like pressure to win, doping,
and unsportsmanlike conduct.
Participants were encouraged to
reflect on their own experiences
and think about how they
could promote Fair Play in their
respective sports.
Mental health was another
key focus of the educational
programme. Workshops led by
ENGSO Youth addressed the
intersection of mental well-
being and sports, especially for
young athletes. These sessions
provided insights into the
growing prevalence of mental
health issues among youth and
the positive role that sports can
play in supporting mental health.
Alessia De Iulis, a representative
of ENGSO Youth, pointed out the
importance of creating healthy
environments in sports and
offered strategies for fostering
mental well-being.
A roundtable debate on July 22
focused on the legacy of sports
events. This discussion, split
into two parts, brought together
key stakeholders and Organising
Committee representatives,
who discussed how hosting
sports events like the European
Universities Games can leave
lasting legacies for the host cities
and communities. In the second
part, NUSAs representatives
shared their experiences
organising the 2018 and 2022
EUGs. They discussed how their
events contributed to facility
improvements, human resource
development, and greater
community engagement.The programme also featured
several insightful discussions,
on the topics closely related
to EUSA educational activity.
Sessions such as “More than
Performance – Tools and Tips
from a World Champion,”
“Mindfulness: Mental Health
and Youth Work” “More than
Education – Double Career!”
provided participants with
important insights on topics
of mental health, mindfulness,
balancing sports and academics
and many more.In addition, several workshops
covering topics of volunteering,
health, feminism, sustainability
and social acceptance were
also held during the European
Universities Games. The Fun
Zone played a central role
throughout the educational
programme, offering a spacewhere attendees could engage
with these discussions and
workshops in an interactive and
informal environment.A series of workshops were
organised for the volunteers,
covering many interesting
topics. From a workshop on
the topic of sensitizing was
organised, presenting the work
of assistance dogs for people
with disabilities, to presenting
foreign cultures present at this
multi -sport event, showcasing
the international mixture present
not only among the athletes, but
the volunteers as well. Volunteers
had the chance to learn how to
form a good CV and how to self
manage their time and careers,
having a separate focus on the
dual career aspect. Great round
table with experts and exemplaryguest speakers was offered to
the volunteers, as well.The educational programme
at the European Universities
Games was a significant part of
the event, offering participants
the opportunity to explore
important issues like Fair Play,
mental health, and the long-term
impact of sports events. Through
workshops, discussions, and
roundtable debates, participants
gained insights and tools to foster
healthier, more inclusive, and
sustainable sports environments.
The legacy of these activities will
continue, contributing to a more
positive and engaged university
sports community across Europe.EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION YEAR MAGAZINE 2024-2025^63