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How Sports Are Promoting Gender Equality

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 Nadia Nadim is a fine example of empowerment among women through education. Born in Afghanistan, she became a soccer player and a doctor in Denmark. Nadia Nadim's remarkable story began in Afghanistan, where she was forced to flee to a refugee camp in Denmark, then to a future as an elite soccer player and now to become a medical doctor. She is also the UNESCO Defender of Girls' and Women's Education. Having lived in a country where it was not permitted for women to venture out of the home without the company of a male relative, Nadia Nadim fought against adversity and discrimination to achieve her dreams. Her experience of losing her freedom under the Taliban government and surviving poverty in a refugee camp in Denmark fueled her enormous ambition to succeed. Coupled with her family's asylum in Denmark, where girls can participate in sports, Nadim's professional career took off. Today, Nadim has become a role model for many girls and women who want to emanci...

Why Sports Are Vital for Youth Development

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 Illnesses can affect the ability of young people and adolescents to fully develop and grow. Therefore, the Mexican Youth Institute (IMJUVE) advises and informs you about the importance of sports in your life, not only to stay in the best condition, but also to prevent future illnesses. Children and young people should spend at least 60 minutes a day engaged in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. This includes the option of dedicating shorter intervals to different activities (for example, two 30-minute sessions) and adding those intervals together. Daily physical activity should generally be aerobic. It would be good to include vigorous exercise at least three times a week that strengthens bones and muscles in particular. However, we all choose how we exercise. Whenever possible, young people with disabilities should also follow these recommendations. However, they should speak with their healthcare provider to learn the type and amount of physical activity that is most a...

The Role of Sports in Education

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 Playing sports isn't just a matter of health. It can also be an effective tool in children's education, as through exercise, we foster values ​​and skills in a healthy and fun way. Let's learn about the importance of sports in education. Playing sports from an early age not only activates brain functions essential for their overall cognitive development. It also teaches them a series of skills that will be of great help throughout their lives. The playful nature of sports makes it a very engaging and motivating activity for children and young adults. This, combined with a relaxed atmosphere, leads to attitudes of effort, self-esteem, personal improvement, perseverance, and a greater willingness to learn. Sports create contexts of respect for the rest of the group, acceptance of mistakes, compliance with rules, and more. Furthermore, despite the high level of individualization in sports practice, there is a significant amount of interaction with other people that allow...

Treadmill Brands with the Best Warranty Support

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 Treadmill Brands . We know that the sensations of running outdoors are irreplaceable, but in case you have any doubts, the RUNNEA editorial team offers you a series of reasons to plan your training plan on the treadmill with your running shoes on, whether running or walking. Alongside the developments, training on the treadmill is a job, and here's our suggestion. What will your final selection be And don't forget that we'll be expanding the list with new additions in the coming months. The BH Fitness i ZX14 a model specifically designed for intensive sessions of up to 20 hours per week. With a 150x51 cm running surface and a powerful 3.5 HP motor, it lets you run at 20 km/h. It has a monitor with full connectivity with apps like b, and you can also sync your phone or tablet via Bluetooth to train with specific apps. It has 8 preset programs that combine speed and incline (weight loss, cardio, fat burning, power walking, intervals, rolling, and trail running). As if t...

Youth Football Safety: Are We Doing Enough?

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 A UEFA workshop on child and youth protection was held at the Brdo Congress Centre in Slovenia on April 11 and 12. The event provided a unique opportunity for European national football associations, represented by child and youth protection officers and football sustainability managers, to share their progress in this field and learn from each other and from invited experts. The participants were welcomed by the president of the Slovenian Football Federation, Radenko Mijatovi, who highlighted the need to safeguard and protect children and youngsters, one of the most vulnerable groups in football. In her opening address, UEFA vice-president and Executive Committee member Laura McAllister encouraged the over 70 participants to have an open and collaborative exchange and highlighted the UEFA's commitment to supporting national federations on the path to safeguarding children and young people. The UEFA provided an update on the implementation of the child and youth protection policy ...