Sports festival in Sonneberg: strong together - inclusion for everyone!

Sports festival in Sonneberg: strong together - inclusion for everyone!

A real festival day is imminent: In the Sonneberg stadium, a great sports festival for people with disabilities is organized today. Organized by the Kreissportbund (KSB) Sonneberg , the district sports youth and 20 dedicated ninth graders of the Sibylle-Abel-School, the event ensures a special experience with the support of volunteers and the Occupational Therapy Frankenblick.

are invited to participate are employees of the workshops for adapted work (WEFA) from Sonneberg and Eisfeld as well as the Rennsteig workshops. Three classes of the Sonneberg local funding center can also be found among the participants. The goal of this initiative? A better understanding and higher acceptance for dealing with people with restrictions promote and show that life can also be quite normal with a handicap.

diverse sports offer for everyone

less than two weeks later, on 7. June 2025 , another highlight takes place on the Sonneberg stadium area. The 8. Family sports day offers an extensive program that is intended for both families and sports enthusiasts of all ages. The offers range from the acceptance of the German sports badge to sporting competitions to hands-on offers in various sports. The competition for the sportiest city or community in the district, in which a challenge cup is waiting for the winners, is particularly interesting

Here, sports clubs, children and families get their money's worth - including through the free takeover of the German sports badge. For the little ones there is the sore muscles of movement, which arouses enthusiasm for movement in a playful way. If you are interested in a taster course in Teqball, you are also welcome. A football tournament for e-youth junior kickers is also part of the extensive supporting program.

inclusion in sport

An important aspect that runs through both events is the endeavor to inclusion in sport. According to Thuringia Sport Numerous sports clubs are committed to reducing barriers and promoting the encounter between people with and without disabilities.

The basic declaration "Inclusion in Thuringian Sport", which was adopted at the 9th State Sports Day 2015, confirms the will of the State Sports Association to support the self -determined and equal participation of everyone. The State Sports Association Thuringia offers support for athletes with disabilities through competent advice and the promotion of inclusion training for trainers and club managers.

The sports festival in Sonneberg and the upcoming family sports day show that there are many ways to combine how sport can combine and how important it is to experience movement together and to involve everyone. And that is really a reason to celebrate!