This Tuesday morning, two distinct but complementary initiatives took place in Alès, highlighting the central role of sports in professional integration and the inclusion of people with disabilities. Between the Stade Raphaël Pujazon and the Stade Nelson Mandela, two events brought together athletes, integration professionals, and families around common values: health, well-being, and access to employment.
From 9:30 am, the Stade Raphaël Pujazon hosted a morning dedicated to sports integration, titled “Sport and Health: keys to integration.” Organized by the Gard Department, the Employment Work and Solidarity Directorate, and the Workshops and Insertion Sites (ACI), this day brought together 168 participants, including 141 integration site employees and 27 facilitators.
The objective was to offer a fun and sporty approach to re-engage populations often distant from employment, relying on the values of sports: self-esteem, well-being, and dynamism.
Various workshops allowed participants to discover or rediscover adapted physical activities such as team sports (rugby, football, tchoukball, disc golf), individual sports (table tennis, athletics, vortex), adapted sports (Boccia, cecifoot), and health workshops (CPAM for health assessments).
The participants engaged in activities like fit foot, which combines fitness with football. Carole Perrin, head of the sport and youth department at the Department, emphasized the inclusive aspect of the event. The event also gathered local actors: sports associations, departmental services, and health professionals collaborated to offer a complete day, both sportive and informative.
Highlighting the importance of sports as a tool for inclusion and public health, the moments for both athletic and informational sessions were greatly appreciated. Both events aim to break down barriers and create connections using sports as a catalyst.
