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List of Participants Róża Banasik-Zarańska (SORW), Daiva Dabrilienė (Saules mokykla), Vincas Miliūnas (Saules mokykla), Agata Dziamska (WZKaj), Jolanta Rzepka (PZKaj), Jarosław Jabłoński (PZKaj) Main Topics

On August 28, 2026, the final day of the “Moving Without Barriers” (MWB) mobility in Poznań featured the official K-1 Para demonstration races under Paddle Worldwide regulations. The mobility closed with an meeting attended by Paddle Worldwide officials, who noted the consortium’s effective work in demonstrating how mainstream sporting events can include athletes with intellectual

The Poznań mobility wrapped up on August 28, 2026, with a formal closing session held at the Malta Regatta Course conference hall. The meeting gathered project leaders, educators, and guests, including Thomas Konietzko, President of Paddle Worldwide, and Dajana Pefestorff, President of the German Canoe Federation. Officials acknowledged the MWB consortium for its effective integration

The sporting activities of the mobility concluded on August 28, 2026, with the K-1 Para demonstration races. Sanctioned under Paddle Worldwide rules, the 200-metre races required athletes to compete in official 55cm-wide para kayaks. Participants completed classification, ID control, and boat weigh-ins prior to the start. The races provided a formal setting for athletes with

On August 27, 2026, the third day of the MWB Poznań mobility shifted the sporting focus to individual participation with the KT-1 (touring singles) races. Athletes with intellectual disabilities took to the 200-metre sprint course, demonstrating their independence on the water. Following the races, a joint medal ceremony acknowledged the participants’ efforts and skills. The

On August 26, 2026, the Malta Regatta Course hosted the KT-2 touring double races. Competing over a 200-metre distance, athletes raced in both Special Olympic and Unified categories—the latter pairing athletes with intellectual disabilities alongside non-disabled partners. The races were integrated into the World Championship schedule, supported by a dedicated team of volunteers who assisted

On August 26, 2026, day two of the Poznań mobility featured the project’s first inclusive sporting event: the KT-2 touring double races. Held at the Malta Regatta Course, the 200-metre sprints included both Special Olympic and Unified crews (pairing an athlete with a partner) from Poland, Lithuania, and Germany. Following a medal ceremony, participants took

As part of the project’s focus on safety, a dedicated “Safety on Water & First Aid” workshop was held on August 26, 2026, for the MWB participants. Facilitated by lifeguard team coordinator Piotr Zagajewski, the session offered hands-on training in Basic Life Support (BLS) procedures adapted for the group. Athletes, special education teachers, and support

On the evening of August 26, 2026, the second educational seminar of the mobility was held at Hotel Lechicka, providing participants with information on inclusive communication and project sustainability. PZK’s Jarosław Jabłoński opened the session by outlining the Erasmus+ framework, detailing steps for grassroots clubs to access EU funding for inclusion projects. The focus then