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Published:  5 Jun 2026

#BeActive EU Sport Awards finalists – Physical Activity

Discover our inspirational finalists in the Physical Activity category. 
Projects in this category are recognised for empowering their communities to move. Through their energy and commitment, they are changing lives.

The finalists in the Physical Activity category

The 3 finalists in the ‘Physical Activity’ category of the #BeActive EU Sport Awards have made a positive difference to health and mental well-being in their communities by promoting movement and social interaction.

This year’s finalists in alphabetical order by country name

Sihtasutus Liikumisharrastuse Kompetentsikeskus, Estonia

The Ball Boxes (Pallikastid) initiative makes free balls available to spark spontaneous outdoor play across Estonia.

It encourages people to get moving and creates opportunities for fun and connection.

© Sihtasutus Liikumisharrastuse Kompetentsikeskus, 2026

We placed a box of balls on a public sports ground and trusted communities to do the rest, and they did. Sometimes the simplest ideas create the biggest change.

Renna Nelis,

Município de Oeiras, Portugal

The Fit Senior programme uses physical activity to combat isolation among older adults.

By coming together to take part in various activities, they discover the benefits for their health, reinforce their physical autonomy and forge new friendships.

© Município de Oeiras, 2026

The practice of Chi Kung has improved my fibromyalgia symptoms.

Adelina Alves,

Asociación Madrid Outdoor Education, Spain

The Skate School initiative uses skateboarding to get marginalised youth moving and empowered.

It promotes inclusion, bringing together migrants, vulnerable youth, and especially women and girls in a sport traditionally dominated by men and boys.

© Asociación Madrid Outdoor Education, 2026

Skate School gave me a safe space as a woman in sport and in my city, where I could grow and learn.

Ana Moralo,

#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 finalists’ initiatives and the awards ceremony?

Stay tuned via the official website and follow the finalists' stories on Facebook, Instagram and X for updates and more.

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

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Published:  5 Jun 2026

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