Over the past eight years, butagaz has emerged as a key contributor to the growth of handball, both at amateur and professional levels.In 2019, the company made history by becoming the first sponsor of a national women’s championship in France, launching the Butagaz Énergie League.Additionally, it has championed inclusivity through initiatives like #AuPlusPrèsDesClubs, which has benefited 130 amateur clubs and engaged over 3,000 players since its inception in 2021.
In 2025, Butagaz is taking its dedication a step further by becoming the premier sponsor of the French HandFauteuil team. This collaboration reflects a forward-thinking approach to sponsorship, emphasizing social duty and equality, while highlighting the importance of supporting diverse sporting disciplines.
Driving Change Through Social Responsibility
Butagaz’s involvement aligns with its complete corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy. Natacha Cambriels,the company’s president,stated,“This initiative complements our CSR objectives and builds on our ongoing efforts to support amateur handball since 2021.”
Handball serves as a platform to promote essential values such as diversity, accessibility, and equal possibility. These principles are further amplified by the FFHandball’s Incredible Tour, which showcases the sport’s diverse practices across the country.
Empowering the HandFauteuil Community
Butagaz’s sponsorship is a game-changer for the French HandFauteuil team,a discipline that remains underrepresented in mainstream sports. Philippe bana, president of the FFHandball, expressed his enthusiasm: “This partnership is a remarkable step toward fostering inclusivity and showcasing the varied forms of handball.”
Beyond raising awareness, this collaboration aims to make a tangible difference in disabled sports. As a notable example, Butagaz will fund specialized equipment, such as sports-adapted chairs, to support clubs and athletes. The company will also invest in coaching programs to enhance technical skills in the discipline.Furthermore, it plans to organize national tournaments and awareness campaigns to boost the visibility of HandFauteuil and attract new participants.
With extended partnerships until 2028 for national teams and 2029 for the Butagaz Énergie League, Butagaz and the FFHandball are paving the way for a more inclusive and vibrant future for handball across France.
This partnership invites sports enthusiasts to rally behind handball in all its forms, cheer for French teams, and explore inspiring disciplines like HandFauteuil. It’s a meaningful way to embrace universal values and contribute to a more inclusive sporting landscape.
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