The parasport event “A Sport for All” returns on Wednesday, May 20th in Dijon.
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Wheelchair tennis, seated volleyball, adapted petanque, and even boxing: Place de la Republique in Dijon will host the event “A Sport for All” on Wednesday, May 20th. It will be a day dedicated to parasport and inclusion. This event will showcase parasport, handicapped sports, and adapted physical activity through many open-to-the-public activities. The event is co-organized by students from the AEAPAS association of UFR STAPS in Dijon and UGECAM Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
A village expo and interventions by specialists
Throughout the day, visitors can explore various disciplines accessible to people with disabilities. There will be sports demonstrations organized in various specially equipped spaces.
The aim of this event is to raise awareness about different forms of disabilities and foster interactions with practitioners, associations, and professionals in the field. A village expo will provide an opportunity to meet local structures committed to the development of inclusive sports in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. The event will also feature interventions by specialists in adapted sports.
A look back at the 2025 edition.
Parasport, handicapped sports, adapted sports: What are the differences?
“Parasport,” “handisport,” “adapted sports” are terms used to describe the sports practice of people with disabilities. According to the Anaïs Foundation, handisport is for individuals with motor or sensory disabilities, whether visual or auditory. Adapted sports, on the other hand, cater to those with intellectual or psychological disabilities.
The term “parasport” is broader, encompassing all sports accessible to people with disabilities, whether for leisure or competition, regardless of the type of disability involved.
Through this event, the organizers aim to demonstrate that sports can be accessible to everyone and serve as a tool for inclusion, sharing, and self-improvement.
