SDGs of Interest
“Sport taught me how to overcome barriers. Today, my mission is to help every child find the strength to rise, no matter where they start.”
Sport
🏅 Pole Vault
Philanthropy & Social Engagement
Stavros Tsitouras is a former Greek pole vault champion and national record holder (5.61m), who has transitioned from elite sport to social engagement, promoting inclusion and empowerment through sport.
He is the founder of the CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS Wellness Centre and a dedicated advocate for inclusive sport, using his athletic journey and the values of the Olympic movement to support vulnerable groups.
His initiatives include:
- Delivering educational workshops on nutrition, discipline, and mental resilience, particularly targeting youth in remote regions of the Peloponnese
- Supporting children with mobility challenges through adapted sport and movement-based activities that build confidence and autonomy
- Promoting the philosophy of “Citius, Altius, Fortius” as a social commitment, using sport as a tool to help young people overcome personal and structural barriers
- Strengthening human connection and mentorship, enabling children to build self-belief and pursue their full potential regardless of their circumstances
Nationalities
Career Highlights
🏅 National Record Holder in Pole Vault (5.61 m), standing until 2004
🌍 Participation in World Championships and elite international competitions
🏟️ Olympic preparation at the highest level of global athletics
Professionnal Activities
Founder, CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS Wellness Centre
Creator, Citius Altius Fortius Concept Store, Ancient Olympia
- Development of training and wellbeing programmes combining physical performance and mental resilience
- Design and delivery of inclusive sport initiatives for youth and children with mobility challenges
- Promotion of Olympic values and heritage through sport, education, and community engagement
Portfolio
📍 Greece – “Beyond the Bar” – Educational Outreach (Athens & Peloponnese)
An educational initiative bringing sport-based learning to schools, particularly in underserved and remote areas. Through personal storytelling and practical guidance, the project promotes healthy lifestyles, discipline, and resilience, ensuring that the values of sport reach young people regardless of access to infrastructure.
📍 Greece – “Leverage for Inclusion” – Adaptive Motion Project
A programme focused on children with mobility challenges, translating the principles of pole vaulting such as leverage, balance, and momentum into accessible movement exercises. The initiative empowers participants to build confidence, independence, and a sense of possibility through sport.
