The French Federation for Adapted Sport (FFSA): over 50 years of commitment to the right to sport for all
The French Federation for Adapted Sport (FFSA): over 50 years of commitment to the right to sport for all Founded in 1971, the French Federation for Adapted Sport (FFSA) has been working for more than five decades to ensure that people with intellectual disabilities, psychosocial disabilities, or autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have access to regular, […]
For 2026, shoes firmly on, heading for 2030 !
For 2026, shoes firmly on, heading for 2030 ! Crédit photo : Freepik Adaptive Sports: The Unseen Elite Athletes On January 1, somewhere in France and around the world, athletes are already strapping on their skis. The snow is here, and training is back in full swing. Just like every day. Just like every season. […]
International Classifications in Intellectual Disability Sport: Understanding Categories II1, II2 and II3
International Classifications in Intellectual Disability Sport: Understanding Categories II1, II2 and II3 Ensuring fair, meaningful and inclusive performance is at the heart of Intellectual Disability Sport. To make competition equitable for all athletes, international classifications recognised by Virtus — the global governing body for Intellectual Disability Sport — play a decisive role. These classifications are […]
Adapted Sport: A Sport for All, an Opportunity for Everyone
Adapted Sport: A Sport for All, an Opportunity for Everyone Adapted Sport is far more than a sporting activity. It is a powerful driver of personal growth, achievement and inclusion. It is designed for people with intellectual disability, psychological disability, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), enabling them to take part in physical activity aligned with […]
“Moi aussi, j’veux jouer” (Me too, I want to play): the photo exhibition that shines a spotlight on Adapted Sports athletes
“Moi aussi, j’veux jouer” (Me too, I want to play): the photo exhibition that shines a spotlight on Adapted Sports athletes In Grenoble, a unique exhibition is changing the way we view mental and psychological disabilities in sport. Its name? “Moi aussi, j’veux jouer ” (Me too, I want to play) — a simple, powerful […]
“Inclassables”: the hard-hitting documentary that champions adapted sports and inclusion at the Paralympic Games
“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: […]
Malakoff Humanis backs Adaptive Sports for 2030 Games
Malakoff Humanis renews its partnership with the FFSA and commits to more inclusive Paralympic Games. Great news for Adaptive Sports: Malakoff Humanis has just announced the renewal of its partnership with the French Federation of Adaptive Sports (FFSA) for another four years, supporting numerous FFSA projects as well as 14 high-level Adaptive Sports athletes. This […]
Inclusive 2030 Games: Adaptive Sports in L’Équipe
The “Inclusive 2030 Games” statement published in L’Équipe: a new milestone for Adaptive Sports! We are very pleased: the “Inclusive 2030 Games” statement is now public thanks to its publication in L’Équipe, in an article by journalist Rachel Pretti. As L’Équipe points out, France has a “unique opportunity” to allow Adaptive Sports athletes to participate […]