By 2025, the largest number of athletes in PACA and Corsica with 81% of practitioners, but also those who spend the most time on it. Sport is also considered an important local political issue.
According to the latest 2025 Sport-Health Barometer from the French Federation of Physical Education and Voluntary Gymnastics (FFEPGV), residents of PACA and Corsica stand out for their high level of sports practice: more than 4 out of 5 people engage in a sports activity (81%, vs 72% on average). These are simply the regions where the most sports are done in France!
Furthermore, sports practice has never been as high in these regions. The number of athletes has seen a significant increase since last year (+7 points), reaching its highest level since 2017.
Beyond the number of athletes, it is also the intensity of sports practice that stands out. In the PACA and Corsica regions, athletes report an average of 4 hours and 54 minutes of activity per week (compared to 4 hours and 12 minutes on a national scale). They are once again the most active on the territory.
Outdoor practice is dominant. More than at the national level, individual and outdoor sports practice is popular: 75% exercise alone (vs 61%), and 73% practice outdoors (vs 61%).
In these two regions, weather conditions strongly influence the motivation and practice of athletes. 3 out of 4 athletes extend their sessions or add outdoor outings in good weather (75% vs 71% nationally), while 65% see their motivation decrease in unfavorable weather conditions. They also show ingenuity in maintaining the same level of activity in bad weather: they often adjust the schedules of their sessions (66%), or the location or type of practice (66).
Context: The article discusses the high level of sports participation and engagement in PACA and Corsica in France.
Fact Check: The regions of PACA and Corsica are highlighted for their significant sports activities, with the residents participating at a higher rate than the national average.
