The Erasmus+ Sport project VALUES – Virtues and Leadership Unlocked through Engaging Sport (Project No. 101245989) was presented during the international conference PASTECHL Bar 2026 – Sport, Science, and Technology for the Future of the Olympic Movement, held in Bar, Montenegro, from 23 to 26 April 2026. The project presentation and related dissemination activities were implemented within Activity E4.4 – International Conference, as part of the official conference programme.
The presentation introduced the main objectives and expected outcomes of the project, with particular emphasis on promoting European values through grassroots sport, leadership development, inclusion, equal opportunities, and non-formal education methodologies. An interactive discussion brought together researchers, teachers, coaches, students, and representatives of sport organizations to exchange ideas and experiences related to values-based approaches in sport.
Participants discussed fair play, youth engagement, social inclusion, and the educational role of sport, while also exploring opportunities for future cooperation within the Erasmus+ Sport framework. The activity contributed to strengthening cooperation between the academic, educational, and sport sectors and increased the visibility of the VALUES project among relevant stakeholders and an international audience.
The dissemination activity was implemented in accordance with Erasmus+ visibility and dissemination requirements and included promotional materials, presentations, conference documentation, and networking activities.
Project outlines and short biographies of the presenters are available in the conference Book of Abstract