NEWS
William BAXTER (1935-2023)
by Biel Pubill Soler in General
Sad news has reached us from Alba, Scotland. He was a great friend to so many people, a defender of the Universal Cultural Heritage values which he knew very well and which he propagated with passion. Wrestling coach and referee, President of the International Federation of Celtic Wrestling (FILC) until 2016, William Baxter died at his home in Milngavie, near Glasgow, on Tuesday June 20, 2023, at the age of 88 years.
Rebatta Republic broadcast
by Biel Pubill Soler in General
Rebatta Republic is a weekly broadcast on the You Tube channel “Télécombat” that follows the activity of the Rebatta game, typical of the Aosta Valley in Italy.
Every week the results of the championships, the images and interviews on the playing fields, the live coverage of the most important events will be presented. We will have guests in the studio and we will carry out services on traditional games in general thanks to the support of the Valle d’Aosta Regional Council that sponsors the initiative.
Inauguration of the first Sports Center dedicated to traditional games and sports in Croatia
by Biel Pubill Soler in General
Croatia on July 9, 2022. On the occasion of the opening of the first sports center dedicated to traditional games and sports in Sv. Petar in Istria, Croatia, a match of the national teams was held in ‘pljočkanje’. The opening ceremony was attended by several high-level authorities, including the State Secretary for Sport of the Republic of Croatia and the Vice President of the Istria Region. The competition was held for the first time in 2016 and, after a two-year break, brought together the national teams of Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy and Slovenia. This time, Italy celebrated victory ahead of Croatia.
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COMMUNIQUE ON THE WAR ON UKRAINE
by Biel Pubill Soler in General
On behalf of the Board of Directors, at this time of great sadness and concern, we would like to send you this COMMUNIQUE ON THE WAR ON UKRAINE:
Last week we learned the sad news that Russia, and also Belarus, have launched a large-scale military attack on Ukraine with very serious and very sad consequences for the civilian population. Although AEJeST is an organisation neutral of any political or religious militancy, we think that in recognition of the values that traditional games and sports promote, it is appropriate to state that:
We strongly condemn the use of military aggression as an instrument to settle territorial disputes which is contrary to international law and human rights. Furthermore, we express the need to address and resolve political problems on the basis of democracy and respect for peoples and minorities.
In solidarity with the people of Ukraine and, in particular, with the people and organisations that may exist related to traditional games and sports, we convey to them our sincere support.
In addition, we invite all AEJeST members to join in condemning this war through their social networks and to join efforts in the hope of trying to resolve the territorial conflict in Ukraine by peaceful means.
Pere Lavega
President AEJeST
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The World Network of Teachers and Researchers in Traditional Games and Sports
by Biel Pubill Soler in General
We have just carried out a historic event. Nearly 200 people have expressed interest in joining the World Network of Teachers and Researchers in Traditional Games and Sports. The presentation ceremony was attended by teachers and researchers from Europe, Africa, Asia and America. This challenge led by INEFC, AEJeST and ITSGA has just started.
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Recognition of good practices in the safeguarding and promotion of TSG
by Biel Pubill Soler in General
It is a source of pride to belong to the AEJeST and to participate in the safeguarding and promotion of traditional games and sports (TSG) as intangible heritage. For this reason, it is necessary for the AEJeST to promote the public recognition of individuals and organisations of the AEJeST or other Institutions as examples of good practice in the safeguarding and promotion of TSG. Next, the procedure to be followed for the recognition of persons or entities is established.
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Happy New Year
by Biel Pubill Soler in General
Dear AEJeST family.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I send you our best wishes for the holidays and for 2022.
In the next few days, you will receive a small surprise for 2022 by post.
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Death of Norberto Gonçalves
by Biel Pubill Soler in General
Today (07/10/21) is a very sad day for our association. I have just been informed that Norberto Gonçalves (Associação do Jogos Tradicionais da Guarda) has passed away. On behalf of the whole AEJeST family we express our deepest condolences to his family and to the Associação do Jogos Tradicionais da Guarda.
Rest in peace.
Pere Lavega (President of l’AEJeST)
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SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF THE ASIAN SPORTS AND GAMES ASSOCIATION TRADITIONAL (ATSGA)
by Biel Pubill Soler in General
Yesterday 31st July 2021 AEJeST was present as a member of ITSGA supporting the Asian colleagues for the creation of the Ad-hoc Committee that will be in charge of the corresponding actions to create the Asian Traditional Sports and Games Association (ATSGA). Guy Jaouen, President of ITSGA and Vice President of AEJeST, together with Pere Lavega, President of AEJeST and Vice President of ITSGA were supporting this initiative.
We continue to move forward in favour of a network of networks without borders.
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The AEJeST has reached its 20th anniversary!!!!
by José Ángel Hoyos Perote in General
The 28th of April 2001 was a great day for the Traditional Sports and Games. After fifteen years of common experiences and many reflections, half a hundred people from several European countries met in Lesneven-Brittany-France, and agreed to create the European Association of Traditional Games and Sports. Guy Jaouen was elected President, the statutes were drawn up in Santander on 1st November and finally, it was registered with the Prefecture of Brest on 8th January 2002.
These were the 21 founding members:
Confédération FALSAB (Bretagne, France); FILC-IFCW-International Federation of Celtic Wrestling; FCB-Federación Cántabra de Bolos (Cantabria, Spain); Sportimonium/Vlaamse Volksport Centrale (Flandre, België); FIGeST-Federazione Italiana Giochi e Sport Tradizionali (Italy); INEFC-Lleida (Catalonia, Spain); Museo de Juegos Tradicionales de Campo (Aragon, Spain); FENT-Fédérachon Esport Nohtra Téra (Aosta, Italy); FFBSQ-Fédération Française Bowling et Sport de Quilles (France);
VlAS- Vlaamse Traditionele Sporten (Flandre, België); Proyecto Educativo Madera de Ser (Cantabria, Spain); KULKI-Kultura Kirila (Basque Country, Spain); Jeux, Culture et Tradition d’Anjou (Festival des Boulympiades, France); Club San Cristóbal-Bolo Salinero (Basque Country, Spain); Iparraldeko Joko eta Herri Kirol Federakuntza (Hendaye, France); Club Araba de Bolos (Basque Country, Spain); Institut de Gerlev-Idretshistorisk Verksted (Danmark); IIAC-Institut International d’Anthropologie Corporelle (international); GAA-Gaelic Athletic Association (Ireland); Federación Aragonesa de Deportes Tradicionales (Aragón, Spain) and Fédération des Jeux de Picardie (France).
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