Sportivation day in Meppen: Diversity and inclusion inspire 1200 participants!

Sportivation day in Meppen: Diversity and inclusion inspire 1200 participants!

Meppen, Deutschland - in Meppen it was recently called "on the places, done, go!". With an impressive number of participants of over 1200 people, the sporting day impressively showed how inclusion can be lived in sports. The event was opened by the first district councilor Martin Gerenkamp and Mayor Helmut Knurbein, which in their speeches highlighted the importance of this festival for the community and the visible diversity in society. Waslosin reports that Hermann plagge from the Indus organization team underlines what the event plays for promoting inclusion.

The participants were able to demonstrate their sporting talent in various disciplines such as sprint, long jump and litter. The focus was not only on sporting performance, but also on the individual success of each individual. In addition to the competitions, there was a colorful game party that provided entertainment and fun. The day was organized by the district sports association Emsland, which received active support from sports badge examiners and students from curative education schools.

a festival of diversity and community

The goal of the sporting day was clear: to make diversity and community visible. This year too, various supporters contributed to the successful implementation, including the Lower Saxony Disabled Sports Association, the Lower Saxony Lotto Sport Foundation as well as other local sponsors such as Sparkassen and Gasunie Germany. At the end of the day, all participants received a medal - a sign that sport connects and makes inclusion strong.

The sporting days are now an integral part of the annual calendar of schools in Lower Saxony. Already in the past, children with and without disabilities were able to take part in these exciting events. According to bsn , the sporting days have established themselves as a platform to take the German sports badge and the DLV all-round badge and to test the motor skills at various game stations.

a movement for inclusion

In the background, a comprehensive strategy for inclusion in sport works, namely the "Master Plan Inclusion in Lower Saxony Sport". This was developed by various associations, including the Lower Saxony State Sports Association and the Disabled Sports Association Lower Saxony. The plan includes 28 formulated goals that are to be implemented by the end of 2024. By 2030, sports clubs are to be developed in such a way that people with disabilities can participate equally in sports, be it as participants or in honorary offices. Further information can be found on the website of the Masterplans

The enthusiastic atmosphere of the sporting day will certainly encourage many in the region to become active and to use the opportunities for joint sporting activities. A full success for everyone involved!