon to promote peace through sport. All participants will be dressed in white T-shirts, and they will complete the planned trajectory by showing a white card – as a symbol of peace. With this symbolic moment, the participants will send a strong message for the protection of peace, common values ​​and the protection of fundamental freedoms and rights, understood by all citizens around the world, especially because of the recent turn of events in Ukraine.

3 June - World Bicycle Day

Celebrating World Bicycle Day on 3 June, declared by the United Nations General Assembly to stimulate cycling as a source of social, economic and health benefits that bring people together. It will be marked by the organization of “Bike Week”, which will aim to stimulate increased awareness among citizens to use more and more non-polluting means of transport such as bicycles. This “Bike Week” will also mark the Ride4Women initiative, launched by several European doctors to raise awareness of the importance of preventing and early diagnosing cervical cancer by cycling long distances.

10 September - World Suicide Prevention Day

Having in mind that sport has a very important role in encouraging social interactivity and in building open communities, activities will be undertaken that will create sports habits among young people through discipline and teamwork. Through sports, young people will learn to create new networks of acquaintances with their peers from the region, in the spirit of healthy sports habits and acceptance of diversity, tolerance, respect for competition, competitive spirit and teamwork. These activities will be realized in honour of the celebration of World Suicide Prevention Day  on 10 September.

The activities will be realized through the following initiatives:

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (April 6) and World Bicycle Day (June 3)

  • Strumica Unified Sports League

Create a season-long inclusive sports league featuring mixed teams of athletes with and without disabilities competing in soccer, basketball, and volleyball. The league would have adapted rules to foster social inclusion and mutual respect in local sports culture.

  • Cultural Sports Day

Invite local ethnic groups to demonstrate and teach traditional Macedonian and Balkan folk games and sports, followed by friendly competitions that celebrate cultural diversity and heritage through physical activity.

  • Corporate Bike Challenge

Encourage local companies to promote cycling to work by hosting a month-long challenge where employees log bike rides; the company with the highest participation wins recognition and prizes promoting healthy lifestyles.

World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10)

  •  “Steps for Hope” Mental Health Walkathon

Organize a community walkathon through Strumica’s parks and public spaces to raise awareness on suicide prevention and mental health, featuring informational booths.

  • Mental Health & Sports Integration Training

Conduct training for coaches, physical education teachers, and sports club leaders on how to recognize mental health issues among athletes and provide support or referrals, fostering safer and more supportive sports environments.

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