Imagine a world where sports and fitness programs are accessible by all layers of society.

We know it may come across idealistic to want to promote inclusion in sport.

However, did you know that research* has shown that youth who are disengaged and physically inactive are likely to be female, older and from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds? As a result, persons from these groups are less confident to participate in any sport, less likely to perceive their family and friends as supportive of them playing sport and less confident to try new sports and less likely to value sport.

Through our own lived experience, we have seen how sport, when is inclusive of all abilities, can spur conversations and encourage local communities to thrive. We’d all want that piece of idealism, wouldn’t we?

The AFT International Sports Fitness Festival organising committee invites City Councils and Multinational Corporations to enhance the adoption of sports and fitness programs in cities and at workplaces working hand-in-hand to reduce carbon footprint and anticipate a new economy from inclusive sports activation and sports diplomacy.

*Source: Australian Sports Commission

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SPOFIFE 2026

Upcoming Event

Sydney Haymarket Badminton Challenge

24-30 August 2026 from 11am to 5pm
Market City Shopping Centre
Sydney Haymarket
Australia
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Players competing in a badminton match inside a shopping mall with spectators around
Sports inclusion means that we bring sports to easily accessible venues, such as malls – a common sight in other parts of the world but never before in Sydney, Australia! Come witness it and be a part of history! (Visual is an AI-illustrated mock-up). Read more about the Sydney Haymarket event.
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World Badminton Day Dance Challenge

SPOFIFE 2025

Fit for Good!

AFT International Sports Fitness Festival activates communities of all abilities, getting them moving with inclusive programmes such as the Move8 VR Walk-a-Hunt (2023, 2024, 2025) and Move8 Badminton Challenge (2026).

MOVE8 WALK-A-HUNT @ MERDEKA 118 PRECINCT
MAP, CLUES & MISSIONS

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(VIRTUAL Walk UNGUIDED)

2025 events (Malaysia)

In 2025, we partnered with corporate travel group Parlo Berhad where 100 coworkers took the pledge to be Fit for Good, and over 1,000 members of the general public took the opportunity to walk in the very stadium where Independence (Merdeka) was declared from the British in 1957.

My Merdeka @ Merdeka Stadium, a special event celebrating Malaysia’s Independence Day on 31 August 2025.

2024 events (Australia)

GLUE: about that #inclusion

A Multimedia Exhibition by Jasmine Low.

Venue host: Community Bank Darling Square Bendigo Bank branch Gallery Space, 11 Little Pier St., Haymarket NSW 2000 Australia

Featuring everyday heroes of sport inclusion:

  • Paralympian and Gold Medal Swimmer, Matt Levy OAM
  • Kyokushin Karate Port Macquarie Dojo Founder, Sensei Melinda Baksi
  • Bluefins Dragon Boat Head Coach, Li-Ray Kin
  • Competitive Body Builder & Fitness Trainer, Sally Sukkar

We thank the Community Bank Darling Square – Bendigo Bank branch for hosting the exhibition and express our sincere gratitude to Vinh Van Lam and Stuart Horrex of ArtSHINE Gallery for their generosity and in hosting the evening.

On the eve of the opening ceremony of the Paralympics Paris 2024, Paralympian and Gold Medal Swimmer for Australia, Matt Levy OAM shared his experiences on Sports Inclusion. He shared stories about his amazing journey and continues to inspire people from all walks of life. Matt’s book, “Going the Distance” is normally on sale at $30 but we are GIVING AWAY FREE* while stocks last! Pick up your FREE COPY at the Community Bank Darling Square – Bendigo Bank branch in Sydney Haymarket. Ask for Branch Manager, Daniel Ye.

You can also [Buy a copy] in support of the festival.

News

Experience Gallery

Members from the Malaysian Federation of the Deaf will join the Port Macquarie Walk-a-Hunt virtually (Photo courtesy AFT Intl Sports Fitness Festival)

2023 Festival Highlights

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