Adapted Sport, committed companies and the 2030 Games: when the movement reaches the stadiums.
Rugby, a full stadium, 18,000 spectators… and a powerful message for inclusion.
On Saturday, April 25, at Stade Jean Bouin in Paris, during the Top 14 match between Stade Français and Pau, Adapted Sport reached a new level of visibility. A symbolic step — but above all, an essential one.
Because this time, the message was not only carried on training grounds or within specialized competitions. It was brought to the heart of a major French sporting event.
Exceptional visibility for Adapted Sport
Initiated by Malakoff Humanis, a key partner of the French Federation of Adapted Sport (FFSA) and of the Stade Français Paris endowment fund, this match day was dedicated to disability and sport for all.
On the pitch, two athletes from Team Malakoff Humanis embodied this ambition:
- 🏓 Timothé Ivaldi, II1 adapted para table tennis athlete, currently ranked world No. 7
• ⛷️ Axel Bringdal, II3 adapted para alpine skier, with 9 gold medals in the 2026 World Cup events
Both had the honor of kicking off the match in front of thousands of spectators.
But beyond the symbol, it was the message that truly stood out.
Before kick-off, Pascal Andrieux, Executive Director of the Malakoff Humanis Handicap Foundation, took the floor to defend a vision: that of sport that is genuinely accessible to all.
In front of 18,000 people, he highlighted the importance of Adapted Sport and publicly supported the #InclusiveGames2030 campaign, inviting everyone to take action.
On the stadium’s giant screens, a QR code allowed spectators to sign the statement instantly — a simple action with a powerful impact.
When companies help the movement grow
This event highlights a key reality: inclusion cannot be decreed — it must be built collectively.
By supporting Adapted Sport and giving such visibility to the campaign, Malakoff Humanis, through its foundation, plays a crucial role.
A role in bringing the issue beyond specialist circles.
A role in placing it within the public space.
A role in turning a cause into a movement.
Because every voice, every action, every relay matters.
And when companies embrace this momentum, they amplify it:
more visibility, more credibility, and even greater impact.
Alpes 2030: a movement gaining momentum
With four years to go before the 2030 Winter Paralympic Games in the French Alps, momentum is building.
We keep saying it: Adapted Sport athletes are ready. International competitions exist. Qualification systems are in place.
What is still missing is a decision from international governing bodies.
In this context, seeing the #InclusiveGames2030 campaign displayed in a stadium in front of thousands of people is a strong signal.
A signal that the movement is growing, that society is embracing it, and that inclusion is becoming a collective expectation everywhere.
Turning momentum into action — together
This day will remain memorable for the athletes, the fans, and everyone working daily toward a more inclusive society.
It shows that sport can be a powerful driver of change.
But above all, it reminds us of one essential truth: change is already underway.
Now it’s up to all of us to keep it growing.
- By signing the statement
• By sharing it
• By mobilizing those around us
Because the 2030 Games can be more than just Games — they can become a model.