SPORT UNITES ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** SPRING 2025 Record-Breaking “Motion Gives me Warmth and Joy” Event The athletic stadium of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, c participants of all ages during the seventh edition of the charity run Movement Warms Us. was part of the nationwide Run and Help campaign organized by Konto Bariéry. The event was officially launched by Dean of the Faculty Miroslav Petr, Charles University Markéta Martínková, COO of the Charter 77 Foundation Gabriela Švagrová, Cesta za snem foun and Olympic champion Kateřina Neumannová. The aim was not only to get people moving but, m to support a meaningful cause: through entry fees and voluntary contributions, the event h prostheses for three young athletes — Kuba, Elen, and Péťa. "It warms me to see how many people are willing to combine sport with helping others. Move power to connect, inspire, and transform lives — not only those of the runners, but also o for," said Dean Miroslav Petr. Among the participants were students of the faculty who had represented the Czech Republic Universiade in Turin, including members of the gold-medal-winning women's ice hockey team Brichová and Lucie Eignerová — along with David Jindra (ice hockey), Marek Müller (alpine Strejc (ski mountaineering), and Radek Fajkus (speed skating). Also present was Tereza Jak of the Czech Paralympic athletics team. Their presence offered inspiration and energy to e This year, participants symbolically “ran to Stockholm” — a city 1,273 kilometers from Pra the founding location of the Charter 77 Foundation in 1978. Thanks to the engagement of mo participants, the group impressively covered 2,060 kilometers, setting a new record in the Adding to the lively atmosphere were Anička and Roman, both students of adapted physical a performed live music during the event. In addition to running and walking on the track, vi out rehabilitation training simulators operated by the Cesta za snem initiative. The event also featured the Sport Connects student project, initiated under Youth Connect supported by the British Council. In the 20 days leading up to the event, 104 participants app to log a total of 4,214 kilometers — far surpassing the symbolic route from London thr Kyiv. Each kilometer was matched with a 10 CZK donation to People in Need in support of Uk As part of the Horizon Europe SUPPORTER project, our faculty also promoted the importance equality in sports. At our booth, we presented current faculty initiatives and gathered in tailored Gender Equality Plan. Visitors explored interactive Mentimeter activities and con a shared flipchart. Everyone was warmly invited to attend the final conference Advancing G in Widening Higher Education Institutions, scheduled for June 4–5, 2025. A heartfelt thank you goes to all our partners — the Czech Paralympic Committee, Cesta za KPMG, and MATTONI — whose support made this large-scale event possible. Once again, Movement Warms Us demonstrated the power of sport to unite people across gener borders. True to the motto of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, “We Change the Movement”, hundreds came together for a great cause — proving that even the smallest step difference. AUTUMN 2024 6th Edition – “Sport Unites” Charity Event The goal of the sixth edition of the event was to collectively cover a distance of 2,000 k raising awareness and supporting the Cesta za snem (Journey for a Dream) project. This ini opportunities for people with disabilities to engage in sports activities, while offering anyone eager to lead an active lifestyle. The track thus became a place where individuals disabilities came together. At the registration tent, anyone interested could borrow a chip and run, walk, or wheel an their choice on the athletics track. Within four hours, over 200 participants managed to c complete 1,470 kilometers. Among them were students, staff, and alumni from our faculty an of Charles University, as well as families with children and senior citizens. Two particip kilometers, and 14 others exceeded 20 kilometers. Also joining the event were students from the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport who the Czech Republic at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games — Zosia Burská, Amálie Švábíko Šantrůčková, Michaela Hrubá, and Eduard Kubelík. Short opening remarks were delivered at t line by Vice-Rector of Charles University Markéta Martínková, our Dean Miroslav Petr, Vice Henebergová, and Cesta za snem Director Heřman Volf. The full program, running from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, featured a demonstration of the recreat Youfo, a children’s station organized by Kroužky, and adaptive sports simulators for indiv mobility limitations. Students from the faculty also organized a second-hand sports gear a market titled “Put Me Back in the Game”, with proceeds donated to the mental health nonpro duši. Participants could also learn more about the international project SUPPORTER, in which our actively involved. The event was hosted and moderated by Vice-Dean Aleš Vlk and students M Julie Králová. SPRING 2024 Tuesday, April 9 – “Sport Unites” Charity Run, 5th Edition On Tuesday, April 9, the fifth edition of the charity event "Movement Warms Us" took place track of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University. This year, the e solidarity and mutual support among students and faculties following the tragic events at previous year. Organized by students for students, the event symbolically covered a total kilometers. This distance represents both the year in which the Faculty of Arts was relocated to Jan P the number of kilometers separating Prague from Athens—the cradle of philosophy. The event was officially launched by London 2012 Olympic modern pentathlon champion David Volf (Chairman of Cesta za snem), Vice-Deans of the Faculty Lenka Henebergová and Aleš Vlk Hušbauer, managing director of V&M Agency. Participants set off together from Prague to Athens shortly after 2 PM, and by just after total symbolic distance had been reached, with runners crossing the finish arch together. In addition to longstanding partners DECATHLON, KPMG, and MATTONI, the V&M Agency joined t year, pledging to donate 14 CZK for every kilometer completed. Thanks to this initiative, CZK was donated to the non-profit organization Peerko. Additional funds were raised throug contributions collected during on-site registration. Throughout the event, participants not only engaged in running and walking but also enjoye accompanying program. More than 329 runners took part, alongside many others who came to s meaningful cause. AUTUMN 2023 On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, the fourth edition of the event took place. This time, throu walking, we supported the Olympic spirit and symbolically ran to Paris, where the Games of Olympiad will be held in 2024. The route from Prague’s Veleslavín to the headquarters of t National Olympic Committee on Avenue Pierre de Coubertin in Paris measured 1,200 km. A total of 222 participants and 22 four-member teams took part in the event, honoring the Altogether, they managed to cover a combined distance of 1,736 km, surpassing the organize expectations. Five participants ran more than 30 kilometers and 17 exceeded 20 kilometers. The event gained further significance thanks to the active participation of members of the and the French Institute in Prague. Among the runners were not only students of the facult staff, representatives of other Charles University faculties, and members of the general p We would like to thank our partners — DECATHLON, MATTONI, and KPMG — for their support and smooth running of the event. The "Motion gives me Warmth and Joy" charity run is traditionally organized twice a year ( autumn) at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University. The event was created to promote physical activity, sports, and the integration of diverse mainstream society. Through movement — whether running or walking — we express support for initiatives, or individuals in need of help.