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Published:  21 May 2026

#BeActive EU Sport Awards finalists – Across Generations

Discover our inspirational finalists in Across Generations category. 
Projects in this category promote inter-generational sport and physical activity.

The finalists in Across Generations category

The 3 finalists in the ‘Across Generations’ category of the #BeActive EU Sport Awards have shown great dedication in promoting inter-generational sport. They give a real insight into how all generations can benefit from activities that improve health.

This year’s finalists in alphabetical order by country name

Trkacki klub Marathon 95 Varaždin, Croatia

The project Drava Cross League offers a friendly and welcoming way for different generations to connect and experience a strong feeling of solidarity and belonging. 

Along with regular running activities, they organised a 10km race in memory of Alkis Kampanos who was killed by PAOC FC fans. Motivated by tragedy, the generations came together to create something positive.
 

© Trkacki klub “Marathon 95” Varaždin, Croatia, 2026

For me, being active means engaging physically and mentally in the community. In Running Together, I'm able to reset, meet new people, and broaden my horizons.

Jadranka Težački, club member, Croatia

Gruppo Sbandieratori delle Sette Contrade di Orte, Italy

Fostering Legacy Across Generations (FLAG) project connects generations through tradition, movement and shared experience. FLAG transforms history into motion. 

People of different age groups come together bringing tradition and legend to life in a colourful display. Under a single flag they celebrate identity, respect, and the joy of being active together.

© Gruppo Sbandieratori delle Sette Contrade di Orte, 2026

Joining FLAG, I found a family and a way to integrate through the beauty of sport and art.

Adrian Harlea, young flag-waver, Romania, Italy

Zveza društev Diabetikov Slovenije, Slovenia

This initiative called #DarujemKilometre (I Donate Kilometres), mobilised people of all generations to walk, run or cycle and “donate” their kilometres to raise awareness about diabetes.

As well as promoting healthy activities, they’re motivated by a good cause in the name of diabetes prevention, awareness, and tackling stigma.

© Zveza društev Diabetikov Slovenije, 2026

With #DarujemKilometre, I saw how movement can connect and empower people across all generations.

Špelca Rudolf, Campaign Lead, Slovenia

#BeActive EU Sport Awards Ceremony

The European Commission will announce winners and hand out the awards on 23 June 2026 in Brussels, Belgium.

Congratulations to all the amazing projects inspiring us to #BeActive this year, or even this minute!

Stay tuned! 

Curious about this year’s #BeActive EU Sport Awards finalist’s initiatives and the awards ceremony?

Stay tuned on the official website and follow the finalist’s stories on Facebook, Instagram and X for updates and stories.

Join us to celebrate a decade of movement, inclusion and community impact.
 

Tagged in:  #BeActive EU Sport Awards
Published:  21 May 2026

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