United Through Adapted Basketball (UTAB) project
United Through Adapted Basketball (UTAB) project Today, an important milestone was achieved for the United Through Adapted Basketball (UTAB) project, as a key meeting took place in Sofia, Bulgaria. This event brought together project partners, stakeholders, and experts from across Europe to coordinate and set the foundation for the project’s ambitious goals. Funded by the European Union, the UTAB initiative is dedicated to promoting inclusion and diversity through sports, with a focus on empowering young people with disabilities aged 15-37. The meeting served as an opportunity to discuss the project’s timeline, key activities, and strategic objectives, including the organization of training seminars for coaches and referees, regular sports activities, and wheelchair basketball tournaments. Participants reviewed the project’s three interconnected work packages: Project Management and Coordination – ensuring smooth collaboration and effective communication. Training Seminars and Event Organization – preparing for impactful seminars and tournaments. Dissemination, Evaluation, and Sustainability – focusing on long-term impact, including the creation of a Handbook of Good Practices and leveraging digital platforms for communication and outreach. The discussions also highlighted the importance of international collaboration, with active contributions from the project’s partners, including basketball federations from Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, and Armenia, as well as support from the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation Europe and the FIBA Foundation. The UTAB project stands as a testament to the power of sports to unite communities, break barriers, and foster equality. Stay tuned for updates on the exciting activities and events planned under this initiative! For more information, follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utab.project/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/utab.project Together, we are transforming sports into a platform for inclusion and empowerment!