A Sunday like no other is getting ready in Grasse. In the sports hall (17, avenue de Provence), it won’t just be about balls, gloves, or mats, but about changing perspectives. On Sunday, April 19, from 1 p.m., “Adapt Your Sport” returns with a clear ambition: to make room for those who still have too little in clubs. Organized by the Boxing Club of Grasse and the Mougins association Au fil des Saisons, the day continues the momentum from an initial event launched in early 2025.
Since then, the idea has progressed. “We realized that people liked it, that it worked well,” says Thierry Mauro. The club president has been working with young people supported by specialized structures for several years. “Boxing,” he says, “has opened a door.”
A day to open up participation
Around forty young people with disabilities are expected to attend with their families. On-site, they can try out around ten sports, from football to rugby, from yoga to gymnastics, not forgetting boxing. “It’s about discovery,” summarizes the organizer.
On all sides, educators and partner associations, from L’Arche to IME Valfleurs and Montjoye, will be mobilized to supervise the workshops with the main objective of going beyond just sports practice. “The aim is for parents to come and watch the activities, like a Sunday at the stadium,” explains Thierry Mauro. A rare moment where roles reverse and families can simply watch, encourage, and above all, share with their children.
“Many clubs don’t dare”
Through various initiatives, the project aims to grow and is part of a wider desire to structure the reception of adapted sports in Grasse. The Boxing Club, in fact, has initiated an affiliation process with the French Federation of Adapted Sports. At the same time, a dedicated section is set to launch, starting in September.
A logical step for Thierry Mauro, convinced that sport can be a tangible lever. “We see that when they practice, they improve, focus, and express themselves differently,” he emphasizes. The goal now is to shake things up. “Many clubs don’t dare,” he notes. By opening its doors, the Grasse club hopes to provide an impetus. To show that these practices have their place, just like any other.
