Hautes-Pyrénées Sports Clubs Compete for National “Sport and Education” Award
TARBES, Hautes-pyrénées – Local sports clubs in the Hautes-Pyrénées department are vying for national recognition in the “Sport and Education” category of the Sommets du Sport awards, a competition celebrating initiatives that blend athletic achievement with educational and social impact. Voting is now open to the public.
The awards spotlight organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to inclusivity and youth development through sport. This year’s competition is particularly significant for the CD Handisport 65, whose project “What about sport?” recently secured funding as one of ten winners of Intersport and Ulule’s “MonProjetSportif” initiative.
“What about sport?” focuses on providing access to sports for young people with motor or sensory disabilities in the Hautes-Pyrénées.The project aims to connect youth with local clubs – offering opportunities in boccia, cycling, golf, horse riding, climbing, paragliding, Basque pelota, open nature activities, diving, blowgun, skiing, and tennis – and facilitate their integration into regular sports practice. Weekly practice slots, ofen in partnership with local clubs, encourage regular physical activity, promote understanding of sports benefits and community rules, and foster interaction between disabled and able-bodied youth.
Beyond introductory courses and regular practice, CD Handisport 65 supports athletes aspiring to compete in the Regional and National Games of the Future Handisport, providing a festive and pleasant competitive surroundings. The organization also hosts themed family days to showcase the abilities of young athletes and promotes inclusive events with able-bodied peers to break down barriers.
The ultimate goal is to enable young people with disabilities to participate in sporting activities, including regional competitions, with sights set on the National Games in 2026.
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