The Consortium of the project consists of five partners from Greece, Cyprus, Hungary and Italy. The coordinator of the project is PASKA.
Founded in 1925, AUTh stands as the largest university in Greece and Southeastern Europe, boasting11 Faculties and 41 Schools across a wide spectrum of scientific fields. Located in the heart ofThessaloniki, its campus spans approximately 33.4 hectares, offering a comprehensive educationalenvironment. AUTh serves over 75,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, supported by ateaching and research staff of around 2,000. The university offers 41 undergraduate and 92postgraduate programs, including inter-departmental, inter-university, and international collaborations. Italso maintains 23 partnerships for doctoral dissertations under co-supervision with foreign institutions.AUTh’s global prestige is reflected in its rankings: 248th worldwide among 20,000 institutions, 99th in Europe among 6,000 institutions, and 1st in Greece as of 2017. It holds international agreements with approximately 100 institutions across the globe and excels in student mobility, ranking 1st among Greek higher education institutions. Through Erasmus+, AUTh has 1,600 bilateral agreements with 600 European in
PASKA, established in 1987 in Athens, Greece, holds the distinction of being the country’s pioneeringsports club for individuals with physical disabilities. Located within the premises of the National Rehabilitation Center of Greece, PASKA boasts a dedicated office, a specially adapted gym, and a table tennis hall. Currently, the club supports over 90 active athletes across various disciplines, including Wheelchair Basketball, Athletics, Swimming, Table Tennis, Powerlifting, Para badminton, Archery, and Boccia. Notably, PASKA formed Greece’s first Wheelchair Basketball team in 1988, achieving remarkable
success with 16 Greek Wheelchair Basketball Championship titles and 7 Greek Wheelchair Basketball Cup victories. Additionally, the team has represented Greece in European competitions, participating in the European Champions Cup, the European Andre Vergauwen Cup, and the European Willi Brinkmann
Cup. PASKA athletes have garnered numerous awards, including gold medals at the Paralympic Games and World and European Championships, showcasing their prowess on both domestic and international stages. Beyond its athletic achievements, PASKA plays a crucial role in supporting the rehabilitation and social inclusion of patients at the National Rehabilitation Center. Through creative and light sports activities, the club fosters patients’ autonomy, socialization, and societal integration.
TBI, established as a secular, non-profit entity on August 27, 2001, has played a pivotal role in promoting Tchoukball nationwide. Joining the International Federation of Tchoukball (F.I.T.B.) in 2022, TBI has fostered strong connections with Tchoukball federations and associations globally. Following its inception, TBI successfully launched the first Italian Tchoukball championship in 2006, featuring 8 teams, and has since expanded to include A and B leagues along with junior championships. TBI’s efforts have significantly increased player engagement through targeted promotions in educational institutions and youth congregations, resulting in approximately 500 league players and several hundred participants in schools and recreational groups. A milestone was reached in 2008 when TBI, in collaboration with Milan’s Niguarda Hospital Spinal Unit, developed a wheelchair-adapted version of Tchoukball, leading to the official recognition of Wheelchair Tchoukball (WTB) rules by both TBI in 2009 and the F.I.T.B. in 2011. This adaptation has not only facilitated sport therapy and rehabilitation at Niguarda Hospital but also spurred the formation of three teams that engage in matches and a fledgling league, promoting WTB across Europe and beyond. TBI’s activities encompass a wide range of training (including teaching, referee, and coaching courses), promotional efforts (demonstrations and events), and competitive play (championships, tournaments, and friendly matches) on both national and international stages. This comprehensive approach has solidified TBI’s status as a cornerstone of Tchoukball’s growth and development within Italy and the broader international community
Rescue Training International (R.T.I.) offers high quality and qualified First Aid Training. We offer training in a wide target group, independently from specialization and business environment. RTI is an approved first aid training organization registered in Cyprus, offering training services world wide through it’s certified instructors network. Greece and Balkans are being serviced by RTI’s registered office in Greece. Any certificate issued by Rescue Training International, is internationally recognized. Any offered first aid training program is based to the most current literacy, always following the latest guidelines according to the international resuscitation and first aid standards. More than 45 organizations and institutes worldwide, recognize the RTI First Aid Training Courses. Training services offered by RTI include many different programs which can be taught as standalone or in a combination according to the candidate’s social or business environment and requirements.
Tchoukball Hungary Sport Egyesület, serving as Hungary’s umbrella tchoukball organization since its inception in 2016, is dedicated to the sport’s promotion across all demographics, including those with disabilities. Recognizing tchoukball’s unique non-contact, inclusive nature, TBH pioneered the integration of wheelchair tchoukball, working closely with the National Rehabilitation Institute to incorporate the sport into rehabilitation programs. This innovative approach facilitated inclusive games, uniting players with and without disabilities on the same field.