Sport for the disabled

In the Czech Republic the opportunities for the disabled to enjoy sport are increasing by the day. If you are one of those who cannot live without sport, you can enjoy many different activities during your time in the Czech Republic.

Physically handicapped visitors to the Czech capital will certainly be pleased to learn about disabled access to the swimming pool at the modern Squashcentre in the city’s Strahov District. The fact that this is where the Czech paralympic team and many other top sportspeople train guarantees that the staff will be suitably trained, that the necessary technical facilities are in place (disabled access, special amenities, showers etc) and that the water will be of a pleasant temperature (around 2ºC higher than usual) and clean.

If you are a fan of monoskiing, you should get yourself to the Krkonoše and Jizerské Mountains this winter where regular weekend and week-long courses for the disabled are held. The local ski resorts have the necessary facilities such as special disabled accommodation and catering, trained instructors and skiing equipment hire.

You can also test your fitness at a Terry Fox Run, held from spring until autumn in many places across the country. The routes are designed with the disabled very much in mind. Anyone who supports the main idea behind them – to express solidarity with those less fortunate – can take part in these events. The courses can be completed using any means possible – ruining, walking, in a wheelchair, with a dog... A list of place around the Czech Republic where runs take place, including dates, can be found on the Terry Fox Runs website.