Imagine a group of 40 sports enthusiasts gathered together, not just to talk about safe sports but to experience it. This vibrant event, part of the WHISTLE project, funded by the European Commission, aimed to prevent verbal sexual harassment and catcalling in sports. The goal? To make sports a safe and welcoming space for everyone.
The day started with a friendly hello to the WHISTLE project. It’s all about making sports awesome and harassment-free! Next up, everyone had a cozy chat about how to make sports safer. Ideas flowed, and presentations were cooked up, all aiming for a sports world without hassles.
We took a break to grab a snack, recharge, and maybe share a laugh or two. Because, hey, making sports safe is serious, but it’s also about having fun! Time to get serious about kicking catcalling out of sports. We chatted about how to spot it and stop it. Spoiler: Teamwork is key!
Lunchtime! Refueling our bodies and getting ready for the afternoon adventure. Hold on to your hats! We mixed things up with a paintball session. Boys, girls, everyone together, having a blast and learning that teamwork makes the dream work.
The day wrapped up with everyone sharing thoughts and feelings. The physical games and paintball added a dash of excitement that everyone loved.
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This event is just a slice of the WHISTLE project, funded by the European Commission. It’s a big movement involving countries like Italy, Spain, Greece, Bulgaria, Turkiye, and Poland, bringing together towns and sports groups. The aim is simple: make sports safe and cool for women. They’re spreading the word, running campaigns, and making sure that if something’s not right, there’s a way to talk about it.
Curious about WHISTLE and what they’re up to? Check out the website.
This WHISTLE event wasn’t just about talking the talk; it was about walking the walk. Safe sports are possible, and they can be a ton of fun too! Thanks to the WHISTLE project, sports just got a whole lot better for everyone.
Join the movement. Play safe. Have fun!
