First All-Russian Festival of Adaptive Sports”PULSE”

On March 30, 2024, the First All-Russian Festival of Adaptive Sports “Impulse” was held in the city of Chelyabinsk, which was organized by the “International Inclusive Committee”, in the building of the Ural State University of Physical Culture. The event was held with the participation of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives – the Open to All project.
The title sponsor of the festival is Russia’s most charitable program “FONBET” DobroFON. Information support was provided by the MATCH.TV channel and the state program “National Projects of Russia”.
The All-Russian Festival of Adaptive Sports “Impulse” has become the largest sports event among mass adaptive sports in Russia, the festival will be annual and will be held twice a year, for summer and winter sports.
The bright start of the event was a parade of participants from 25 regions, who presented the following sports: Taekwondo, Para-Karate, Darts, Bocce, Boccia, Armwrestling, Cheerleading, Football, Table Tennis, Adaptive Board Games. At the opening ceremony the start was given by the fiery support group of the Dynamo-Metar volleyball club. We can already say that this is the most significant event in the field of adaptive sports in Russia, where each participant could demonstrate their physical abilities and plunge into the atmosphere of the holiday.
Participation in the event is completely free for everyone.
13 adaptive types of mass sports for people with disabilities and/or people with disabilities;
More than 350 special athletes from Russian regions; More than 1000 participants in person.
In total, more than 180 sets of awards and 30 dice were raffled off for various team places; the athletes were awarded by honorary guests Pavel Sergeevich Mushikhin, Alexander Petrovich Ustinov and Valeria Andreevna Kupina, representatives of the FONBET company.
The festival was held as part of the “Sport is the norm of life” project.
All athletes received food packages provided by the partner company “Vkus Villa”, including meals (water, juice, two bars, waffles and cookies)
The honorary guests of the festival addressed the participants and spectators with a welcoming speech:

• Smirnov Alexander Alexandrovich – President of the International Inclusive Committee;
• Margarita Nikolaevna Pavlova – Senator of the Russian Federation from the Chelyabinsk region, Margarita Ivanovna highly appreciated such a large-scale event, visited all the sports grounds and talked with the participants;
• Yulia Aleksandrovna Sudarenko – Commissioner for Human Rights in the Chelyabinsk Region;
• Evgenia Viktorovna Mayorova – Commissioner for Children’s Rights in the Chelyabinsk Region;
• Kodina Anna Aleksandrovna – First Deputy Minister of Physical Culture and Sports of the Chelyabinsk Region;
• Komissarov Mikhail Yuryevich – General Director of the Foundation “Center for Support of Civil Initiatives and Development of the Non-Profit Sector of the Chelyabinsk Region Economy”;
• Kleshchevnikov Maxim Sergeevich – Head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Chelyabinsk City Administration;
• Alexey Gennadievich Smertin – Russian football player. Head of the project office for sustainable development and social responsibility of the Russian Football Union (RFU);
• Archpriest Yaroslav Ivanov – responsible for physical education and sports of the Chelyabinsk diocese, the Patriarchal Commission on Physical Culture and Sports and personally HIS EMPLOYESS, THE MOST REPRESENTATIVE METROPHANES, METROPOLITAN OF MURMANSK AND MONCHEGORSKY, CHAIRMAN OF THE PATRIARIAL COMMISSION ON THE ISSUE ITSELF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SPORTS thanked the organizers for such an important and necessary charity, and for uniting adaptive athletes at one event.
• Alexander Valerievich Gusev – Head of the Social Services Department of the Ministry of Social Relations of the Chelyabinsk Region;
• Mushikhin Pavel Sergeevich – Deputy Head of the Department of Charity Programs at FONBET;
• Valeria Andreevna Kupina – Deputy Director for Marketing, Public Relations and Social Work at FONBET;
• Ustinov Alexander Petrovich – PR Director of FONBET
• Natalya Vladimirovna Belousova – Branch of the State Fund Defenders of the Fatherland in the Chelyabinsk region.
• Natalya Georgievna Kutepova – Assistant to the Senator of the Russian Federation from the Chelyabinsk region.

Summarizing the speeches of the guests, it was noted that competitions of this level are very important for special athletes who improve their skills, feel involved in society, experience, adapt, inspire and delight the world with their achievements.
On behalf of the festival organizers, all those present observed a minute of silence in memory of those killed in the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall near Moscow on March 22, 2024.
Throughout the festival, each participant had the opportunity to take a memorable photo and receive an instant photo with real emotions.
The headliner of the festival and a bright musical gift for all participants and fans was the legendary musical group “140 beats per minute” from Moscow, which performed their hit “Topolya” and other hits of the 2000s.
Particular attention of fans was directed to the Football Championship, where the entire podium was taken by the team from Chelyabinsk, which received the Champions Cup from the hands of the legend, ex-captain of the Russian national football team Aleksey Smertin. Also within the framework of the festival, the FAT Championship of Russia in adaptive Taekwondo was held, where the team from Moscow, which was able to win the maximum number of gold medals, became the absolute champions in the general team event. The second step of the podium was taken by the team from Chelyabinsk, and the team from the Republic of Bashkortostan became the bronze medalists of the team championship.
Festival participants paid attention to the well-coordinated team of the volunteer movement “Regional Sports Training Center for Adaptive Sports of the Chelyabinsk Region”.
The winners and runners-up of the festival received memorable medals and certificates, as well as bright emotions and a sea of applause from fans and guests of the festival. The competition has ended, but goals for 2024-2025 have been set – this is the best result of a large-scale sporting event.
The “International Inclusive Committee”, represented by President Alexander Alexandrovich Smirnov, would like to thank the company “FONBET” and its Charity project “DobroFON”, which supports a lot of sports organizations and really does the most good deeds for the development and popularization of sports in Russia.
The “International Inclusive Committee”, represented by President Alexander Alexandrovich Smirnov, would like to thank all the guests who attended the opening ceremony and said kind and necessary words to the participants, supported them and wished them victories.
The “International Inclusive Committee”, represented by President Alexander Alexandrovich Smirnov, thanks the “Regional Sports Training Center for Adaptive Sports of the Chelyabinsk Region” and personally the director of the center, Pavel Alexandrovich Titov, for their coordinated work and assistance in organizing the most massive Festival in Russia .
The “International Inclusive Committee”, represented by President Alexander Alexandrovich Smirnov, thanks the judges in all sports and the volunteers for the quality work done.

The International Inclusive Committee expresses its condemnation of the terrorist attack that occurred in Russia, in the city of Moscow. It is terrible that such actions can only be committed by “people” who have lost their human form. Shooting peaceful, unarmed people is the lot of weak and cowardly “people”.

There are children among the dead. We express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims. We wish a speedy recovery to the wounded. We pray for everyone.

The “International Inclusive Committee” branch in the Russian Federation supported another project for the development of adaptive sports among persons with limited health and/or disabilities in St. Petersburg. So in St. Petersburg, to support adaptive sports, the “Inclusive Football” project, support will be provided in the amount of almost 1,000,000 rubles, to pay for the work of coaches, renting football fields and other expenses.
The “International Inclusive Committee” supports the development and popularization of adaptive and inclusive sports around the world, provides direct support and conducts various events.
“International Inclusive Committee” branch in the Russian Federation, I am sure that the result of any work should always be visible and benefit other people.
This is the main task of any large-scale creative work and the mission of those who want to make the world a better place.
Sport should be accessible to everyone and always on equal terms.

The Inclusive Committee of Russia will hold the First All-Russian Festival of Adaptive Sports “IMPULSE”
The program includes: the grand opening of the event, a welcoming speech from invited VIP guests, a show program, a concert of the famous Russian pop group.

Title sponsor of the Festival Charity program of the company “FONBET” DobroFON
Festival of adaptive sports:
-Taekwondo.
-Karate.
-Judo.
-Darts.
-Bocce.
-Boccia.
-Arm wrestling.
-Cheer leading.
-Football.
-Tennis.
-Board games.
-Wheelchair fencing.
The festival will take place on March 30 in Chelyabinsk.
On March 30, 2024, the first All-Russian
Festival of Adaptive Sports “IMPULSE” for 12 adaptive sports
sports for people with disabilities and/or disabilities, in which more than 500 special athletes from more than 15 regions of Russia will take part, in total more than 3,000 participants will take part in person.
Athletes with disabilities and/or disabilities from the DPR and LPR will come to the event.
The event is held with the participation of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives of the Project “Open to All”.
With information support from MATCH.TV and National Projects of Russia.
This is the most significant event in the field of adaptive sports in Russia, with
festival, festive and ceremonial opening and closing programs, to which the leadership of the region, ministries and various
departments and other specially invited VIP guests.
Competitions of this level are very important for “special” athletes who improve their skills, feel involved in society, experience, adapt, inspire and delight the world with their achievements.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Chelyabinsk has become a partner of the First All-Russian Festival of Adaptive Sports “IMPULSE” and gives a discount to all our participants who come from Russian regions.
For any questions, please contact the committee email in Russia. info@inclusivecommittee.com

Alexander Smirnov handed over to the LPR 14 inclusive, strength training machines KINEO, manufactured by IRON KING.
Specialized devices designed for the rehabilitation of patients with problems of the musculoskeletal system were developed for the institution by a Russian manufacturer – the IRON KING company.
Exercise equipment for disabled people, people with disabilities and athletes who have suffered injuries.
The simulators were transferred to the Ministry of Sports of the LPR and the Ministry of Labor of the LPR.
14 specially designed simulators for the rehabilitation of disabled people.
The simulators were installed at the LPR State Institution “Center for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of the Disabled” and the LPR State Institution “Republican Health Resort”, where disabled people undergo rehabilitation.
The simulators are successfully mastered and help rehabilitation of all patients of these institutions.

The International Inclusive Committee thanks the founder of IRON KING company Artem Artemyev

We thank the Minister of Sports of the LPR Oleg Viktorovich Shereneshev for the prompt coordination of actions in the LPR.
The International Inclusive Committee (Russia) does good and necessary things and will do on a regular basis, support and popularization of adaptive and inclusive sports, direct statutory activities of the committee.

Modern inclusive block simulators of the KINEO line are designed specifically for disabled people and people with disabilities. The equipment allows you to effectively train the muscles of the arms, back and chest, and also helps to recover from injuries. Disabled people can use additional handrails and grips, and the movable mechanism allows the seat to be adjusted to fit a wheelchair. Such sports equipment for disabled people allows them to exercise regularly and improve their physical capabilities.

The International Inclusion Committee supports and develops adaptive and inclusive sports around the world. The branch in Russia supported another project in Chelyabinsk, Russia, “Inclusive football project for families raising children with disabilities.”
The project is provided with inventory, equipment and financing for the entire year.
From February to December, a team of mothers will be formed in Fiesta, which will train in parallel with children with disabilities. This is a unique format for inclusion in sports; Moreover, it brings the family together and makes it more active, friendly and sporty.

We promise it will be interesting!
New format, new experience and, as always, a sea of positive emotions!

Jade Kingdom, 35, from Barnstaple, Massachusetts, who has Down syndrome, became the first to complete a sprint triathlon in London, becoming another Guinness World Records heroine.

This famous book now includes the results with which the girl completed the triathlon, which took place on August 7 and took the special athlete two hours, 39 minutes and 55 seconds:
-750 meters she swam;
-20 km rode a bicycle;

• ran 5 km.

She dedicated her act to charity and raised £20,000 for a hospice in North Devon.

Jade became the “poster girl” who proved to people with developmental disabilities that little is impossible for them, and anyone who has a real desire and works hard on themselves can get into the book of records.

Jade’s mother, Judy Kingdom, said she was extremely proud of her daughter. “I never in my wildest dreams thought that she would be able to do this. But she works really hard, she trains constantly.”

Having successfully completed one, the girl is now preparing for her next challenge: a 10 km swim along the Serpentine River in London’s Hyde Park.

Let’s wish her good luck and new records!

“International Adaptive Run” (Russia, China, Brazil, Belarus)
On May 19, the International Inclusive Committee will hold the largest International event, the adaptive “Running”. Which will take place in 35 regions of Russia, China, Belarus and Brazil, the planned number of participants is more than 10,000 people.
This will be a grandiose, enchanting and useful event for people with disabilities and/or disabled people from 6 years old; participants will be able to run, if desired, one of three distances, 1, 5 and 10 km, receive the coveted medals and a form of participation in the adaptive “Run”.
The event is supported by the League of Heroes company (Russia)

The “International Inclusive Committee” supported inclusive projects and adaptive sports in Russia for 2023 for a total amount of more than 18,000,000 rubles. Financial support was provided to municipal, city and non-profit organizations.
Organizations received funding to pay employees, hold events, and purchase equipment. Also, the “International Inclusive Committee” provided regional organizations of Russia with equipment and supplies for conducting training sessions for special athletes.

The “International Inclusive Committee” continues to provide necessary and important support to organizations, regardless of the form of registration, who leads adaptive or inclusive sports.

As the president of the “International Inclusive Committee” Alexander Smirnov said, sport should be accessible to everyone, despite any physical disabilities of a person or any other reasons, if a person wants to play sports, then we must support and help him.

Not everyone can obtain the necessary equipment or inventory, and we are happy to help such organizations.

The “International Inclusive Committee” will conduct seminars and webinars with the world’s best experts in the field of adaptive sports, to train and improve the skills of coaches and methodologies from all over the world.

Dundee & Angus College will host the 10th Tayside Parasport Festival in March 2024, welcoming pupils from mainstream schools across Angus, Dundee City and Perth & Kinross. 

Pupils with either a physical disability, vision impairment or hearing loss are invited to try out nine different sports on Wednesday 6th March, as part of Scottish Disability Sport’s Parasport festival campaign.

Wheelchair Basketball, Badminton, Curling, Judo, Football, Goalball, Boccia, Athletics and Triathlon will be available to try at Dundee & Angus College on the 6th, whilst Paddle sports and swimming will be on offer at Perth Leisure Pool, as a second Parasport day on Saturday 9th March.

The event is designed to allow young people to experience a wide range of Para sports delivered by some of the best clubs and coaches available in Tayside. Activities have been selected where strong club links are already established, so that children can continue to participate and develop locally.

It is especially exciting to offer this opportunity during the Paralympic year as we look forward to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games taking place between 28 August to 8 September, where thousands of athletes from over 100 countries will compete and inspire the next generation of young people with a disability.

In 2019, Scottish Disability Sport celebrated 10 years of Parasport Festivals. Please check out this promotional video. We hope this will help to highlight the aims and impact of the Parasport Festival.

Our event is supported by sport coaching and development students from Dundee & Angus College who always do a fantastic job encouraging and supporting the participants throughout the day to ensure everyone feels at ease and participates to the best of their ability.

“It’s always great to see so many pupils with smiles on their faces all day long learning new skills, increasing confidence and making new friends. For many, their sporting journey starts now and I look forward to following up with everyone to support them into weekly participation for the sports they enjoyed”, said Graeme Doig, SDS Tayside Regional development Manager (RDM).