IDO Participates in Launch of the Real European Sport Model (RESM) Project

The International Dance Organization (IDO) is proud to announce its participation in the launch of the Real European Sport Model (RESM) project, officially presented by the International Sport and Culture Association (ISCA).
The RESM project addresses a crucial contradiction in European sport today: while elite sport continues to grow in visibility, everyday physical activity among the general population is declining.

Through RESM, a consortium of organizations – including IDO, ISCA, Play the Game, Université Côte d’Azur, UISP, SUS, DGI, and Azur Sport – will work together to rethink and rebalance the role of sport in Europe, placing more focus on community-level engagement.

The official kick-off meeting took place in Copenhagen from 3–5 March 2025, gathering the project partners to begin shaping activities and strategies. The Real European Sport Model aims to shift the focus beyond just medals and podiums, emphasizing the importance of grassroots participation as a cornerstone for healthy and active societies.

"We are not short of elite sportspeople who can inspire us. We're not short of big sporting events. We are short of people who work directly with the grassroots," said Jens Sejer Andersen from Play the Game, during the opening meeting.

Throughout the next three years, RESM will deliver a range of initiatives and campaigns aimed at strengthening the connection between sport and the general public. By focusing on inclusivity, accessibility, and active lifestyles, the project hopes to create sustainable changes in sport policies across Europe.

IDO is honored to be part of this important movement and will contribute through its global dance network by promoting physical activity, community engagement, and inclusive participation.

You can read the original article published by ISCA here:
Beyond the Podium: Rethinking Sport in Europe with Real European Sport Model

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