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Congratulations to Alexander Smirnov on his well-deserved award!
We are pleased to announce that the President of the International Inclusive Committee Alexander Smirnov has won the Russian Government Prize! This high award was presented to him by Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak at a ceremony.
This recognition is the result of Alexander’s many years of work in the field of inclusion and support for people with disabilities. His efforts to develop inclusive sports and create an accessible environment for all people inspire and motivate. Thanks to his leadership and initiatives, many athletes with disabilities have had the opportunity to demonstrate their talents and achieve high results on the world stage.
Prize for the contribution of business and NGOs to achieving national goals and implementing national projects.National projects of Russia are a presidential platform for sustainable development of the country and improving the standard of living of people. National projects are the work of the entire nation: the state, business, and NGOs.
The National Prize “Our Contribution” is a mechanism for publicly recognizing the contribution of business and NGOs to the implementation of national project objectives.
We are proud that Alexander continues to inspire us with his example and encourage everyone to join his mission to create a world where everyone can reach their potential regardless of limitations.We congratulate Alexander Smirnov on this wonderful award and wish him further success and new achievements on the path to inclusion and support for people with disabilities!
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The Strength 4 All Festival 2026 Concluded with Tremendous Success in Athens
Strength 4 All 2026 Festival Concludes with Great Success
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the Strength 4 All 2026 festival took place, distinguished by an impressive number of participants, outstanding performances, and a unique atmosphere of inclusivity. This grand celebration of strength sports was organized by the Hellenic Powerlifting Federation (ESDT).
Some of the strongest men and women took to the competition arena, delivering a thrilling spectacle for the spectators who packed the venue to cheer on all the participants.
The festival’s most significant highlight was an inclusive initiative successfully carried out as part of the dissemination and development activities for the Erasmus+ project “Strength in Unity: Powerlifting for Inclusion.”
Furthermore, the event achieved significant international status. A French delegation took an active part: four French athletes competed vigorously in the Strongman championship, accompanied by their coach and team leader, Quentin Roussel, who also delivered an official welcome address. A particularly moving moment was the presence of an official delegation from Georgia led by Irakli Tskhovrebashvili (representing the International Strength Sports Union, the Georgian Academy of Inclusive Sport, and the Georgian Federation of Inclusive and Unified Sport). Mr. Tskhovrebashvili’s son competed on the platform alongside Greek athletes in the Strongman competition for people with disabilities, thereby demonstrating to the world that sport unites us and is accessible to everyone. As part of this initiative, representatives of Inclusive Sports Greece gave a presentation titled “Inclusion in Sport: From Participation to Equal Opportunities,” while Andreas Kolettis discussed the link between European mobility programs and their subsequent implementation in Greece.
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