Electoral General Assembly and Congress of the European Sport for All Union

The European Sport for All Union (UESpT) convened its Electoral General Assembly and Congress on 24 January 2026 in Civitanova Marche, Italy, bringing together representatives from across the global Sport for All movement.

During the Assembly, delegates approved a new Statutes designed to further align the Federation with the principles of the Olympic Movement. The Union reaches the impressive number of 20 countries, 22 individual members. 15 National Members for a total of 37 Members.

The Assembly also elected the new Executive Board for the upcoming mandate:

• President: İrfan Kurudirek

• 1St Vicepresident: Branko Vujović

• 2nd Vicepresident: Maya Azarashvili

• General Secretary: Filippo Maria Capatti

• Marco Tomasini

• Charlier Béatrice

• Patrik Perosa

• Fiona Johnson

• Andrii Boliak

The Newly Elected President İrfan Kurudirek stated: “As President of the European Sport for All Union (UESpT), I am deeply committed to strengthening the role of sport as a fundamental right and a powerful tool for health, inclusion, and social cohesion across Europe.

At a time when societies are facing growing inequalities, physical inactivity, and social fragmentation, Sport for All offers a unifying and accessible solution. Our mission at UESpT is to ensure that sport and physical activity are not privileges for a few, but opportunities for everyone—regardless of age, gender, ability, socio-economic background, or place of residence.

Under my presidency, UESpT will focus on:

• promoting inclusive and grassroots sport policies,

• strengthening cooperation between national federations, local authorities, universities, and civil society,

• supporting evidence-based approaches aligned with public health and education,

• and contributing actively to European initiatives, programmes, and funding mechanisms that place physical activity at the heart of sustainable development.

We will work closely with our partners across Europe to amplify local impact, empower communities, and ensure that Sport for All remains a visible and influential voice in European sport and health policy.

I firmly believe that by working together, we can build a more active, healthier, and more inclusive Europe—where sport truly belongs to everyone.”

During the EGM the Assembly Nominated Michele Barbone as Honorary President for his support and presence in UESpT.