🏃‍♀️ ACTIVE SPORT FESTIVAL 2026 – Three Days of Movement, Fun & Community in Pissouri!

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Aug 14
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What we have done?

📍 Pissouri, Cyprus📅 11–13 August 2026

Three days full of movement, smiles, teamwork and positive energy came to an end in Pissouri!

The Active Sport Festival 2026 brought children, young people, adults and families together for three afternoons dedicated to sport, physical activity, healthy living and community participation.

Organised by ACPELIA in collaboration with Xenia Fitness Club (XFC), and with the support of the Youth Board of Cyprus and the Pissouri Community Council, the festival aimed to create an open and welcoming environment where people of different ages could be active, try something new and, most importantly, enjoy being together.

Rather than focusing only on competition, the philosophy of the festival was simple:

💙 MOVE. PLAY. CONNECT.

Throughout the three days, the Pissouri football ground became a lively meeting place filled with sport, dance, fitness, games, creativity and activities for children.

🔵 DAY 1 – TUESDAY, 11 AUGUST

A Dynamic Beginning!

The first afternoon set the atmosphere for the whole festival, with children and adults immediately getting involved in the different activities.

🔥 Survivor Challenge | 17:00–19:00

The three-day Survivor experience began with children taking on different physical challenges and obstacles. Running, climbing, balancing and completing challenges gave them the opportunity to test themselves while encouraging teamwork, determination and, above all, enjoyment.

💃 VK Dance Studio | 18:00–19:00

Movement continued through dance with VK Dance Studio. Children took part from 18:00–18:30, followed by the adults from 18:30–19:00. Music and dance brought another dimension to the festival, showing that being physically active can also be creative, expressive and social.

🎨 Face Painting | Throughout the afternoon

Face painting added colour and imagination to the festival, becoming especially popular with our younger visitors and creating some wonderful moments for our photographs!

🧘‍♀️ Pilates | 19:00–20:00

The first day also included Pilates for all ages, introducing a calmer form of physical activity focused on movement, balance, flexibility and body awareness.

⚽ Football | 19:00–20:00

Football completed our first afternoon, bringing participants onto the pitch for an activity centred on participation, cooperation and the joy of playing together.

📸 DAY 1 – PHOTO GALLERY

Here we share some of our favourite moments from the opening day of the Active Sport Festival 2026.

🟠 DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY, 12 AUGUST

Sport Meets Healthy Living!

The second day expanded the idea of an active lifestyle beyond exercise. Alongside sport and movement, participants explored healthy nutrition in an interactive and playful way.

🔥 Survivor Challenge | 17:00–19:00

Our young Survivors returned for their second afternoon of challenges! With growing confidence and enthusiasm, they continued testing their physical abilities while learning the importance of persistence, cooperation and supporting one another.

🥗 Nutrition Game – Adults & Kids | 18:00–19:30

One of the special features of Day 2 was an interactive nutrition activity for both adults and children.

Participants took part in a Blind Taste Challenge and “Guess the Smell” game, transforming learning about food into a sensory experience. Instead of simply talking about healthy eating, participants were invited to explore food through taste, smell and play.

👩‍🍳 Kids & Healthy Cooking | 19:00–20:00

The nutrition theme continued with an activity specifically for children. Healthy cooking became something practical and enjoyable, helping children become more curious about food and healthier everyday choices.

🏃‍♀️ Aerobic | 19:00–20:00

Energy levels rose with an Aerobic session open to all ages. Music, movement and group exercise created a fun atmosphere and encouraged participants to experience fitness as something social and enjoyable.

⚽ Football Tournament | 19:00–20:00

Football returned for the second evening, bringing participants together through teamwork, friendly competition and active participation.

🎨 Face Painting | Throughout the event

Our face-painting corner remained open throughout the afternoon, adding even more colour to an already energetic day.

📸 DAY 2 – PHOTO GALLERY

From healthy food challenges to Aerobic, Survivor and football, these photos capture the energy of our second day.

🟢 DAY 3 – THURSDAY, 13 AUGUST

One Final Afternoon to Move, Play & Connect!

The third and final day brought together many of the elements that had defined the festival: physical challenges, dance, fitness, football, creativity and community participation.

🔥 Survivor Challenge | 17:00–19:00

After three days of challenges, our young Survivors reached the final stage of their experience. Beyond completing the physical activities, the Survivor programme encouraged confidence, perseverance and cooperation among the children.

💃 The Art of Dance Studio | 18:00–19:00

On our final afternoon, The Art of Dance Studio brought dance and music to the festival.

Adults participated from 18:00–18:30, followed by children from 18:30–19:00, creating another opportunity for different generations to experience movement and expression.

🎨 Face Painting | Throughout the afternoon

Face painting continued throughout the final day, giving children another chance to become their favourite colourful characters and adding a creative touch to our sports festival.

🏋️ Circle Exercises | 19:00–20:00

Our final fitness activity was a session of circle exercises for all ages. Participants exercised together in an inclusive group environment, demonstrating perfectly one of the central ideas of the festival: physical activity can bring people together regardless of age or previous sporting experience.

⚽ Football Tournament | 19:00–20:00

The programme concluded with football, giving participants one final opportunity to play, cooperate and enjoy the sporting atmosphere together.

📸 DAY 3 – PHOTO GALLERY

Our final gallery celebrates the people, activities and moments that brought the Active Sport Festival 2026 to a close.

💙 MORE THAN THREE DAYS OF SPORT

The Active Sport Festival 2026 was not simply about exercising or competing.

It was about creating a space where children could play, adults could become active, families could participate together and members of the community could meet one another through positive shared experiences.

Over the three days, sport was combined with dance, fitness, nutrition education, creativity and games. Different generations participated side by side, reinforcing the idea that an active and healthy lifestyle should be accessible, enjoyable and inclusive.

The photographs from the festival tell this story better than words: children challenging themselves, people dancing and exercising together, football on the pitch, colourful faces, laughter, movement and many spontaneous moments of connection.

For ACPELIA, local activities such as this are also an important part of building a stronger community and encouraging participation, inclusion, wellbeing and healthy lifestyles through experiential activities.

🙏 THANK YOU!

A three-day festival like this is possible because many people contribute their time, knowledge, enthusiasm and energy.

A warm thank you to Xenia Fitness Club (XFC) for the collaboration and to everyone who contributed to the different activities and helped us bring the programme to life.

We also sincerely thank the Youth Board of Cyprus and the Pissouri Community Council for their support.

And, most importantly, thank you to every child, young person, adult, family, volunteer, trainer and participant who joined us during these three days.

You transformed a programme of activities into a real community celebration.

We hope that everyone left the festival with good memories, new experiences and perhaps a little more motivation to keep moving and staying active.