61 countries around the world followed the International Inclusive Games 2026

The International Inclusive Games 2026 has become a truly significant event, bringing together the attention of dozens of countries and thousands of people who are not indifferent to the ideas of inclusion, fortitude and unlimited human possibilities.

In 2026, the festival was watched by 61 countries around the world. This large-scale international interest has become a clear confirmation that the International Inclusive Games goes far beyond a sporting event. It becomes a space of mutual understanding, respect and inspiration, where the main value is a person, his courage, desire for victory and the right to be heard.

The geography of attention to the festival is impressive.
Among the countries that followed International Inclusive Games, — Russia, Belarus, Netherlands, USA, Singapore, Germany, Uzbekistan, Armenia, China, Kazakhstan, India, Belgium, Ireland, Great Britain, Austria, Tajikistan, Greece, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Finland, France, Sweden, Norway, Canada, Moldova, Serbia, Turkey, Italy, Australia, Kyrgyzstan, Poland, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Georgia, Paraguay, Switzerland, Bahrain, British Virgin Islands, Vietnam, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Spain, Qatar, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Argentina, Bangladesh, Denmark, Malaysia, Mali, New Zealand, Pakistan, Romania, Seychelles, Togo, South Africa, South Korea and Japan.

Such wide international attention testifies to the high importance of the festival and how in demand today are projects that can unite people of different cultures, languages and traditions around common humanistic values. The International Inclusive Games has become a symbol of openness, support, and the belief that sports can not only unleash talent, but also change public perception, forming a more empathetic, fair, and humane view of the world.

This project demonstrates every day that sport is for everyone. We host a festival for people with unlimited abilities, breaking down barriers, promoting inclusion, and proving that strength of spirit is stronger than any limitations.

The National Inclusive Committee won the “Our Contribution” national award in the “NGO” category, confirming its high status as one of the country’s leading public organizations in the field of social initiatives, adaptive sports, and inclusive development.
With this award, the Committee officially confirmed its status as a “Partner of National Projects” for its initiatives related to the “Youth and Children,” “Family,” “Environmental Well-Being,” and the “Sport of Russia” state program.

The awards ceremony was a landmark event for representatives of business, the nonprofit sector, and development institutions whose projects make a tangible contribution to improving people’s quality of life. Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak presented the first-place award to Alexander Smirnov, President of the National Inclusive Committee.

This victory recognizes the extensive and systematic work of the Committee, which provides significant support to Russian regions in the development of adaptive and inclusive sports. By 2025, the organization’s charitable programs had reached over 1,000,000 beneficiaries, and its initiatives had become an important part of creating an accessible, modern, and truly inclusive environment for children, youth, families, and people with disabilities.

The IMPULSE International Adaptive Sports Festival, which has been held for three years with the support of the DobroFON Charity Program, has attracted particular attention from the expert community.

Today, it is the largest festival in the world in terms of the number of adaptive and inclusive sports, as well as the number of participants. The project has become a shining example of how sport can be not only a platform for achievement, but also a powerful tool for socialization, rehabilitation, unity, and the development of human potential. The festival is part of Russia’s national projects and the state program “Sport of Russia,” reaffirming its high level of social significance.

🌏 The III International Inclusive Sports Festival “IMPULSE” — the International Inclusive Games 2026 — concluded in picturesque Sochi. This large-scale event brought together athletes with disabilities from around the world, demonstrating incredible willpower, competitive spirit, and a desire to win.

Over the course of the festival, more than 900 medal events were awarded in 20 sports and over 90 different disciplines.

🇷🇺Russia’s Triumph and International Rivalry
Competition Results:

• Russia confidently took first place overall, confirming its status as a leader in adaptive sports. Russian athletes won the most medals, demonstrating the highest level of preparation and team spirit.
• Tajikistan, which traditionally demonstrates strong results in its disciplines, took second place, taking silver. Belarus took 3rd place, beating out more experienced rivals thanks to the impressive performances of its athletes.
  Next in the medal table were:
  4th place – Uzbekistan;
  5th place – Armenia;
  6th place – Abkhazia.

Delegations from more than 20 countries applied to participate in the festival, making IMPULSE 2026 a truly international sporting celebration.

🎥The IMPULSE festival was inclusive. Spectators attended, and international and national media broadcast and reported. Millions of people saw and heard about the event. The festival is not only about medals, but also about overcoming challenges.

Looking to the Future:
The success of the festival confirms the growing popularity of adaptive sports worldwide.

Congratulations to all the winners and participants! May the IMPULSE to victory live in every heart! 💪🏅

🙏Thank you for your support as Title Sponsor of the III International Inclusive Games 2026 “IMPULSE” International Adaptive Sports Festival, DobroFON/

👉The III International Inclusive Games “IMPULSE” International Adaptive Sports Festival is supported by the Presidential Grants Fund.