On 30 and 31 August, the Federation of Sports Associations of the Bank of France (FASBF) hosted its Inter-Regional Meet at the Cercle Sports et Loisirs in Bougival, near Paris.
Inter-Regional Sports Event hosted by the Bank of France Sports Federation: the perfect combination of conviviality and competition
Bank of France employees from all regions across the country gathered to compete in various sports, including 3×3 basketball, archery, pétanque, table tennis, 5-a-side football, swimming relay, and paddleboarding.
Saturday afternoon featured a challenging obstacle course, where teams raced to complete a series of obstacles together as quickly as possible. Throughout the weekend, each team earned points based on their victories, with a coveted trophy awarded to the top-scoring team at the end of the event.
Discover the event and FABSF’s actions on video
Discover the event highlights on video, along with insights from Didier Besseyre, President of FASBF and French Federation for Company Sport (FFSE), and Virginie Fajon-Ouedraogo, General Secretary of ASBF, on their commitment to the “Work, Move, Perform” (WMP) project. Also listen to managers and employees explain how physical activity in the workplace benefits them on a daily basis.
Didier Besseyre emphasized their commitment to collaborating with French and international partners on studies that showcase the benefits of physical activity in the workplace. These studies highlight not only public health benefits for all employees but also the positive impact on company performance. The goal is to substantiate the “win-win” value of sports for both employees and the company.
The Bank of France’s sports club is one of the oldest corporate clubs in France. By joining the WMP project, the Bank of France highlights its unique experience in corporate sports. With 2024 marking a special milestone—hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris—this project is a springboard to engage companies leaders in promoting workplace wellness through sports.
Virginie Fajon-Ouedraogo, General Secretary of ASBF, connected the WMP project’s goals with qualitative and quantitative studies on the impact of physical activity programs on employee well-being and productivity.
“The fact that several people in a team can share the same sport and the same passion creates connections between them and fosters group dynamics and team cohesion. A manager appreciates this positive mindset in the rest of the team“, Etienne Gruner, team manager.
Background information – WMP project
The WMP project is a 24-month project co-funded by the European Commission through the Erasmus+ Sport 2023 programme and coordinated by the French Federation for Company Sport (FFSE). It aims to promote active and healthy lifestyles in Europe by developing the practice of Physical and Sports Activities (PSA) in the workplace. The WMP project is the first EU study on the effects of PSA for employees’ performance and well-being. The FFSE is implementing the project with 8 partner organisations : the University of Copenhagen (Denmark), the University of Murcia (Spain), the European Federation for Company Sport (France), the Association for Sport in the Free Time (Bulgaria), the French National Olympic Committee (France), the Sports Association of Bank of France (France), the Authority For Integrity In Maltese Sport (Malta) and the European Network for Innovation and Knowledge (Netherlands).
