Sportunity

⚽ This week, Sportunity hosted a friendly football tournament bringing together refugees and AXA Assurances Luxembourg 🇱🇺 employees on the same pitch.

At Sportunity, we believe that social inclusion starts with connection. And a simple football match can become the beginning of new friendships, greater understanding and stronger social bonds between people who might never have met otherwise.

The evening was full of movement, energy and teamwork. Mixed teams quickly found their rhythm on the pitch, passing the ball, cheering each other on, and sharing plenty of smiles along the way.

After the final whistle, nobody rushed home. Everyone stayed for snacks, drinks and long conversations. The pitch energy turned into a relaxed after-match gathering.

A big thank you to AXA Luxembourg for joining us and helping make Luxembourg a more welcoming and inclusive place for everyone.

And thank you to our coach Omar Ramos for guiding the game and being part of the evening.

📸 Photos by Kateryna Mostova photographer.

(This tournament took place within SPORTUNITY’s Move and Grow programme, supported by the André Losch Fondation.)

Looking for a way to stay active, connect with others, and feel part of a welcoming community? Every week, Sportunity offers free sports activities for people with refugee backgrounds in Luxembourg.

Here’s what’s happening this June:

🥋 Karate with Alireza - Thursdays at 18:30
A family-friendly training where adults and children can practice together. Through movement, discipline, and coordination, participants build confidence, develop new skills, and enjoy exercising as a group.

🧘 Pilates with Tanya - Saturdays at 15:00
Outdoor sessions focused on strength, flexibility, and wellbeing. Suitable for all levels, these classes provide a calm and supportive space to move, recharge, and take care of both body and mind.

⚽ Kids’ Football with Yurii Yurii Feshchenko - Saturdays at 14:00
For refugee children aged 8-16. The sessions combine football skills, teamwork, and plenty of fun, helping young participants stay active and make new friends.

⚽ Adult Football with coach Andrei - Saturdays at 14:00
Friendly games open to everyone, regardless of experience. A great opportunity to stay fit, enjoy football, and connect with others through sport.

All activities are free of charge and designed to promote inclusion, wellbeing, and social connection.

Interested in joining? Register via our website: http://sportunity.org 💛

Read a new article about our holiday camps for refugee children in PAPERJAM.lu:

https://paperjam.lu/article/des-parcours-qui-ouvrent-des-horizons

🚲 Learn, Ride, Explore!
On 13 June, join Sportunity for a free biking training with our coach Florian.

Together, we will practice essential cycling skills, build confidence, and enjoy an active afternoon in a supportive group.

✅ Bikes and helmets provided
✅ Open to participants aged 12 and above
✅ Friendly atmosphere

Come ride with us and discover how cycling can open new possibilities for mobility, independence, and fun.

📍 Centre culturel Paul Barblé, Strassen
🕜 1:30 PM
📲 Registration via WhatsApp: +352 691 717 101
We can't wait to see you there!

One of the unique features of our holiday camps for kids this year is the opportunity to meet inspiring personalities from different fields and hear their stories firsthand.

During this camp, we were delighted to welcome Dali Zhu — the mayor of Contern, one of the few mayors in Luxembourg with foreign roots, as well as an entrepreneur and sports enthusiast.

Dali shared his personal journey with the children, speaking openly about his experiences, the challenges he faced and the choices that shaped his path. From building a successful business to taking on responsibilities in local politics, his story showed that there is no single route to success and that perseverance, curiosity and hard work can open many doors.

The children were especially curious about how Dali balances entrepreneurship, public service and his personal interests, what motivates him on his journey.

The conversation was warm, honest and engaging. Beyond learning about one person's achievements, kids were encouraged to think about their own future possibilities, the importance of commitment and the value of believing in themselves.

We are grateful to Dali Zhu for taking the time to meet our group, share his experiences and inspire the next generation.

Special thanks to photographer Kateryna Mostova photographer for beautifully capturing these moments 📸

(This programme is implemented with the generous support of André Losch Fondation).

A few days later, and we are still thinking about our hike in Wiltz 🌿☀️

As part of our multicultural hiking series Chemins Croisés, we spent a truly memorable day together discovering both the nature and festive atmosphere of this beautiful town in the north of Luxembourg.

What a beautiful and intense day it was - full of nature, conversations, music, laughter, and new connections. Even the +33°C heat could not stop our group from enjoying every part of the experience together: walking through the forest, exploring the city, sharing conversations, and discovering one of Luxembourg’s spring traditions.

The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the flower parade. Streets filled with music, colorful decorations, flowers, dancing groups, and festive energy created a truly special atmosphere. There was something joyful and heartwarming in seeing so many different people gathered together to celebrate local culture.

And a special thank you to our photographer, Kateryna Mostova photographer, for capturing so many warm and lively moments from this day 📸

Looking back at these photos, we are once again reminded how meaningful it is to create spaces where people can meet, walk, talk, and simply enjoy a day together 💛

(This event is organized with the support of Ministère de la Famille, des Solidarités, du Vivre ensemble et de l'Accueil .)

🌿 A gentle reminder - Sportunity holiday camp starts next Tuesday!

We’re just a few days away from welcoming children from refugee families aged 8-14 for four afternoons full of movement, creativity and shared experiences.

It will be a space to play, explore new activities, meet friends and simply enjoy a joyful and supportive atmosphere during the school break.

📅 Tuesday, May 26 - Friday, May 29
🕘 Time: 14:00-18:00
⚽ Sports, 🎨 creative workshops, cultural outings and lots of time together are all waiting for us.
✨ Participation is free of charge for refugee children, but places are limited.

To register, contact us via WhatsApp: +352 691 717 101 or through the SPORTUNITY app.
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone very soon!

(This programme is implemented with the generous support of André Losch Fondation)

The marathon is already over, but we are still full of the energy, emotions, and excitement of that incredible night ✨

Smiles, tired legs, loud cheering, children running with excitement, volunteers sharing encouragement, runners giving their final push before the finish line — this is what the ING Night Marathon Luxembourg looked like through the eyes of Sportunity team.

Thank you to everyone who shared this experience with us and helped make this yearly tradition so special.

📷 Photos by Kateryna Mostova