Summer 2024 is the Parkinson’s Summer of Sport!
We believe there’s a sport or physical activity for every person with Parkinson’s
The world is excitedly anticipating the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics this summer – not to mention the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament, nail-biting tennis from Wimbledon and the French Open, and much more.
But closer to home, the European Parkinson’s sporting community is thriving.
Exercise is a crucial way of managing your Parkinson’s symptoms – and we want to spread the word that you don’t have to be an Olympian to take part.
There are Parkinson’s sports groups covering everything from yoga, pilates and Tai Chi, to surfing, rock-climbing and ping pong.
So throughout the summer, we’re breaking down the barriers to exercising with Parkinson’s, giving you the tools to get started with a physical activity that suits you, and telling inspirational stories from the European Parkinson’s sporting community.
The Parkinson’s Summer of Sport is for everyone!
Whether you’re new to exercise or a Parkinson’s sport pro, we’d love you to get involved. You can:
- Visit the Sports & Exercise hub for inspiration
- Contact your local Parkinson’s organisation to find out what exercise groups there are near you
- Contact us to tell us your story or share a Parkinson’s sport or exercise resource
- Look at our interactive map to discover the Parkinson’s sporting groups taking place across Europe
- Spread the word on social media: share our videos and posts (on Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, or LinkedIn), or tell your own story using the hashtag #SummerOfSport