4/10/2007

ISCA President comments on EU White Paper on Sport

EU White Paper on Sport challenges Europe to support Human Capital

The White Paper on Sport is a step in the direction of more balanced priorities between sport for all sector and the commercialised oriented sport sector.
Sport for All and its governing structures are poised to gain support and recognition for its capacity and potential to further assist societal development.

 

The European sport sector is diverse and complex. Through its diversity it attracts more citizens and stimulates individual engagement and involvement. It is contributing to the production of “Human Capital”.

 

The White Paper recapitulates that the vast majority of sporting activity takes place in the amateur structures. These structures are at the same time the structures with the capacity to affect habits and behaviours leading to healthier lifestyles.

 

I hope the White Paper on Sport can be an inspiration to governments, ministries, foundations and private companies to invest in the Sport for All sector and support this production of Human Capital.
It is an investment that pays back – not in medals - but in better and healthier societies.

 

Mogens Kirkeby, President of ISCA