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Successful Completion of the European Project Handball International Education Project (HIEP)

The European project Handball International Education Project (HIEP) has been successfully completed. The project was implemented under the Erasmus+ Sport Programme and co-funded by the European Union. Its completion was marked by the final transnational meeting of all project partners, which took place in Piraeus on 16–17 January 2026, at the Peace and Friendship Stadium, hosted by Olympiacos S.F.P. (Amateur Section) and CJT Solutions.

HIEP was a three-year European cooperation initiative aimed at upgrading handball coaches’ education, promoting inclusion and equality in sport, and integrating innovative and digital tools into sports education and training. 

Throughout the project:

●    a comprehensive Educational Programme was designed and implemented,

●    a Handball Coaches’ Manual was developed,

●    an e-learning educational platform was created,

●    international and local training activities and sporting events were carried out, and

●    the impact of the developed methodologies was evaluated at European level.

 

The contribution of Olympiacos Syndesmos Filathlon Peiraios (Olympiacos S.F.P.) was pivotal. The club actively participated in the development of the project’s educational content, contributing to both the design of the Educational Programme and the formulation of the Coaches’ Manual, drawing on its extensive experience and expertise in handball development.

At the same time, CJT Solutions, as a Greek partner based in Piraeus, played a key role in the technical support and implementation of the project through the development of the e-learning platform. In addition, by organizing communication activities and dissemination events, CJT Solutions significantly contributed to the successful completion of HIEP, strengthening its connection with the local and European sports community.

The final transnational meeting in Piraeus represented the concluding phase of the project, during which the project results were presented, the overall implementation was reviewed, and the sustainability and future exploitation of the project deliverables were discussed.

The successful completion of HIEP leaves a strong legacy: a comprehensive set of tools and methodologies that can support the qualitative development of handball and the education of coaches across Europe.

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Handball Without Boundaries: Successful “Game for All” Event at the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF)

The local event "Game for All" was successfully completed on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the specially designed “Balloon” space of the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF). The event was organized as part of the European project HIEP – Handball International Education Project, which is funded through the Erasmus+ Sport program. It was hosted by Olympiacos SFP in collaboration with CJT Solutions as a Greek partner.

The event aimed to:

  • Promote handball as an open and accessible sport for all children,
  • Highlight the importance of accessibility and inclusion in sports, particularly for communities that do not have easy access to organized sports facilities.

During the event, educational materials on handball were distributed, and a presentation on the HIEP project was held. The presentation focused on the key pillars of the project: coach education, basic techniques of adapted handball, and showcasing the positive effects of sports on youth.

The event was attended by 40 people, including children aged 8 to 16 years and coaches, who participated in interactive ball activities, experiential games, and exercises designed to strengthen cooperation and acceptance.

The HIEP project aims to enhance handball coach education, promote physical activity, and combat childhood obesity, with an emphasis on equal access to sports for all children, as outlined in the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO, 2016).

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Continuation of European Meetings with HIEP

The European meetings of the European Commission through Erasmus+, in which Olympiacos actively participates, continue with unwavering intensity. On Monday, January 13, our team took part in the meeting for the HIEP (Handball International Education Project) program.

During this meeting, the progress of the program was discussed, along with the potential for broader dissemination of the sport through training sessions. The main goals of HIEP are to develop handball as a tool to promote sports among children and young people. This is achieved through the creation of digital educational tools and their integration into an e-learning platform, where modules will be offered to train coaches.

As an active partner, Olympiacos contributes to the promotion of handball and the enhancement of its popularity, while also supporting increased participation in the sport and the improvement of coaching skills.

Finally, the meeting outlined the next steps, which include the completion of the interim report to ensure the ongoing visibility of the program’s activities.

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Hundreds of Participants at the First HIEP Handball Festival in Greece

The first Local Handball Small Festival within the framework of the European project HIEP – Handball International Education Project, was successfully concluded, marking an important step towards promoting handball as a sport that is open and accessible to all.

The event was organized in collaboration with CJT Solutions, the strategic partner of the HIEP project in Greece.

The festival aimed to:

·       Promote handball as an affordable and attractive sport for all age groups.

·       Actively engage children, families, coaches, and local organizations through open activities.

The event program included:

·       Exhibition matches and small handball tournaments with mixed teams.

·       Interactive workshops and games specially designed for children.

·       A presentation of the HIEP project along with the distribution of informative and educational materials.

The event attracted over 200 participants, including children, parents, active athletes, and coaches. The interaction and enthusiasm of the attendees highlighted the impact of the project and the local acceptance and recognition of the HIEP initiative.

The HIEP is a European educational initiative under the Erasmus+ Sport framework, with partners from Italy, Greece, Romania, and Belgium. It aims to upgrade handball coaching, promote physical activity with a particular focus on combating childhood obesity, and encourage the inclusion of all social groups through sports.

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Local Handball Coaches Training Seminar

As part of the European project HIEP (Handball International Education Project), on Wednesday, November 20th, Olympiacos, in collaboration with CJT Solutions, successfully organized the first Local Handball Coaches Training Seminar.

This initiative followed the international seminar of the program and aimed at transferring the innovative HIEP methodology to a national level. The participants who were trained during the international phase of the project took an active role in educating their fellow coaches within the country, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge and the strengthening of the coaching workforce.

The seminar involved 40 coaches, who actively participated in the activities and enriched the training dynamics with their feedback and experience.

Seminar Objectives

·       To train national coaches in the HIEP methodology.

·       To disseminate the knowledge and tools gained at the European level.

·       To introduce the “Coaches' Manual” and the digital educational platform.

Content and Activities

The seminar included:

·       Presentation of the HIEP methodology, adapted to the needs of the national sports environment.

·       Practical scenarios aimed at enhancing the learning process.

·       Active participation and feedback from the attendees, promoting collaborative learning.

The HIEP lays the foundation for a modern, inclusive, and sustainable approach to education in the sport of handball. Through initiatives such as this seminar, it promotes the continuous development of coaches, strengthens the quality growth of the sport, and enhances international cooperation.

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