Sport for Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities

Abstract

This paper seeks to highlight the role that sport plays in promoting the social inclusion of people with special needs, as it creates opportunities for them to participate in physical, recreational, and competitive activities like their non-disabled peers. Sport also contributes to improving their physical and psychological health, enhancing their self-confidence, and developing their social skills. Our intervention also aims to review some of the challenges that stand in the way of sports inclusion, such as difficulty in accessing dedicated facilities and programs, high cost, and societal perception. Sport is a powerful tool to promote the integration of people with disabilities into society, if it takes its place in a society that respects ensuring that everyone without discrimination has theopportunity to participate in its benefits and thus contributes to enhancing the quality of life for this group