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Talence on the road to Tokyo


On Sunday March 28, 2021, more than fifty athletes will participate in the 9th edition of the Meeting International Handisport Open Nouvelle-Aquitaine organized by the Comité Régional Handisport Nouvelle-Aquitaine with the support of the Union Sportive Talençaise and the Ligue d’Athlétisme de Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Aquitaine.

The competition, which will take place at the Pierre Paul Bernard Stadium from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm, is the last meeting where high-level athletes can obtain their qualification for the Tokyo 2021 Paralympic Games. This large gathering allows everyone to better understand the force that drives all athletes with disabilities. The big names in French disabled athletics will be at the rendezvous. Note that the war wounded will also be present in this competition. Due to the pandemic and for the respect of health rules, this Meeting will take place behind closed doors.

Athletics is one of France’s main medal chances for the next Paralympic Games. On the Rio side, five years ago, the Blue (s) had won no less than eight charms on the Brazilian track, including two gold medals for Marie-Amélie Le Fur and a gold medal for Nantenin Keïta .

Olivier Navarranne

Photo credit: Icon Sport

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