The importance of facilitating access to sport also for children in economic difficulty

We agree: sport should be a right of all, especially of the little ones. Its importance was also sanctioned at an institutional level: the constitutional reform of 2023 has in fact included the phrase in article 33 of the Constitution: “The Republic recognizes the educational, social and promotion value of the psychophysical well -being of sporting activity in all its forms». It is a particularly significant recognition after the pandemic period, which as we know well has negatively affected emotional and social well -being, mainly affecting young people, sunshine and elderly people.

On the physical level, practice sports regularly since childhood contributes to strengthening the immune system and reduces the risk of childhood obesitytype 2 diabetes, cardiovascular pathologies and other chronic diseases in adulthood.

Sports activity in the very first age is therefore a real health pillar: according to the 2023-24 data of the Okkio to health system, for example, in Italy about one child out of four between 8 and 9 years is overweight and Over 11 % is obesewith peaks of 17 % among the children of 8 years old. This weight excess increases the long -term risk of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders and psychological problems, with one probability of 70-80 % who persists in adulthood. Constant physical activity, even only 60 minutes a day as recommended by the World Health Organization, improves weight control, strengthens bones and muscles, promotes cognitive development and reduces fat mass. On the mental front, the exercise stimulates the production of neurotrophic factors such as BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, a protein that plays a crucial role in the development, survival and functioning of neurons in the brain) and improve cerebral plasticity, mood and concentration capacity. Clinical studies They have shown that in childhood regular aerobic activity improves executive functions, attention and reduces anxiety, acting as effective support also in ADHD contexts. In summary, sport represents a fundamental resource to prevent childhood obesity and promote physical and mental well -being in children.

Sport and health for everyone: Doctorapp’s commitment

To offer the possibility to Children and teenagers in economic difficulty to practice sports and receive competitive medical visits, the digital platform Doctorappdedicated to health, wanted to participate in the project Sports bankpromoted by Bank of visits Foundation. “We have always believed that digital could improve access to health,” he explains Alessandro Giraudothe CEO and founder of Doctorapp “and we want to bring the same solidarity spirit to the world of sport. It is essential that Even children who cannot afford a registration fee or a sports medical examination have the opportunity to live the sporting experience. Sport, like health, must never be a privilege. “

Sport as an instrument of health and inclusion

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The initiative is part of the activities of the Sports Bank, born to make sports accessible also to those who live situations of economic or social fragility. The collaboration with sports associations allows for example Apply calm rateswhile the donations and the support of doctors, available to offer visits to reduced costs, also make the necessary health expenses sustainable.

«Sport is a powerful tool of inclusion, education and prevention – he underlines Michela Dominicispresident of the Banca delle Visi Foundation – with Doctorapp we want to grow the scope of this project, offering children not only the possibility of moving and having fun, but also that of feel welcomed in a communitydeveloping physical well -being and self -confidence. It is a right that must be guaranteed to everyone, none excluded. “

How the project works

The functioning of the project is quite simple: through the Doctorapp platform the citizens will find a Dedicated banner within the services offered by the app which will allow them to come into direct contact with the Banca delle Visi Foundation to request information or access the support.

The partnership also includes one Initial donation of services by Doctorappas evidence of a virtuous model of social welfare, inspired by the tradition of “suspended coffee” but declined in the form of football, dance, swimming or martial arts. Red Cross, Caritas, sports and social associations and municipal social services can report children and teenagers in a situation of fragility. For requests that will arrive directly online, the Foundation will verify the economic requirements (ISEE less than 12 thousand euros or conditions of proven need).

«The goal of this project is to guarantee children greater psychophysical well -being, contrasting social isolation and youth discomfortboth on an individual level and in the community “concludes Giraudo.