People creating change
Meet the SANE Ambassadors.
A new generation of role models using sport to activate, include and connect their communities.
Associação Jorge Pina
Portugal
Abelo de Jesus
Sport / background
International high-performance and adaptive sport specialist, coach and trainer.
Short biography
With more than 35 years of international experience as an athlete, coach, technical director and educator, Abelo has represented South Africa and Portugal and helped advance adaptive boxing through training, research and inclusive programmes.
Represents / main interests
ASDC · Adaptive boxing · Rehabilitation · Coach education
Pedro Miguel Pereira Ferraz
Sport / background
Certified boxing coach and specialist exercise professional.
Short biography
For 15 years, Pedro has used boxing to create educational and social inclusion opportunities in Braga. Founder of “From the Street to the Ring”, he works with primary schools and develops adaptive boxing programmes for people with additional needs.
Represents / main interests
From the Street to the Ring · Inclusive and adaptive boxing · Community education
Hélio Fumo
Sport / background
Professional athlete, athletics and trail coach, trainer and social entrepreneur.
Short biography
Born in Mozambique and raised in Portugal, Hélio has competed in middle-distance and trail running for more than 20 years. He founded Associação Hélio Fumo to promote inclusion, healthy lifestyles and solidarity through sport.
Represents / main interests
Associação Hélio Fumo · Alimenta Esta Corrida · Inclusive running
ACES Europe
Belgium
Ambassador 01
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 02
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 03
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 04
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 05
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 06
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 07
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 08
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 09
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 10
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
National Agency for Sport
Romania
Georgeta-Narcisa Lecușanu
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Gini-Andrei Duță
Sport / background
Karate · European champion
Short biography
A European karate champion who has represented Romania at the highest competitive levels, building his sporting journey through discipline, perseverance and continuous self-improvement.
Represents / main interests
Inspiring young people to believe in hard work, character and the formative values of sport.
Mihaela Hogaș
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ștefan Dănuț Briceag
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Andra Maria Artin
Sport / background
Former performance volleyball player · PhD candidate
Short biography
A former performance volleyball player and PhD candidate who has transformed her sporting experience into a mission to support children and young people through sport.
Represents / main interests
Education through sport, healthy development, perseverance and responsible personal growth.
David Christian Gündisch
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Mihnea-Alexandru Harasim
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ioana Nețu-Marin
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Georgeta Matei
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ionuț Rada
Sport / background
Former professional footballer · Active-lifestyle advocate
Short biography
A former professional athlete who believes a sporting career continues through what athletes give back to others and the values they promote.
Represents / main interests
Education, sport, discipline, respect, inclusion and making physical activity part of everyday life.
European Paralympic Committee
Austria
Ambassador 01
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 02
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 03
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 04
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 05
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 06
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 07
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 08
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 09
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 10
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
UFEC
Spain
Ambassador 01
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 02
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 03
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 04
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 05
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 06
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 07
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 08
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 09
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed
Ambassador 10
Sport / background
To be confirmed
Short biography
Biography to be added when the ambassador profile is approved.
Represents / main interests
To be confirmed