Betano launches adapted football initiative in Argentina

Betano has announced a partnership with Fundación Empate to support an adapted football program for athletes with Down syndrome in Argentina, adding to the company's existing inclusive sports commitments in the country.

The initiative, launched under Betano's "Desafiá tus límites" (Challenge Your Limits) corporate responsibility program, will fund weekly training sessions for 192 athletes and provide operational resources to support the preparation pathway leading to the FUT21 National Tournament, Argentina's principal futsal competition for athletes with Down syndrome, scheduled for October.

Germán Laborda, President of Fundación Empate, said: "For us, this support means much more than financial aid. It is a concrete opportunity for our players to keep growing, training, and showcasing all their talent. Having companies like Betano get involved in real inclusion helps bring visibility to the enormous effort and commitment of each member of our foundation."

Alvaro Ferreres, Betano's Country Manager for Argentina, said: "At Betano, we understand that social responsibility means getting truly involved and supporting the people behind every story. Supporting the players of Fundación Empate means proving that a company can be an ally that drives opportunities, inclusion, and development through sports."

Beyond direct athlete support, Betano will deliver teacher training workshops targeting more than 800 sports professionals, including coaches, physical education teachers and physiotherapists working with Down syndrome athletes. The workshops are designed to introduce updated methodologies and best practices for adapted sports settings.

Fundación Empate is a leading organization in social inclusion through sport for young people with Down syndrome in Argentina. The FUT21 National Tournament, for which the program is designed to prepare athletes, brings together delegations from across the country.

The Betano-Fundación Empate partnership extends the operator's "Desafiá tus límites" program, which already encompasses support for Los Murciélagos, Argentina's national blind football team. 

Through that existing initiative, Betano has contributed to the development of more than 900 athletes nationwide, with investment directed toward equipment, infrastructure and high-performance athlete support.