Parasport event Sport for All returning to Dijon on May 20 at Place de la République

The parasport event “Un sport pour tous” returns on Wednesday, May 20 in Dijon.

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Tennis wheelchair, seated volleyball, adapted petanque, and even boxing: “Place de la République” in Dijon will host the event “Un sport pour tous” on Wednesday, May 20. It will be a day dedicated to parasport and inclusion. This event highlights parasport, handisport, and adapted physical activity through numerous open public animations. The event is co-organized by students from the AEAPAS association of the UFR STAPS in Dijon and the UGECAM Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

A communal village and interventions by specialists

Throughout the day, visitors can discover various disciplines accessible to people with disabilities. Sports demonstrations will be organized in different spaces for the occasion.

The goal of this event is also to raise awareness about different forms of disabilities and encourage interaction with practitioners, associations, and industry professionals. A communal village will allow visitors to connect with local structures involved in inclusive sports development in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Interventions by specialists in adaptive sports are also planned.

A look back at the 2025 edition.

Parasport, handisport, adapted sports: what are the differences?

“Parasport,” “handisport,” and “adapted sports,” are terms used to describe sports practices for people with disabilities. According to the Anaïs Foundation, handisport concerns individuals with physical or sensory disabilities, whether visual or auditory. Adapted sports, on the other hand, target individuals with mental 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.

Through this event, the organizers aim to show that sports can be accessible to all and serve as a tool for inclusion, sharing, and self-improvement.