🌍 Our Dissemination Activity!
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The Italian team was honored to take part in the 1st Conference of the Scientific and Cultural Association AG MOVI – Culture and science behind the movement.
The conference took place in Agrigento (Sicily, Italy) on May 10, 2025 at the "Zeus" room of the regional museum "Pietro Griffo". It was a valuable opportunity for discussion and exchange, where we had the chance to present our project, sharing its goals and future perspectives with an audience of professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts in the field.
A heartfelt thank you to AG MOVI for the invitation and for creating such a meaningful space for dialogue, culture of movement, and scientific research!
🌍 Our Dissemination Activity!
We are glad to share that Prof. Cristina Cortis took part in the press conference for the 13th edition of Mennea Day!
In front of an audience of school-age students, she encouraged everyone to embrace the beginning of a sporting practice, highlighting how movement and physical activity are key to personal growth and well-being.
Her speech also underlined the value of E-Walk project, which promotes active lifestyles and the culture of movement among young generations.
A special thank you to the organizers for this valuable opportunity of dialogue and sharing!
🌍 Our Dissemination Activity!
We are glad to announce that the article “Designing, Developing, and Evaluating a Stakeholder-Informed Mobile App to Promote Physical Activity in Children” has just been published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
This work, developed within the E-Walk Project, presents a protocol for the design and evaluation of a mobile app aimed at promoting physical activity among children. The participatory approach, involving students, teachers, parents, and experts, made the app more engaging, practical, and sustainable.
A special thank you to all collaborators and the E-Walk team for their valuable contribution to this achievement!
Read the full open-access article here: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22091460
We had the honour of welcoming Alexandros Skourtis, world para-athlete, bronze medalist in the 2025 World Championships (400m T38) and new European record holder as the official Ambassador of our Erasmus+ project “Walk Around the Earth”.
As a former student of 45th Primary School of Patras, Alexandros’ visit carried special significance. His athletic career, marked by perseverance, discipline, and excellence, continues to inspire our educational community. Teachers who have known him since early primary school were moved to see how his dedication has evolved into international success.
Alexandros addressed our students in an open discussion, offering motivational messages and answering questions. Students from grade six also conducted a brief interview for the school newspaper. His humility and strength left a deep impression on all who attended. We are excited to announce Alexandros as the official Ambassador of our Erasmus+ project
For the next two years, he will spread the project’s message through his competitions, achievements, and international presence — carrying our school’s values around the world. 🌍✨
Nora Drakou beginning her career in 2008 and won medals at European Championship. Among the very few Greek female athletes to have competed in four Olympic Games. She continues to set national records, confirming the consistency and longevity of her career.
During the visit, students watched a tribute video and a detailed presentation of her achievements, but what impressed them most was her presence itself: her smile, kindness, humility, and approachability.
The children asked thoughtful questions about her goals, challenges, fatigue, injuries, travels, and the people who support her. Nora Drakou responded with honesty and warmth, revealing that her next major goal is the European Championships in August 2026.
She made special reference to the importance of proper nutrition, consistency, and discipline, as well as the support she receives from coaches, specialists, and above all, her family.
She emphasized that sport has given her far more than medals: friendships around the world, contact with different cultures, and the lesson of acceptance.
In closing, she delivered a clear message to the students:
“Never neglect your studies. Sport is wonderful, but one day it comes to an end. Education, however, lasts forever.”
As part of the visit, it was announced with great joy that Nora Drakou will serve as an ambassador for the Erasmus+ program “Walk Around the Earth / E-walk,” promoting the values of sport, cooperation, and respect for every culture. The school presented her with an honorary plaque, while students had the opportunity to talk with her, receive autographs, and live an experience that, by all accounts, will remain unforgettable. 🌍✨
We are proud to introduce one of the sports ambassadors of our project Walk Around the Earth- the renowned left wing of the Croatian national handball team, Goran Šprem!
As an Olympic and World Champion, as well as a two-time World Championship silver medalist, Šprem was a member of the golden generation of Croatian handball, achieving outstanding success at the highest level alongside legends such as Ivano Balić, Petar Metličić, Mirza Džomba, Blaženko Lacković, Igor Vori, Vlado Šola, Renato Sulić, Nikša Kaleb, Valter Matošević, and others. His dedication, fighting spirit, and sportsmanship helped define one of the most glorious eras of Croatian sport.
Today, he is a successful entrepreneur in the sports tourism sector, and he is passionate about sharing his rich experience and inspiring story with young people. During major competitions, Goran Šprem also works on television as an expert commentator.
As part of the project, Goran Šprem will visit Primary School Petar Preradović, where he will spend time with students and take part in project activities.🌍✨
We are proud to introduce another sports ambassador of our project Walk Around the Earth - the talented Croatian swimmer Nikola Miljenić!
Nikola Miljenić is one of the leading figures of the new generation of Croatian swimming, specializing in sprint events. As an Olympic Games participant, he proudly represents Croatia at the highest level of international sport. 🇭🇷
A highlight of his career is the bronze medal at the European Championship, won as part of the Croatian 4x50m freestyle relay team, marking a historic achievement for Croatian swimming.
In addition to his international success, Miljenić has won multiple national titles and regularly competes at European and world-level events, establishing himself among Croatia’s top sprinters.
He also holds several Croatian national records, showcasing his versatility and elite speed across disciplines:
50m backstroke (long course) – 25.39
50m butterfly (short course) – 22.52
100m butterfly (short course) – 50.23
50m breaststroke (short course) – 26.28
He also competed for the University of Southern California (USC), where he was part of a highly competitive NCAA swimming program and achieved strong results in both sprint and relay events.
Through his dedication, speed, and competitive spirit, Nikola Miljenić continues to inspire young athletes and represent Croatian sport with pride.
As part of the project, he will share his journey and experiences with students, encouraging them to stay active, persistent, and committed to their goals. 🌍✨
Proudly introducing one of the sports ambassadors of our Walk Around the Earth project - world-class Croatian rower Damir Martin!
Damir Martin is one of the most accomplished rowers in the history of Croatian rowing, known for his endurance, exceptional technique, and mental strength. As a multiple Olympic medalist, he has proudly represented Croatia at the world’s most prestigious competitions for many years.
One of the defining moments of his career came at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, where he won a silver medal in the single sculls in one of the closest finishes in Olympic rowing history. He added another Olympic medal to his collection with a bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Games, further cementing his place among the world’s elite. He is also an Olympic silver medalist from the London 2012 Games in the quadruple sculls, where he competed alongside the Sinković brothers and David Šain, contributing to one of the greatest team achievements in Croatian rowing history. In addition, Damir is a World Champion and a multiple medalist at the European Championships, with results that clearly demonstrate his consistent excellence at the highest level. In 2016, he was named Croatian Sportsman of the Year by Sportske novosti following his Olympic silver medal in Rio.
His next big challenge? The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
With his dedication, discipline, and passion for sport, Damir continues to inspire young athletes to push their limits and strive for excellence.
As part of the project, he will introduce our students to rowing and share his sporting journey and extensive experience.🌍✨
Beneath the surface, where silence and complete focus take over, the limits of human ability are pushed further, and that’s exactly where our Walk Around the Earth project ambassador, Mirela Kardašević, truly shines.
Mirela is one of the world’s leading freediving athletes, competing in a demanding sport that requires exceptional body control, mental strength, and total dedication. Throughout her remarkable career, she has consistently pushed the boundaries of human potential, achieving outstanding results and setting world records.
She currently holds the world record in dynamic with monofin (DYN) at 284 meters, while in dynamic with bifins (DYNB) she consistently reaches distances over 260 meters (personal best 263 m). In dynamic no fins (DNF), she has reached 209 meters, and in constant weight no fins (CNF) an impressive 75 meters!
Her achievements are truly remarkable: 16 world records, 7 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze medals from World Championships, along with numerous European medals.
She has been awarded twice by the Croatian Olympic Committee as the best non-Olympic sport athlete, and has received the City of Zagreb award three times for outstanding achievements.
With her calm mindset, determination, and passion for the underwater world, Mirela inspires others to explore their own limits and embrace challenges.
As part of the project, she will share her unique experiences and introduce students to the world of freediving.🌍✨
University of Cassino and Lazio Meridionale had the pleasure of taking part in the Mennea Day celebrations in Cassino — an event dedicated to honouring the legacy of Pietro Mennea, one of Italy’s greatest athletes and a symbol of determination, humility, and perseverance.
The event was not only a tribute to a champion, but also a meaningful opportunity to connect sport and education — key values promoted through our Erasmus+ project Walk Around the Earth.
Our students participated with great enthusiasm, demonstrating fair play, cooperation, and passion. Their energy and dedication perfectly captured the essence of this special day. 🌍✨
The Italian team took the opportunity of important international conferences to carry out dissemination and communication activities, sharing the project’s vision, goals and impact with the scientific and professional community. 🌍🚶♀️
16th Congress of Società Italiana Scienze Motorie e Sportive (SISMeS)
22nd Annual Conference of European Athlete Student (EAS)
29th Congress of European College of Sport Sciences (ECSS)
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