The president of the CSD, Víctor Francos, inaugurated in Valencia the european week of sport

According to the latest edition of the Eurobarometer, four out of ten europeans do not practise sport never

The act in the valencian capital is the starting signal for the programme of activities in municipalities throughout spain between 23 and 30 september

The European Week of sport in Spain, which coordinates the high council of sports, is taking place simultaneously in more than 40 countries, in order to promote a more active and healthy



Valencia, 23 september.The president of the supreme council for sports (CSD), Víctor Francos, has opened this saturday in the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias de Valencia week europe of sport, that this year marks from 23 to 30 september.

This is an initiative of the european commission to combat sedentary life and physical activity among the population held simultaneously in approximately 40 countries. “ the objective of the european week of sport is raising awareness about the need to incorporate into our lives and physical activity on the acquisition of healthy habits with regard to food ”, mentioned by the president of the CSD, Víctor Francos.

According to the latest edition of the Eurobarometer, four out of ten europeans do not practice never sport. These data underscore the need to promote an active lifestyle and healthy environment between the european population.

“ physical activity is essential for a complete development and to prevent health problems ”, has stressed, Víctor Francos.

The opening of the european week of the Sport of 2023 there has been under the programme of activities of the spanish presidency of the council of the european Union that have taken place since the thursday in Valencia. Among them, the meeting of directors-general of the european Union and the conference on Secure Environments in sport.

Actividades and exhibitions from 8 a.m.

In the institutional welcome have also been involved she sports in the city of Valencia, Rocío Gil, and members of the european week of the Sport of 2023, Europe Active and Ploggin Tour.

The inauguration included sports activities all morning the BeActive Village, in the old course of the river Turia.

The day after the morning 8:00 career Ploggin, combining sports circuits for all ages with environmental conservation, and has continued with an exhibition of Fit Kid, a sport that combines dance with gym exercises and acrobatics.

Forefoot varus/valgus Hernández, ambassador of the initiative, has also provided participants with an indication of BMX flatland (acrobatics on your bike on a flat surface).

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