STOP the GAP
Avviato ufficialmente il progetto sportivo europeo “STOP the GAP”, che vede il CSI Comitato di Bari impegnato in partnership con associazioni e realtà provenienti da Italia, Macedonia del Nord e Croazia. Cofinanziato dall’Unione Europea, “SGAP” si pone l’obiettivo di coinvolgere giovani dai 7 ai 17 anni di vari paesi del Vecchio continente in attività sportive e sociali in grado di creare connessioni tra culture e tradizioni differenti. Protagonisti del progetto, infatti, saranno soprattutto ragazzi e ragazze con disabilità e in difficoltà socioculturali.
Dopo una prima fase di promozione, il ricco programma di “STOP the GAP” entrerà nel vivo nel corso del 2025 proponendo sia incontri formativi sui temi dell’inclusione e della prevenzione al bullismo sia attività gratuite di basket, ginnastica per il benessere, arti marziali, autodifesa, danza sportiva e ping-pong. Oltre al CSI Comitato di Bari, hanno aderito a “SGAP” anche le associazioni ЛАГ Агро Лидер della Macedonia del Nord e Parasportski savez Grada Rijeke della Croazia.
Tra i partner associati, invece, figurano: HBARI2003, Scuola di ballo Monton de Estrellas, ASD Icaro Andria, ASD Maieutica APS, ASD I Lupi di San Francesco APS, Scuola elementare “Manku Matak” – Krivogashtani, Comune di Gradsko e Comune di Krivogashtani

STOP the GAP
Avviato ufficialmente il progetto sportivo europeo “STOP the GAP”, che vede il CSI Comitato di Bari impegnato in partnership con associazioni e realtà provenienti da Italia, Macedonia del Nord e Croazia. Cofinanziato dall’Unione Europea, “SGAP” si pone l’obiettivo di coinvolgere giovani dai 7 ai 17 anni di vari paesi del Vecchio continente in attività sportive e sociali in grado di creare connessioni tra culture e tradizioni differenti. Protagonisti del progetto, infatti, saranno soprattutto ragazzi e ragazze con disabilità e in difficoltà socioculturali.
Dopo una prima fase di promozione, il ricco programma di “STOP the GAP” entrerà nel vivo nel corso del 2025 proponendo sia incontri formativi sui temi dell’inclusione e della prevenzione al bullismo sia attività gratuite di basket, ginnastica per il benessere, arti marziali, autodifesa, danza sportiva e ping-pong. Oltre al CSI Comitato di Bari, hanno aderito a “SGAP” anche le associazioni ЛАГ Агро Лидер della Macedonia del Nord e Parasportski savez Grada Rijeke della Croazia.
Tra i partner associati, invece, figurano: HBARI2003, Scuola di ballo Monton de Estrellas, ASD Icaro Andria, ASD Maieutica APS, ASD I Lupi di San Francesco APS, Scuola elementare “Manku Matak” – Krivogashtani, Comune di Gradsko e Comune di Krivogashtani

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🏓 Members of PPK Mladost 96, Prilep took part in a ping pong tournament in Florina, Greece!
The event proved that ping pong is a sport for everyone 💪 and highlighted the power of inclusivity in building strong, supportive communities. 💙
#InclusiveSports #TableTennisForAll #PPKMladost96 #LAGAGROLIDER #Prilep
🚣♀️ Rowing lands in Taranto with Stop the Gap! 📅 July 6, 2025 Today, in the stunning setting of Mar Grande in Taranto, a special stage of the 19th Adriatic and Ionian Sea Trophy took place, highlighting the values of inclusion, equity, and active participation promoted by the Stop the Gap! project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Sport programme of the European Commission 🇪🇺. The event was organized by the Centro Sportivo Italiano – Bari Committee APS, with the valuable support of @csi.taranto, as part of the initiatives of Apulia Region – European Region of Sport 2026. ⚓ Three teams – male, female, and mixed – took turns at the oars, demonstrating how a traditional sport like rowing can become a powerful and inclusive tool to celebrate maritime culture and promote social integration. 🌊 A powerful and emotional day, showing how sport is a language of dialogue, belonging, and active citizenship. 👉 Stop the Gap! continues to promote sport that is open and accessible to everyone, without barriers. #StopTheGap #InclusiveSport #Rowing10Oars #CSIBari #CSITaranto #EuropeanRegionOfSport2026 #VitaCSI #TraditionalSport #GenderEquality #DisabilityAndSport #InclusionThroughSport #ErasmusPlusSport #EuropeanCommission #EUProjects #TogetherEU #SportForAll #CSIBARIAPS #ErasmusPlus #SportAndDemocracy
SGAP! 2nd Trasnational Meeting in Rijeka, Croatia
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Втор транснационален состанок на проектот Stop the GAP во Ријека, Хрватска
🇪🇺 SGAP! 2nd Trasnational Meeting 🌍🤝
📅 June 26–27, 2025
📍 Rijeka 🇭🇷
An inspiring two-day meeting with our amazing partners from 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇭🇷 Croatia, and 🇲🇰 North Macedonia! 🙌
We started with a warm welcome speech, shared valuable updates on project progress, and discussed the next steps for future deliverables and inclusive activities! 📝💬
The highlight? A guided tour of the Kantrida pool area, where we explored how sports facilities can promote integration between people with and without disabilities — making sports accessible for all! ♿🤸♂️
Together, we’re building a future where inclusive sport is not the exception but the norm. Thank you to everyone who made this meeting meaningful and motivating! 💪❤️
#SGAPproject #InclusiveSport #EUprojects #Rijeka2025 #SportForAll #Integration #Accessibility #TogetherStronger #ErasmusPlus 🇪🇺
☀️ A hot day… but even warmer with enthusiasm!
Today we held a wonderful event promoted by CSI Bari APS, dedicated to inclusion, sport, and community.
The day featured integrated games and activities designed for people with disabilities, creating a space where everyone could participate and feel welcomed.
Despite the heat, it was a beautiful day full of smiles, movement, and meaningful connections, made possible thanks to the STOP THE GAP! project, funded by the European Union.
🧡💙 For us, sport truly is for everyone.
#TogetherWeCan #Inclusion #SportForAll #StopTheGap #CSIBariAPS #EU
Today was all about connection, inclusion, and team spirit! 🤝⚽
Students from High School "Orde Chopela" – Prilep joined young people from the Daily Care Center for Individuals with Disabilities - "Zunica" for a day filled with movement, energy, and teamwork. 💪🎽
Together, we showed that sport is more than just a game — it’s a platform to celebrate diversity and drive inclusion. 🌍❤️
Let’s keep building teams that inspire and communities that embrace everyone.
#InclusionThroughSport #TeamSpirit #CelebrateDiversity #StrongerTogether
Today, April 6th, we celebrate the International Day of Sport! 🏅 A special day promoting the positive values of sport worldwide. 🎯 SGAP!encourages social inclusion, health, and well-being through sports activities for all. 🇪🇺Join us in celebrating the power of sport! 💪 🏆#ErasmusPlus #SGAP #SportForAll
🌍💙 SGAP: Breaking Barriers Through Sports on World Autism Awareness Day 💙🌍 Today, on World Autism Awareness Day, we celebrate inclusion, diversity, and the power of sports to bring people together. 🏆🤝 One project that perfectly embodies these values is SGAP – Stop the Gap, a European initiative launched in Bari that promotes inclusive sports for young people of all abilities. Autism, like any neurodivergence, should never be a barrier to participation in social and physical activities. Yet, many autistic individuals face challenges in accessing structured sports programs that understand and respect their unique ways of experiencing the world. SGAP was created with a clear mission: to make sports accessible to everyone, regardless of physical, cognitive, or social differences. The project focuses on young people aged 7 to 17, including those with disabilities and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. 🏀🥋💃🏓 Through activities like basketball, gymnastics, martial arts, dance, and table tennis, SGAP provides a safe space where neurodivergent and neurotypical kids can train, compete, and grow together. More than just improving motor skills, these sports foster communication, teamwork, and confidence—fundamental aspects for autistic individuals who may struggle with social interactions. But SGAP is not just about the game. It’s about building an inclusive community. 🫂🌍 Coaches and trainers receive special preparation to adapt to different learning styles and sensory needs, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and valued. This approach creates an environment where autistic participants can thrive at their own pace, free from pressure or exclusion. On a day dedicated to
🏀🤝 Together, We Win! 🤝🏀
Sports are more than just a game—they’re a bridge that connects people, a universal language that breaks down barriers and builds friendships ❤️🌍. In our inclusive basketball project, disabled and non-disabled players work side by side to create something extraordinary: a team where every ability matters, and everyone plays a key role 💪🔥.
👉 Planning activities together is essential: we strategize, design plays, and learn the true power of teamwork 🏀💡. Because only by working together can we truly grow, both on and off the court!
🔹 Inclusion 🏆
🔹 Collaboration 🤗
🔹 Respect ✨
Sports are for everyone, with everyone! 💙 #Inclusion #Teamwork #InclusiveBasketball #SportsForAll #FairPlay #eucommission #SGAP! #StoptheGAP! 🇪🇺🇮🇹🇲🇰🇭🇷
🏆 Sport: A Path to Strength and Inclusion! 💪🌍
Sport is not just competition; it’s passion, determination, and growth. 🏃♀️🔥 It teaches us to fight for our dreams, to rise after every fall, and to believe in ourselves no matter the challenges.
Sara’s victory is not just about crossing the finish line first—it’s about resilience, effort, and proving that anything is possible with commitment! 👏🎖️
Through sport, we build a future of inclusion, respect, and courage, fighting against bullying and micro-criminality. 🚀✨ Let’s keep pushing forward, together! 💙🏅
#SGAP #SportForAll #StrongerTogether #NoToBullying #DreamBig #WinWithRespect