After two days dedicated to discovery and raising awareness of inclusive sport, the SXM Inclusive Sport 2026 program concludes this Friday, September 18th with a round table at the Grand Case Beach Club devoted to parasport, to adapted sport and health-related sport.
Organized by the Territorial Olympic and Sports Committee (CTOS) of Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy, in collaboration with the Guadeloupe Weightlifting Club and the CREPSThe event aims to to create bridges between the sports movement, the national education system, the medical and social sector, health and institutionsOn Wednesday, on the occasion of the National School Sport DayShared sailing, kayaking and paddleboarding activities were offered in Galisbay with theUNSSYesterday, a training session with theNAME was held in the weightlifting room, before a presentation to a class of the CEES.
Testimonies to open the debate
The highlight of this final day will be the Round table discussion “Parasports, adapted sports and health-related sports in Saint-Martin”, this evening, from 18 p.m. to 20 p.m. at the GCBCOpen to all and free of charge, it will bring together, among others, Franck Fifils, the CREPS's Handisport coordinator, and high-level para-athletes. Alex Adelaide and Johan Lamart, as well as several local figures in sport and disability.
The discussions will focus on sports pathways, access to participation, and existing resources in the area. question of the obstacles to a truly accessible practice The following will also be addressed: educator training, equipment, transportation, adapted materials, funding, and information for families. The main objective will be to move beyond simply observing the situation and to consider ways to... develop a sustainable and inclusive offering in Saint-MartinVolunteer clubs, adapted time slots, shared equipment, and better audience guidance will be among the avenues explored. The evening will conclude with a exchange with the public on ways to concretely improve access to the sport for all. A particularly important event on our islandwhere disability-related issues are part of everyday realities. _Vx
