Kosovo Olympic Committee Moves for Sustainability and Nature
The Kosovo Olympic Committee (KOC), ENGSO Youth member, successfully organised the “Generation 2008 Run” on 19 September 2025, an event dedicated to children and youth. Continuing a tradition that began in 2012, this year’s edition expanded its reach, taking place simultaneously across seven municipalities in Kosovo.
In Prishtina, around 500 secondary school students filled the city’s main square, running together in celebration of health, unity, and environmental awareness. Beyond the athletic challenge, the event carried a strong message about sustainability and community responsibility.
The event included a Move4Nature action in which participants also took part in a community walk combined with a trash-picking activity, demonstrating their commitment to a cleaner and greener environment. Forty young participants joined this initiative, linking sport and climate action in a meaningful way.
Adding an educational dimension to the event, the Kosovo Olympic Committee also organised a “Climate Fresk” training session on climate change. The workshop was led by Rejhan Halili, the Committee’s Climate Action Officer and member of the ENGSO Equality Within Sport (EWS). Rejhan emphasised the crucial role of sustainability education, stating:
“Teaching children about sustainability is important because it helps them learn how to take care of the planet. It shows them how their actions affect the environment and how they can make better choices. When sustainability is combined with sports and education, it has a great effect, as children learn through fun, teamwork, and shared experiences.”
