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Big changes from September: Here's the new program being prepared for schools, starting from kindergartens
From September 2026, with the start of the new school year, the education system in Serbia will undergo significant changes regarding children's health and physical development. At a major meeting held at the headquarters of the Olympic Committee of Serbia (OKS), representatives of the Government, education, leading sports federations, and media houses defined clear steps to raise school sports to the highest possible level.
TL;DR
- Serbia's education system will implement major changes in children's health and physical development starting September 2026.
- The initiative, led by the Prime Minister, aims to transform schools into centers for healthy living.
- Preschool children will be included in sports activities alongside elementary and high school students.
- The goal is to promote healthy motor skills, prevent deformities and obesity from an early age.
- School sports are seen as a crucial platform for discovering future Olympians.
- A massive media campaign involving national broadcasters RTS and Arena Channels Group will support the program.
- The changes involve a coordinated effort from the Government, Ministry of Education, sports federations, and media.