On Wednesday, March 20, 2025, the ŠUS Eurofitness sports hall in Ljubljana hosted an engaging and hands-on Com2Sports Workshop, bringing together sport staff, coaches, and volunteers from various organizations. The workshop was part of the international Erasmus+ project Com2Sports, which aims to strengthen the capacity of sport professionals, promote physical activity among employees, and develop sustainable strategies for organizing company sport events.
Participants were introduced to the goals and tools of the Company Sports Events initiative, co-funded by the European Union. Research presented during the workshop highlighted the concrete benefits of regular physical activity at the workplace: employees who engage in at least 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week are, on average, absent from work 4.1 fewer days per year. In addition to increasing productivity and fostering stronger colleague relationships, physically active employees contribute to a significant reduction in sick leave. The workshop emphasized the importance of raising awareness among both employees and employers about the value of regular movement and supporting them in adopting active lifestyles. Multi-sport events were presented as a powerful motivational tool for workplace well-being—encouraging social interaction, team cohesion, and a positive organizational climate, while also contributing to lower absenteeism and enhanced overall health.
Alongside the project presentation, the event featured a knowledge exchange session and interactive hackathon, where participants worked in teams to co-create ideas for company sport events in various industries. The session fostered creativity, collaboration, and the practical application of project resources—Desk Research, Learning Materials for Sport Staff, and the Com2Sports Event Manual.
The workshop also served as a networking opportunity, enabling professionals from sport and health promotion fields to share experiences, challenges, and innovative practices. Project partners from Slovenia, Italy, and Serbia will continue hosting similar workshops in their respective countries, contributing to the project’s broader mission of embedding physical activity into workplace culture.
For more information about the Com2Sports project and its open access resources, visit www.companysports.eu