Project Introduction The Turkey Skateboarding Federation (TKF) has prepared the TORCH project titled "Be a Light in the Streets: Transforming Streets and Recreation with Street Sports for an Accessible Society".
The project has qualified for a grant under the European Union's Erasmus+ Sport 2026 program.
Objectives Increase youth participation in sports Make public spaces more inclusive Integrate skateboarding and other street sports into social life Content and Activities The project plans to raise the accessibility of street sports through workshops, training programs, and public competitions held in city centers and surrounding areas.
Adaptive equipment and guidance services will also be offered to enable participation by people with disabilities.
Collaborations TKF aims to ensure the project's sustainability by partnering with local municipalities, universities, and civil society organizations.
"Creating an accessible sports environment strengthens social inclusion.
With this project, we aim to make our streets more livable." – TKF President Future Plans The project will launch pilot implementations in 10 cities by 2026 and develop nationwide scaling strategies based on the data collected.
Turkey Skateboarding Federation Receives Erasmus+ Grant for TORCH Project
The Turkey Skateboarding Federation’s TORCH project has secured an Erasmus+ Sport 2026 grant to promote inclusive street sports across the country.
Sources
- Haberler · baglanti