NOLT puts its expertise at the service of athletes and groups who embody a demanding and committed approach to sport.
In this context, the brand will equip:
Football played by people who are blind or visually impaired. It is played five-a-side, with a ball that makes noise and a special frame that allows players to find their bearings and play safely. A rapidly growing Paralympic sport, blind football is divided into two categories: B1 (blind, Paralympic sport) and B2-B3 (visually impaired). In France, there are 17 clubs and around 400 licensed players, with a national B1 competition organized into two leagues (Elite and Challenger). The French team is the reigning Paralympic champion and three-time European champion. The next international event will be the European Championship in August 2026, hosted by France.
A sport for people in electric wheelchairs, particularly those with severe disabilities. It is played indoors, 4 against 4, with the same objective as soccer: to score goals by maneuvering the wheelchair and directing the ball with the bumper. Highly structured in France, the sport has 38 clubs and 805 licensed players, with a French championship (four divisions) and a French Cup. The French team is the two-time world champion and reigning European champion.
A total of 82 players and 41 staff members will be equipped with match, training, and presentation kits.
Co-creating adapted equipment
The NOLT teams will work closely with players and staff to design equipment tailored to the specific needs of each sport, supporting performance and affirming the identity of the French teams, both on and off the field.
Contributing to the visibility of para-football
Alongside the French Handisport Federation, NOLT will help shine a spotlight on France's para-football teams in order to raise the profile of these sports and their athletes among the general public.
Special offers will be made available to affiliated amateur clubs in the form of benefits and discounts to facilitate access to equipment and support the development of parafootball in the region.
Through this partnership, NOLT is reaffirming its commitment to offering accessible equipment and supporting more inclusive sports.
Gaël Rivière, President of the French Federation of Disabled Sports:
"We are delighted to welcome NOLT as the official equipment supplier for the French Para Football Teams. As president of the French Handisport Federation, and also as a blind football player myself, I understand how essential equipment is not only for performance, but also for feeling fully recognized. This partnership reflects a strong ambition: to engage with a responsible brand that shares our values of inclusivity by supporting all of our disciplines—from blind football to electric wheelchair football, deaf football, and amputee football. Together, we want to grow these sports, make it easier for all our clubs to get the gear they need with an accessible and responsible offering, and give our teams the means to shine at the highest level. We also want to boost their visibility among the general public, especially by taking advantage of the Blind Football European Championship, which France will have the pleasure of hosting in August 2026."
