Inclusion in basketball: Esslingen tournament brings diversity to the square
Inclusion in basketball: Esslingen tournament brings diversity to the square
Inclusion through basketball: A tournament for everyone
The 3 × 3 basketball has established itself as a platform that goes beyond the pure competition. At a recently taken tournament in Esslingen on the market square, in addition to pedestrian basketball, wheelchair basketball was also integrated.
community for all
The event pursues an important goal: the inclusion of all athletes. The participants were able to experience live that wheelchair basketball is not only intended for people with physical restrictions, but above all is a sport for everyone. With an open inclusion program, everyone was invited to climb into a wheelchair and try out how deaf playing in basketball works. This promotes a better understanding and stirs up interest in these sports.
organizers rely on movement
Marcel Pierer, the department head of the wheelchair sports group of MTV Stuttgart, was active as an organizer this weekend in Esslingen. He hopes that more athletes will take part in such tournaments in the future. "I hope that leisure players can also register for wheelchair basketball," said Pierer. He explains that these events are an important way to bring all sports closer and achieve a wider target group.
restrictions of the past
Despite the positive response, there has been a decline in the registrations for the wheelchair category lately. Alain Fazal, founder of my shopping station 3 × 3-Germany Tour, said that it is important to him to reconcile competitive sports, amateur sports and inclusion. "We have to continue advertising for wheelchair basketball to address more people and give them the opportunity to become part of this fascinating sport," said Fazal.
sporting environment as a challenge
These challenges could also be part of the many competing events. Sören Seebold, a former participant, reported that he cannot participate this year because his schedules collide with other competitions, such as the U23 European Championship in Madrid. This presence of competing tournaments could lead to fewer teams register for the 3 × 3 tour.
The way to the future
In view of these challenges, initiatives must be made to increase awareness of wheelchair basketball. Associations and the German wheelchair sports association are already on talent days to inspire young people for this sport. Step by step is an attempt to achieve more players and spectators.The power of sport
Despite the difficulties, it is more important to continue working on strengthening the community and team spirit. "The sport connects, whether you are in a wheelchair or not. We want to create an atmosphere in which everyone can feel good and have fun together," said Fazal. This philosophy is the core of the event and will also play a central role in the upcoming final weekend in Hanover, where, as expected, wheelchair and pedestrian basketball players will complete the tournament together.
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