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Sport. Inclusion. Values. One Europe.

The central idea coming through this platform is very strong: sport as a language that connects people, generations, cultures and Europe. INCLUSION PLUS builds on Inclusion FIRST and RUN AND SMILE, while adding a new dimension – sport diplomacy. Its four pillars are PARTICIPATION, LEARNING, UNITY and SPORTSMANSHIP.

What if sport could do more than bring us together on the field?

What if it could help us understand one another, cross borders, connect generations and turn European values into something we can experience in everyday life?

INCLUSION PLUS is an Erasmus+ Sport project connecting sport, social inclusion, sport values and sport diplomacy. Led by ŠK Mladosť in Slovakia together with the University of Malta, the project brings together people, stories, experiences and ideas from grassroots sport to the European level.

At the heart of INCLUSION PLUS are four simple but powerful ideas:

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PARTICIPATION – everyone deserves a place.

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LEARNING – every experience can teach us something.

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UNITY – sport can build bridges between people.

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SPORTSMANSHIP – respect, friendship and fair play matter.

RUN. CONNECT. INSPIRE.

Explore the stories behind sport.
Meet people who use sport to make a difference.
Discover how European sport policies can become meaningful in everyday life.
See what happens when Slovakia and Malta join forces.

Because inclusion starts when everyone is invited to take part.

What People Say About Us

Elena Malíková

Slovakia, 2026

“INCLUSION PLUS is about turning the idea of inclusion into real opportunities. Through sport, we can bring people together, break down barriers and create a stronger sense of belonging.”

Andrew Decelis

Malta, 2026

“What makes INCLUSION PLUS special is the way it connects people and organisations across Europe. We learn from each other and turn shared experiences into practical solutions.”

Viliam Novák

Bratislava, Slovakia, 2026

“Inclusion begins when everyone feels welcome. INCLUSION PLUS gives us the tools and confidence to make sport more accessible to people with different needs and abilities.”

Pierre Cassar

Malta, 2026

“This project has shown us that small changes can make a big difference. When we remove barriers and create the right opportunities, participation becomes possible for everyone.”

Eva Corticelli

Slovakia, 2026

“INCLUSION PLUS is not only about sport – it is about people, relationships and creating communities where nobody is left on the sidelines.”

Oliver Mallia

Malta, 2026

“The greatest strength of INCLUSION PLUS is collaboration. By sharing knowledge and good practices between Slovakia and Malta, we can create lasting change through sport.”

Share your smile

Your story could inspire someone else.

Inclusion is not created only by projects, institutions or policies.

It happens every day – when someone invites another person to join a run, encourages a teammate, welcomes a newcomer, crosses a finish line together or simply shares a smile.

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