“Inclassables”: the hard-hitting documentary that champions adapted sports and inclusion at the Paralympic Games
They are world champions, they break records, they climb onto the podium… but they are still absent from the Paralympic Games.
The documentary “Inclassables,” directed by Sebastiano d’Ayala Valva and produced by Kanari Films, shines a spotlight on these extraordinary athletes: Cléo, Marie, Jean, Jason… athletes with Down syndrome whose determination is as moving as it is inspiring.
Giving a voice to those who are not seen enough
Broadcast on Public Sénat and available on France.tv, Inclassables tells the stories of women and men who push the limits of what is possible. These Adapted Sports athletes, who compete in international competitions, train with rigor and passion, but have been excluded from the Paralympic Games since 2000.
The film offers a rare and valuable perspective: that of athletes who are “unclassifiable” in the current categories, but fully legitimate on the world sporting stage.
“This documentary is not just a sports film. It is a cry from the heart, a hand extended towards recognition,” emphasizes Marc Truffaut, president of the French Adaptive Sports Federation.
Strong resonance with the Inclusive Games 2030 statement
This film echoes the objective of the Inclusive Games 2030 statement: to have Adaptive Sports events included in the 2030 Winter Paralympic Games in the French Alps.
As the forum argues, these athletes do not need compassion, but sporting recognition. They embody the universal values of Olympism: pushing oneself beyond one’s limits, fraternity, excellence, and inclusion.
The union between art, sport, and the message of inclusion gives the cause its full force. Inclassables shows that these athletes do not seek to be categorized, but to be considered—at their true value.
A documentary that leaves a lasting impression
Premiered in July 2025, the film elicited laughter, emotion, and applause. It was supported by numerous partners, including the Ministry of Sports, the National Sports Agency, the FFSA, the Malakoff Humanis Handicap Foundation, and Abilitis.
👉 Inclassables is a must-see and must-share film, raising awareness of adapted sports, supporting athletes, and encouraging lasting change in the way society views disability.
📺 Watch or rewatch it in French on publicsenat.fr or france.tv