Discover Your Sport
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The Story and Purpose of the Project
Discover Your Sport is a youth-centred sport and wellbeing initiative led by former Greek pole vault champion and national record holder Stavros Tsitouras. The project helps children and young people explore sport, build confidence, and discover physical activities aligned with their strengths, interests, and personal potential.
At a time when many young people face sedentary lifestyles, stress, low self-confidence, and limited access to structured sport opportunities — particularly in underserved and remote areas — the initiative promotes movement and physical activity as tools for wellbeing, resilience, healthy living, and personal growth.
Grounded in the philosophy of Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger), the project approaches sport not only as competition, but as a pathway for education, emotional wellbeing, discipline, and self-discovery.
Through school visits, mentoring activities, educational talks, and practical sessions across Athens and the Peloponnese, Stavros Tsitouras engages directly with children and young people, encouraging them to better understand their abilities, discover sports they enjoy, and develop long-term healthy habits through movement and participation.
By sharing lessons from elite sport and his personal journey as an athlete, the initiative supports young people in building resilience, improving confidence, managing stress, and recognising their own potential both inside and outside sport.
The project combines sport discovery, mentorship, wellbeing education, and inclusive participation, ensuring that all young people — regardless of geography, opportunity, or personal circumstances — can experience the positive impact of sport and physical activity.
Impact
- Encourages children and young people to discover sports aligned with their interests and abilities.
- Promotes healthier lifestyles, emotional well-being, and stress management through movement and physical activity.
- Supports confidence-building, resilience, and self-belief among young participants.
- Expands access to sport guidance and mentorship in schools and local communities.
- Promotes inclusive participation and equal opportunities through sport and well-being activities.
Achievements to date
implemented across Athens and the Peloponnese
children and young people reached through talks, workshops, and sport activities
delivered through schools, community initiatives, and youth-focused activities
Stories of Impact
For many participants, Discover Your Sport represents a first structured and positive encounter with athletics and physical activity in an encouraging, non-judgemental environment focused on participation rather than performance alone.
Who We Are
Lead organisation:
Team: Volunteers and qualified coaches
Location: Greece – Athens and the Peloponnese
