Just an image on the wall? Less availability of sports for students with physical disabilities

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ACLO, the largest student sports association in Groningen, offers a wide range of sports activities—but none specifically designed for athletes with physical disabilities. This lack of availability raises important questions about inclusion in student sports.

While ACLO falls short in providing adapted sports for now, other organizations in Groningen are taking steps toward inclusivity. Several local initiatives are proving that sports can and should be accessible to all.

In this piece, our reporters Job Doornhof and Viola Duroni talked to ACLO and Sloeproeiers Groningen, an inclusive sloop rowing club.