The Federation of Disabled Sports is threatened with bankruptcy by 2024, according to the Control Chamber.

there”financial situationof the French Hand Sports Federation (FFH)worrisomeand he can find himselfin case of non-payment“The Court of Auditors is concerned about the interim order issued on Wednesday regarding the 2024 Paris Games.

After an inspection of the three bodies responsible for part of para-sport in France: the Federation of Handisports, the Federation of Adapted Sports (FFSA, intellectual disabilities) and the Paralympic Committee (CPSF), the Court draws up a worrying report on the situation of FFH. “In the current state of its investigation and in the absence of the rapid remedial measures it requires, the Court considers that the risk of FFH being in suspension of payments in the near future cannot be ruled out, and in any case, according to the Paris 2024 Games– writes the court.

This situation is due to aaccumulation of deficit in 2014“To the tune of 2.8 million euros, although FFH wins”significant government subsidies“, an average of approximately 4 million euros per year. He also notes:unrecognized liabilities of about 2 million euros» Because of the conflict related to the rent debt with the municipality of Paris. In addition, the recipient of its subsidiary “The international seat of Paris poses a real threat to the Federation itself“, “including in the run-up to the 2024 Paralympic Games“because”this residence is one of the few hotel structures that can accommodate athletes with disabilities“.

The Court of Auditors notes that FFH is in breach of its obligations “transparent management“and that the Department of Sports, which has custody of”was unaware of the extent of the financial difficulties“. He advises in a state addressThe financial crisis experienced by FFH related to international residency“. In general, it is stated that these federations “delegates should be better supported by the state“.

According to the figures in this summary, FFH has 40 employees, a budget of €11 million for 30,000 licensees in 2020.His financial situation seems pretty good“. Both are among the most financially supported federations. But since 2016 they have lost their monopoly and many federations are managing their own discipline for the able-bodied and the disabled.

For the Court of Auditors there must be “concerted government thinking“for”note the division of roles and inclusion objectives assigned to different federations and their evolution over time“. He advisesTo assess para-sports in the federations that have received delegations since 2016“. The Paralympic Games will take place from August 28 to September 8, 2024. The organizing committee initially received a donation of €100 million to organize them from state and local authorities, which has just been announced to be increased to €171 million. because the organization of the Paralympic Games “nonot in equilibrium“.