Press release from April 29, 2024
On April 21st, almost 150 enthusiastic athletes with disabilities had the chance to demonstrate their talents at the 13th inclusive sports festival “Sport Connects”. The event, organized by SV Urmitz 1913/1970 e. V., was also organized this year by the group of the association “DU bist WIR e. V.” visited.
The athletes clearly had fun at the inclusive tournament. (Photo: YOU are WE eV)
Wirges. The inclusive sports festival “Sport connects”, which took place in Urmitz for the 13th time, is a unique event that offers sporting activities for people with disabilities. On April 21st, “DU bist WIR e. V.”, an association from the Westerwald, also accepted the invitation with a small group of young people with disabilities.
Whether judo, handball, athletics, table tennis, gymnastics or football – each of the almost 150 participants was able to pursue their sporting interests and demonstrate their skills on this day. After a joint warm-up, the athletes began training in their chosen discipline. At lunchtime they proudly presented their skills and competed in exciting team competitions to thunderous applause from the spectators.
A special highlight of the event was the singing workshop with the musician, songwriter and composer “ENKELSON” from Düsseldorf. Under his motto “Connecting people” he captivated both the athletes and the spectators with his musical spell.
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The sports festival ended with the honoring of the super athlete and a joint photo with all the athletes. The YOU are WE group headed home, richly packed with wonderful memories and participant gifts. But one question remained: When will the next “Sport connects” take place? Because no one wants to miss this date next year.
Club information:
DU ist WIR eV, founded in June 2019, offers disabled children, adolescents and young adults leisure activities through trained specialists. At the same time, the association supports families of people with disabilities with various offers and carries out inclusive activities with children who are not impaired. (PM/Red)
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2024-04-29 15:17:37
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