On Monday 10 February, an educational visit was held at the 4th Primary School of Elefsina, with speakers Evangelos Kakosaio, Public Relations Officer of the National Sports Federation for People with Disabilities, and Mr. Christos Stamos, international athlete of table tennis. The action was implemented in the framework of awareness programmes for disability and Paralympic Sport, following the planning and communication of the National Olympic Academy.
During the visit, the students were introduced to basic concepts around disability, human rights, equal participation and the importance of accessibility, with special emphasis on the values and philosophy of the Paralympic Movement. Through lively dialogue and experiential examples, students were introduced to Paralympic Sport as a field of effort, perseverance and social inclusion.
The response from students and teachers was very positive, with strong interest, meaningful questions and active participation, highlighting the importance of education around diversity and respect from an early age.
This action is part of the broader framework of initiatives of the National Olympic Academy and the National Sports Federation for People with Disabilities, aiming to cultivate values of equality, acceptance and social cohesion through sport and education.
