Zero Waste and Coca-Cola Cup Open the 13th Season of Plazma Youth Sports Games in Serbia

Plazma Youth Sports Games Youth kicked off their 13th season in Serbia with a series of events held from 27 to 30 January in Žabalj, Novi Sad, Srbobran and Bačka Topola, sending a clear message about the power of sport, environmental awareness and healthy habits for children.

Across all four cities, the Zero Waste – Be Part of the Game – Let’s Protect Our Planet programme was delivered through the Green SIM Polygon, where children learned—through play, movement and interactive challenges – how to sort waste properly and build awareness of environmental protection.

Alongside the eco-education activities, children also had the opportunity to compete in the Coca-Cola Cup (futsal), the largest amateur tournament for children in this discipline. Through these initiatives, Plazma Youth Sports Games once again reaffirmed their mission: to make sport accessible to every child – completely free of charge.

The start of the season was symbolically marked by the lighting of the SIM Torch, attended by representatives of local governments – including mayors/municipal presidents and members of local sports councils – as well as numerous primary school students.

This season carries special significance across the region, as Sports Games of Youth celebrate a major milestone – 30 years since the Games were founded—while Serbia proudly enters its 13th season.

Plazma Youth Sports Games continue to promote sport as a symbol of friendship, unity, fair play and healthy development, with a strong focus on educating children about environmental responsibility and sustainable values.

The Games continue throughout February in Kikinda, Odžaci, Pećinci, Zemun, Surčin, Voždovac, Čukarica, Požarevac and Kostolac.

More information about competitions, host cities and registrations is available at www.igremladih.rs, as well as on the official social media channels of Plazma Youth Sports Games.