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About the Défi sportif
A word from the spokespersons
Chantal Petitclerc & Jean-Marie Lapointe
Each year, from the very first minutes of the event, a great adrenalin rush is felt: hundreds of young exuberant athletes take over all available space. It is a moment full of effervescence, a great celebration of life. At the heart of the Défi sportif, there are thousands of athletes who show up, assert themselves and outdo themselves. As Défi sportif spokespersons, we invite you to go and meet those fiery, passionate and true athletes. Beyond the sport, the sweat and the effort, live an extraordinary human experience!
Concept
World unique, the Défi sportif is an international event that assembles athletes from the elite and newcomers, with all types of disabilities. In 2011, the 28th Défi sportif brought together about 4,000 athletes from 20 countries or so, who faced each other in fourteen sports with the support of over 900 volunteers. Presented by Hydro-Québec, the Défi sportif is organized by AlterGo, a grouping of organisations with a common concern, access to leisure for handicapped people.
Mission
Stimulate the practice of sports and promote a dynamic image of people with disabilities.
The Défi sportif in a few words
Tuesday April 26 to Sunday May 1st, 2011
- Close to 4000 athletes from about 20 countries
- 270 sports clubs
- 76 elementary and high schools
- 375 coaches
- 900 volunteers
6 competition days
8 competition sites in Montréal
- Aréna Maurice-Richard
- Aréna Michel-Normandin
- Aréna Howie-Morenz
- Complexe William-Hingston
- Centre Pierre-Charbonneau
- Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard
- École Joseph-Charbonneau
- Île Notre-Dame(Parc Jean-Drapeau)
Athletes from all disability groups
- Auditory
- Intellectual
- Language
- Mental Health
- Motor
- Pervasive developmental disorder
- Visual
13 adapted sports
- Athletics
- Ball Hockey
- Basketball
- Boccia
- Fencing
- Goalball
- Hockey
- Para-cycling
- Rhythmic Gymnastics
- Swimming
- Soccer
- table tennis
- Volleyball