On 21 December 2025, members of DiaCro Sport participated in a charity Christmas volleyball tournament in Zagreb, bringing together sport, community, and a shared commitment to promoting active lifestyles for people living with diabetes.

The event marked another important step in the association’s development, providing an opportunity to introduce the growing volleyball community and promote the expansion of sporting opportunities for people living with diabetes in Croatia.

More than just a tournament

Although the team faced several last-minute changes due to illness, participants came together with enthusiasm, positive energy, and a shared passion for sport.

The tournament was not focused solely on competition but on celebrating inclusion, friendship, and the message that diabetes should never prevent anyone from enjoying physical activity or being part of a team.

Growing the volleyball community

Participation in the tournament also served as an opportunity to present DiaCro Sport’s plans for further developing volleyball activities and encouraging more people living with diabetes to get involved.

By expanding into different sports, the association continues to create new opportunities for children, young people, and adults to stay active, build confidence, and become part of a supportive community.

Sport brings people together

DiaCro Sport would like to thank the Rekreativna odbojkaška liga for the excellent organisation and the welcoming atmosphere that made the event a memorable experience for everyone involved.

Events like this demonstrate that sport is about much more than results—it is about friendship, inclusion, and building communities where everyone feels welcome.

The values promoted through these activities closely reflect the mission of the DiaPS – Diabetes and Sport Peer Support project, which encourages people living with diabetes to stay active, connected, and supported through sport.