Whether you want to continue the gymnastics you’ve been practicing since you were 6 years old, try surfing or even see expatriation as a new start and a reason to finally get into sport, here is our advice for your sports activities abroad.
The good reasons to put sport in your expatriation
We’re not going to repeat the speech on the benefits of sport for your health, but it still counts!
…not to mention mental health : sport remains a good way to let off steam and boost your morale, which can be invaluable during an expatriation in case of homesickness, nostalgia for loved ones or loneliness…
Sport is a good way to discover your new city : what could be better than running through the streets and discovering hidden corners while jogging?
But also to discover a new sporting culture : instead of starting your 26th year of football, why not take advantage of your stay abroad to explore local sports? Lacrosse in the United States and Canada, pickleball in the United Statesa mix between ping-pong and badminton, Florentine calcio in Florence, a violent sport dating from the Renaissance, or even capoeira in Brazil…
Sport is obviously a good way to meet people : if you opt for a sport in a club or in a gym, it will be ideal for making new friends when you arrive in this new country.
Find your sport
How do you find the right sport for you when you don’t yet know anyone in your new city? Many solutions :
Expat or sports Facebook groups.
sports clubs : get information from the town hall of your city or your district, which can give you a list of associations and sports clubs.
Apps : as MeetUpfor example, thanks to which you can join a football match which is organized between enthusiasts or a volleyball match in London.
Erasmus groups : for the youngest, you can join the Erasmus community in your city, which surely organizes many outings and events. For instance, Erasmus Barcelona and its regular hikes.
