This year, Pamplona will become the global epicenter of inclusive sports by hosting one of the most important Mixed Ability Rugby tournaments, a format that promotes the joint participation of athletes with and without disabilities. Over 1,400 male and female players from 24 countries will arrive in the Navarrese capital to compete in a week of competition, training, and community building that promises to be a turning point in the history of this movement.
The tournament will bring together clubs, national teams, and organizations that have been promoting the mixed ability model for years, recognized internationally for its ability to break down social barriers and demonstrate that rugby is a sport open to all people. During the matches, teams mix players with different levels of ability, experience, and physical condition, prioritizing safe play, mutual learning, and the values that characterize rugby: respect, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
In addition to the matches, the event will include workshops, conferences, and community activities, where best practices for fostering inclusion in sports will be shared. Pamplona has prepared an extensive network of spaces and services to welcome all participants, volunteers, and visitors, solidifying its position as a city committed to diversity and universal access to sports.
The organizers highlight that this edition will be the largest to date, reflecting the growth that the Mixed Ability movement is experiencing in Europe and Latin America. The tournament not only celebrates rugby but also full social participation, equal opportunities, and the building of more open communities.
The public will be able to enjoy the matches and activities throughout the week, making Pamplona an international meeting point where sport is experienced through inclusion, passion, and cultural coexistence.
