RB Zwickau: Start free Bundesliga games for inclusion now!

RB Zwickau: Start free Bundesliga games for inclusion now!

In an effort to promote inclusion in sport, wheelchair basketball Bundesliga team RB Zwickau is leading the way with a remarkable initiative. Under the motto “Sport is for everyone”, all Bundesliga home games in the Mosel sports hall are now accessible free of charge. This is announced by Antennesachsen, which sees the step as a sign of an open sports culture.

The president and head coach Marco Förster emphasizes that participation should not be a privilege. “We want to reduce caps, both financial and social,” says Förster. The aim of this campaign is to give everyone the opportunity to experience thrilling wheelchair basketball up close. The first game of the season will take place next Saturday against Lahn-Dill, starting at 6 p.m. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, the team is looking for business partners to ensure free entry in the long term.

Accessibility in sports

The importance of accessibility is highlighted by the DBS, which points out that access to sports facilities is crucial for people with disabilities. The removal of physical and structural barriers is necessary to enable equal participation. Looking at the scope of this initiative, it quickly becomes clear that inclusion encompasses much more than just physical accessibility. Furthermore, a change in thinking must also take place in people's minds in order to reduce inhibitions and fears of contact.

Athletes with and without disabilities should be able to meet at eye level. The challenges are diverse, but increased participation of people with disabilities as experts is essential for change. This is seen as a shared responsibility for all sports clubs and associations to ensure everyone's participation.

A role model for sport

RB Zwickau's campaign can serve as a model for other sports and clubs. At a time when sporting success and team development are often in the foreground, it is refreshing to see that social responsibility is also actively practiced. The commitment to offering the games for free could easily inspire other clubs to take similar steps.

The coming period will show how this initiative performs and whether the team can find the necessary partnerships to secure the future of the free entry culture in wheelchair basketball. One thing is clear: the road to inclusion in sport is long, but these first steps are promising.