Kosovo Football Federation Joins ERASMUS European “Move Up” Project

The Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) has joined the “Move Up” project, an initiative funded by the European Union that aims to promote social responsibility through sport. The project seeks to have a positive impact on the physical and mental well-being of citizens, with a particular focus on older age groups.

Through this project, sport is used as a means of improving the lifestyles of middle-aged and older people, thereby contributing to the prevention and management of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Alongside the health benefits, these activities also aim to increase social interaction and active community participation among this population group.

The activities to be carried out as part of the project include three sports adapted for this age group:

* Walking Football

* Walking Basketball

* Catchball

These sports are designed to be safe and suitable for people above a certain age, avoiding risky movements and encouraging sustained physical activity.

In Kosovo, the project has begun its implementation with the active participation of women over the age of 40 and men over the age of 50, who will take part in sporting activities on a weekly basis.

Through this commitment, the FFK demonstrates its dedication to promoting sport as a key factor in public health and social integration, extending beyond sport’s traditional role as merely competition or entertainment.