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Wheelchair sports in Lennestadt: Unique offer starting soon!
From September 2, 2025, TSG Lennestadt will be offering a unique wheelchair sports program for adults in Maumke.
Wheelchair sports in Lennestadt: Unique offer starting soon!
Something exciting is happening in Lennestadt for people with mobility limitations: From September 2nd, TSG Lennestadt is starting a new sports program specifically for wheelchair users. This initiative is intended not only to promote fitness, but also to strengthen social interaction. The exercise group called “Wheelchair Sports” meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the barrier-free elementary school gym in Maumke, which has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and sufficient space. This makes the offer unique in the entire Olpe district, as Sauerlandkurier reports.
The group is led by Matthias Kapp, an active wheelchair user, and the idea has aroused great interest from Dirk Büdenbender, chairman of the TSG, who is even planning possible expansions in the district. In addition, Yves Maubach, a former national wheelchair rugby player, could come to training regularly to give valuable tips. The sports sessions are designed to offer different activities such as gymnastics, ball games and agility exercises, adapted to the needs of the participants.
Who is the sports program intended for?
The sports offer is open to adults with active wheelchairs, although people under 18 must bring an adult accompanying them. A “trial appointment” is possible without membership, which encourages many people to just stop by. You use the wheelchairs at your own risk, which entails a certain degree of personal responsibility. The group activity not only promotes mobility, but also social interaction - an important aspect, as the bvkm emphasizes.
The Federal Association for Physically and Multiple Disabled People emphasizes how important leisure activities are for personal development and well-being. Promoting sport enables people with disabilities to participate in social life and supports them in developing new skills. Barrier-free information and offers in the areas of sport and leisure are crucial for unrestricted participation.
Variety of sports options
A look at the world of sports for the disabled shows how diverse the possibilities are. The Aktion Mensch offers a good overview of sports for people with disabilities. You can become active in various disciplines, whether as part of a team or individually.
The program in Lennestadt is a great step in the right direction to promote an inclusive sports culture. Anyone who is interested should definitely not be discouraged, just come along and take part. Ultimately, exercise is good and you get to know new people - and that's a win for everyone involved.