VIDEO. “It's the first free sporting event in France”: the great success of Sportissime at Lac du Crès is confirmed

Two days of conviviality and physical activities to discover many disciplines in a magical place.

He had confirmation. “Sportissime has become the first free sporting event in France”. The president of the Mozart circle, organizer of the event that will welcome more than 25,000 people over the weekend, is not a little proud. Especially when it comes to kicking off this 5th edition at Lac du Crès, in a magical setting that is ideal for sports.

A vast 27-hectare site to discover a myriad of disciplines. Team sports fields, rings, tatami mats, etc. It's hard not to find what you're looking for. And it pays off. Emma, ​​7, has decided. She wants to play handball after trying it out on a small field. Her father, a former rugby player, accepts his daughter's choice with pride.

In the presence of Julien Lyneel and Jimmy Vienot

It is also an opportunity for the little ones to meet great champions. The first of them is the patron of this 5th edition, volleyball player Julien Lyneel: “It feels good to see so many people for sport… It is important to make children want to do sport and fight against this sedentary lifestyle that is setting in".

Another champion does not go unnoticed: Montpellier's Jimmy Vienot is a seven-time world champion in Thai boxing. Crowned French boxer of the year in 2016 and 2019, the immense champion has just committed to MMA and has given an impressive performance. A committed boxer, he is “happy to represent combat sports. It's an honor and it's important to convey the good values ​​of this sport", assures the champion.

Beyond performance, all the speakers insisted on the importance "of physical activity on health". It will also be an opportunity to discover lesser-known disciplines: pole dancing, breakdancing, cheerleading, trampoline, softball, parkour… The opportunity to chat with practitioners from all walks of life to get into sport, for competition or simply for fun.

Sportissime continues on Sunday, September 29. Find the full program by clicking here.