The TennistavolOltre Plus project has been promoted by Enel Cuore together with the Fitet
in 100 institutes in all of Italy, in 36 provinces.And it’s a project
aiming precisely at inclusion, at the integration of children with disabilities,
differently abled children, through sport.
The most important thing in this project is the integration with
able-bodied children, in order to make it clear to the athlete with disabilities that
he can play sports. And to the so-called able-bodied boy, that he must respect
those with greater physical problems, those with some motor difficulties.
I think it’s a very valid and interesting project.
It’s essential to children with disabilities to know sport at school and share it
with their schoolmates. Sport is the strongest means of inclusion.
Disabled people in school often find it difficult to fit in. But through sports,
they integrate in a spontaneous, almost miraculous way.
Playing table tennis helped me socialize with a lot of people
and then I got physical benefits for my foot problem.
My competitive victory was at the 2017 World Cup in Czech Republic.
The most rewarding part is when the athlete or pupil manages to coordinate himself
and catch the ball and immediately afterwards his eyes shine with joy.
They look at me and the most beautiful gratification is their smile.