Nova Tribe Community Association Launches Padel Program for Survivors in Ramat Gan
Ramat Gan’s Nova Tribe expands sports activities with padel for survivors
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The Nova Tribe Community Association in Ramat Gan, Israel, has launched a new padel sports program aimed at survivors and bereaved families from the Nova community. This initiative, supported by the municipality, seeks to create empowering spaces for healing through sports, with aspirations for future elite athletes to emerge from the program.
- 01The padel program was launched in response to growing demand for communal sports activities among the Nova community.
- 02Training sessions are held at the Padelir complex in Ramat Gan, with an investment of approximately NIS 5 million for the courts.
- 03Currently, about 20 regular players participate, with numbers expected to grow as the program develops.
- 04Riff Peretz, CEO of the Nova Tribe Community Association, emphasized the healing power of physical activity for survivors and bereaved families.
- 05Mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen highlighted the importance of sports in healing and community support.
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The Nova Tribe Community Association has expanded its sports offerings by launching a padel program for survivors and bereaved families from the Nova community in Ramat Gan, Israel. This initiative comes as padel gains popularity globally, especially with its inclusion in the 2027 European Games in Istanbul. The program, which started due to high demand for community sports, is currently hosted at the Padelir complex in Ramat Gan, featuring four courts built with a NIS 5 million investment from the municipality. Approximately 20 regular players are engaged, with participation expected to rise. Riff Peretz, the CEO of the association, stated that the goal is to create empowering spaces for healing through sports. He also expressed hopes that the program could nurture elite athletes who may represent the community at the Olympics. Mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen reaffirmed the municipality's commitment to supporting the Nova community, emphasizing the role of sports in emotional healing and social connection. The initiative is managed by Paz Amar and a professional coaching staff, and aims to foster a sense of belonging and hope through shared activities.
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This program provides a supportive environment for survivors and bereaved families, facilitating emotional healing and community bonding through sports.
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