KINDER JOY OF MOVING AND ISF TOGETHER FOR THE U15 GYMNASIADE 2025
March 25, Lausanne, Switzerland – The joint commitment of International School Sport Federation (ISF) and Kinder Joy of moving the continues in promoting an active lifestyle and the positive values of sport as an essential element in the lives of young generations.
Guided by a common vision that sees sport not only as performance or victory but as an opportunity to experience all those moments on and off the field, having fun, sharing emotions, and creating meaningful bonds, Kinder Joy of moving and ISF are committed to ensuring that sport is an occasion of growth, relationships, friendship, fair play, multiculturalism, and inclusion.
The first event of 2025 that will see this partnership materialize is the U15 Gymnasiade, that will take place in Zlatibor, Serbia, from April 4 to 14, 2025. The event will see the participation of nearly 4,000 young athletes participants from different nations, engaged in 22 sports disciplines including 3 para sports. This event represents a unique opportunity for young people to test their skills, develop a sense of collaboration, and promote intercultural dialogue through the universal language of sport.
From swimming to padel, handball, basketball to badminton, U15 Gymnasiade is a true celebration of athleticism, diversity, and sportsmanship. With thousands of school athletes coming together from every corner of the world, the U15 Gymnasiade will be a melting pot of cultures, traditions, and talents.
To emphasize the event, the Fair Play Trophy will be awarded to recognize young athletes who have distinguished themselves by demonstrating loyalty, respect, and honesty during the matches.
As with every ISF event, the planned activities will extend beyond the playing field, offering numerous opportunities for in-depth exploration, discovery, and relationship-building. Participants can look forward to engaging experiences through the ISF Academy and various highlights in the rich program, including Nation Night, a cultural exchange and meeting opportunity, Cultural Day, which allows for exploration of the Zlatibor area, and the Fun & Skill zone, where young athletes can test their abilities while enjoying themselves.
KINDER SUPPORTS JOYFUL GROWTH
Through its Social Responsibility project: Kinder Joy of moving
Kinder Joy of moving is an international Ferrero Group Social Responsibility project that in the last year has engaged over 3.4 million children in 34 countries around the world to get active, enjoy moving, and develop life skills in an engaging and joyful way. At the heart of the project is the strong belief that a positive attitude towards movement will make today’s children, better adults tomorrow.
Kinder Joy of moving operates around the world with high profile, qualified and expert partners, organizes and supports physical education programs in and out of schools, sporting events for children and school competitions with the aim to guarantee that movement is above all a joy for children.
Kinder Joy of moving cooperates with families, offering fun and scientifically recognized physical activity games created especially for them to promote an active lifestyle for children at home and during playtime.
