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Sarah Elzas

Paralympics legacy spurs push for inclusive sports in Paris

A game of inclusive volleyball hosted by Novosports in Paris on 4 September 2024. © Sarah Elzas/RFI

The Paralympics may have shone a spotlight on disability and sport, but daily life for most disabled people in France remains a challenge, especially in Paris. Novosports, a sports club, is working to make sport accessible for everyone – disabled and non-disabled alike – but there is still a long way to go.

Before playing most sports, you need to get to a venue – a gym, or a field or a court. And if you are in Paris and disabled, especially wheelchair-bound, that’s a challenge in itself.

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