Promotion of Sports for People with Disabilities Implemented by the Japan Sports Agency

Abstract

Having realized that an inclusive society is a legacy of sports events, the Japan Sports Agency (JSA), established in October 2015, has focused on promoting sports for people with disabilities to ensure the success of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. Currently, sports participation of people with disabilities is much lower than that of adults without disabilities because of social barriers. The Second Sports Basic Plan aims to increase the rate of sports participation among disabled people in various ways. As sports for persons with disabilities have a strong link to medical rehabilitation and treatment, medical professionals hold a crucial role in ensuring the success of promoting participation.