The high council of sports triggers the Sport Inclusive Programme

Madrid, 17 april 2019.-The Programme of Sport Inclusive council for sports has given this week a first step with the constitution of the administrative body that will be responsible for the implementation of projects. The purpose of this programme, declared exceptional event public interest, is to promote equal opportunities for all people in the field of sports and the promotion of sport inclusive.

The creation of this college is accompanied by a Manual of corporate identity and Use for companies that collaborate. In this document includes the objectives, plans and specific activities to facilitate the promotion of sports practice of persons with disabilities as a tool for social integration.

The Sport inclusive Programme is aimed at the development of healthy living habits, aims to promote awareness, knowledge and respect for differences. Among the specific objectives of this initiative is the advocacy, communication and awareness-raising of physical activity and sports in inclusive environments, school programmes in the framework of the sports federations.

It also aims at improving the training and specialization in sport inclusive, both teachers and sports technicians; as well as to ensure access and use of facilities and of specific material as an essential element of equal opportunities.

The sports practice, besides being a powerful tool for the promotion of health, has shown encouraging inclusion of persons with disabilities in their social settings.