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Cruyff Courts spark new energy in Edlington and Yorkshire
Two brand-new Cruyff Courts have officially opened in Yorkshire and Edlington – one on the former Yorkshire Main Colliery site in Edlington, and the other in the heart of Normanton Park Yorkshire. Though each has its own unique story, both are creating space for a new generation to play and grow.
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Cruyff Legacy 14K 2025 breaks records
The 9th edition of the Cruyff Legacy 14K was one for the books. A record number of almost 7,500 runners and walkers gathered at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Sunday to support the Johan Cruyff Foundation. Together, they raised the impressive amount of €776,435 for sports projects for children with special needs. And the counter is still running!
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Cruyff Courts in the city of the Games!
Since 2012, the Cruyff Foundation has been creating Special Cruyff Courts in the cities hosting the Paralympic Summer Games. These courts are specially designed for children with special needs, promoting equal access to sports for all and raising awareness of the importance of inclusive play.
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Bonaire: new special Cruyff Court!
With a symbolic penalty, Cruyff Court Ban Hasi Sport was officially opened. Thanks to the Cruyff Court, Bonaire has gained an inclusive sports facility. Local residents, clients, partners, and even State Secretary Vincent Karremans were present to celebrate this special moment together.
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Equal opportunities for girls
Diversity, equality, and inclusion are the foundation of a strong society. That’s why we work to make sports more equal for boys and girls. We organise special activities for girls and promote female role models. Every step helps create a place where everyone feels welcome.
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Professor Erik Scherder: “Exercise is really healthy”
Both are from Betondorp: Johan Cruyff and Erik Scherder, professor of neuropsychology. Cruyff invited Scherder to a Cruyff Foundation seminar in 2014 and the contact stayed after that. Erik Scherder has since become a proud ambassador of the Cruyff Foundation.
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