Update on the 38th edition of the Défi sportif AlterGo

With the current context of the COVID-19 epidemic reverberating around the world, several sports federations have regretfully had to announce the cancellation of their international competitions. The Défi sportif AlterGo was scheduled to host several competitions that will no longer take place in 2021, including the BISFed Boccia World Open as well as the Pan American basketball and tennis competitions for people with hearing impairments. Remember that the whole team is currently working in close collaboration with the various sports federations. Discussions are still ongoing and certain decisions must be made before the program for the Défi sportif AlterGo 2021 can be released. To check the current status of each competition, please refer to the table by clicking on this link.

Cancellation of competitions have major repercussions for the Défi sportif AlterGo and all of its collaborators, particularly in terms of accommodation, rental of sports facilities and the involvement of volunteers. Based on these developments, the Défi sportif AlterGo team has rethought the format of its event and will present an essentially virtual 38th edition. This revisited formula will aim to bring together the whole community and get young people moving!

One thing is certain: loyal partners will be essential in making this next edition an unprecedented version that promises to be definitely different, but no less captivating in sport and in human terms! We will continue to keep you closely informed whether you are an athlete, volunteer, supplier or partner.

Stay tuned! The full lineup will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

The Défi sportif AlterGo

Unique throughout the world, the Défi sportif AlterGo is the largest annual multisport event in Canada. It is the only international sport event to bring together elite and next generation athletes with all types of functional limitations for the past 37 years.

School sports

Young athlete moving forward with her walker on athletics tracks.

Thousands of young athletes with functional limitations, representing over 100 schools and rehabilitation centres across Québec, will cross the start line at the 37th Défi sportif AlterGo.

For these young athletes with functional limitations, it is a unique opportunity to participate in such high-level competitions.

These young athletes have trained hard all year long and will show their savoir-faire, passion and determination to go beyond their limits!

Competitive sports

Youth is inspired by elite athletes. Their performance motivates them to continue and make their dreams come true. Over the years, Défi sportif AlterGo has earned an international reputation for the planning of high-profile competitions in universally accessible sites.

In 2020, Défi sportif AlterGo will host more than 20 countries for exceptional competitions, many of which are sanctioned by international federations. This is an opportunity for athletes to accumulate points on the international circuit.

The 37th edition of Défi sportif AlterGo will also host competitions organized in collaboration with Special Olympics Québec. These events allow Québec and Ontario clubs to meet and prepare for world championships.

Sports development is important to us. Défi sportif AlterGo strives to get young athletes with functional limitations to compete with local clubs in federated competitions. We are proud to work with Québec sports federations to organize a number of competitions in 2020.

Para hockey athletes in motion during a game.

Update on the 38th edition of the Défi sportif AlterGo

The Défi sportif AlterGo

School sports

Competitive sports

Merci à nos partenaires!

Thanks to our partners