09/11/2024 in Sochi, Alexander Smirnov officially participated in the second summit of the economic and humanitarian forum “RUSSIA – AFRICA”

09/11/2024 in Sochi, Alexander Smirnov officially participated in the second summit of the economic and humanitarian forum “RUSSIA – AFRICA”. At the first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, today we discussed important humanitarian ties between Russia and African countries.

Together with colleagues and partners from Russia and Africa, Alexander Smirnov worked on priority initiatives and joint projects that can significantly improve the quality of life of people in our countries.

During the forum, he held a number of business meetings and discussions
with foreign ministers and plenipotentiary representatives of various countries in the Russian Federation, we came to the decision to open branches of the “International Inclusive Committee” in the following states: the Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Madagascar, the Republic of Seychelles and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.

The Committee will support these countries in the implementation of social and charitable projects aimed at helping people with disabilities. Various charity and sports events will be organized. Athletes from different countries with disabilities are planning to take part in the II International Festival of Adaptive Sports “IMPULSE”.

We thank the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and personally the Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation Anton Anatolyevich Kobyakov for their trust and invitation to the summit.

Congratulations to Alexander Alexandrovich Smirnov.
The President of the “International Inclusive Committee” Alexander Smirnov became a laureate of the XIII International Award “EXPERT OF THE YEAR” 2024!

Alexander Smirnov was awarded this prestigious award in the nomination “Sports and Quality of Life” for his contribution to the development of international sports and for organizing and supporting the activities of the largest international committee “International Inclusive Committee”.
The award ceremony was held at the VEB RF Business Center on November 30, 2024.

Also among the laureates of the “Expert of the Year” 2024 award are Elena Istyagina-Eliseeva and Alexander Dubinin. They were awarded for the creation of the Federal State Budgetary Institution “State Sports Museum”. On behalf of Elena Alexandrovna, her husband, daughter, and deputy director of this museum accepted the award.
-Liana Beltran-Belskaya. JSC Polymetal UK.
-Ndivhuho Tshikovhi. Durban University of Technology.
-Wang Bin. Eurasian Bureau of China Media Corporation.
-Herman Ermin Ferraz Alvarez. Latin American Information Agency Prensa Latina.
-Andrey Korobov. PJSC Yakutsk Fuel and Energy Company.
-Dmitry Sivokoz, Sergey Lukyanov and the BIOCAD team (AO Biocad).
-Andrey Golubeyko, Alexandra Orlovskaya and Maria Gladkikh.
FGBUK All-Russian Museum Association State Tretyakov Gallery.

In 2024, the expert council included 27 exceptional individuals. According to good tradition, it was headed by Mikhail Piotrovsky.

On October 30, the winners of the 13th Expert of the Year award were awarded in Moscow. Among them were representatives of media partners of the TV BRICS media network.

The Expert of the Year Award is aimed at identifying leaders who have implemented breakthrough ideas in business and public initiatives. This year, projects from foreign countries, including Egypt, China, Cuba and South Africa, took part for the first time. Mediaset is the international information partner of the award.

The International Inclusive Committee took part in the most important and significant International Forum “Russia – a Sports Power”!

Our participation in this significant event confirms our commitment to the development of adaptive taekwondo and the creation of equal opportunities for all athletes.
Of course, the headliner of the International Forum “Russia – a Sports Power”! was the mascot of “FAT” of Russia Cheburashka, literally everyone wanted to take a photo with him, from a volunteer to a champion and the Governor.
The exhibition stand of “FAT” of Russia and the International Inclusive Committee was especially popular, of course, the exhibition brought us new acquaintances and expansion of the regions of presence.

The plenary session was attended by the President of the International Inclusive Committee and “FAT” of Russia Alexander Alexandrovich Smirnov and the President of “FAT” of the Republic of Belarus Pavel Gennadyevich Ivanov, the main speech at the plenary session was made by the President of the Russian Federation. V.V. Putin:
“We need to sort this out properly. There should be no so-called fees for children from low-income and large families, there can’t be any. Especially, you know, when it comes to fulfilling the standard for ranks. I’ll tell you honestly, if at the time, when I was actively involved in sports, I had to pay for everything like this, I would never have fulfilled the standard for Master of Sports of the Soviet Union in sambo and I would never have fulfilled the standard for Master of Sports of the USSR in judo. This is not such an outstanding achievement as many people in this room have. Well, something. But I would not have fulfilled such a standard if I had to pay for everything, as is the case today in some cases. In my family, there was no extra penny to pay for everything,” the Russian leader noted.

“The state program “Physical Education and Sports”, which is currently being developed, should contain not only a set of events, their financial support and quantitative indicators, the most important thing is quality, and it is measured by the health of people, their level of physical development, the more people involved in sports, the fewer people suffer, for example, from cardiovascular diseases or excess weight, diabetes, especially among children and young people. I ask the government to provide for appropriate target indicators not only in the new state program, but also in all strategic documents,” the president said.

We thank the organizers and participants for the opportunity to exchange experiences and contribute to the future of inclusive sports. Together we make sports accessible to everyone!

The report emphasizes the importance of mutual exchange of experience, and coordination of efforts in the field of development of public health and sports culture between countries with different cultural traditions and socio-economic conditions.
Aleksandr Smirnov spoke about the activities, specifics and successes of the International Inclusive Committee, 7 more countries of the world community expressed a desire to join the committee, and hold international competitions at their facilities with the support of the committee, the committee has already united more than 30 countries of the world and more than 60 organizations.
The report also spoke about the support measures that the committee provides to its members, as well as state, public, non-profit and municipal organizations in Russia, so in 2023 the committee provided support in the amount of more than 23,000,000 rubles, in total in 2023 more than 70,000 people with disabilities and their families became beneficiaries, as well as orphanages, boarding schools, NGOs, adaptive sports centers and charitable organizations from all over Russia.

Healthy lifestyle and sports are among the key factors in improving the quality of life of the population. Municipalities play a key role in creating conditions for an active and healthy lifestyle of citizens.

At the forum, Alexander Smirnov touched upon the experience of different countries in the development and popularization of sports and sports projects.

Modern society pays special attention to the popularization of a healthy lifestyle and sports among young people. This process includes the use of modern training methods, support for young athletes, the introduction of new technologies and the creation of specialized training and sports grounds.

BRICS Presentation in Russian

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!

Prezident «Mezhdunarodnogo Inklyuzivnogo Komiteta» Aleksandr Smirnov soveshchaniya na Mezhdunarodnom forume BRICS. Predstaviteli boleye 10 stran, vklyuchaya Yegipet, Kitay, Iran, Braziliyu, Indiyu, Afriku, Argentinu i drugiye strany, vse vyrazili svoyu solidarnost’ i gotovnost’ k sotrudnichestvu. Oni podderzhali napravleniye i vyrazili zhelaniye prisoyedinit’sya k «Mezhdunarodnomu inklyuzivnomu komitetu». Takzhe, vse uchastniki peregovorov zayavili o svoyom zhelanii razvivat’ adaptivnyy i inklyuzivnyy sport, vklyuchaya adaptivnoye tkhekvondo. Oni poprosili o podderzhke i konsul’tatsiyakh v etom napravlenii. Bylo resheno soglasovat’ vizity nashikh spetsialistov i trenerov dlya provedeniya master-klassov i obucheniya nashikh novykh partnorov, osnovnym vidom sporta dlya obucheniya byl oboznachen adaptivnoye tkhekvondo. Byli namecheny ryad sovmestnykh meropriyatiy, sredi kotorykh «Kubok BRICS» po adaptivnomu tkhekvondo, kotoryy skoro proydet v stolitse Belorussii, gorode Minsk. Eto otlichnyye novosti o prodvizhenii inklyuzivnogo sporta i podderzhke adaptivnogo tkhekvondo na mezhdunarodnom urovne! Uchastiye predstaviteley boleye chem 10 stran, vyrazivshikh svoyu gotovnost’ k sotrudnichestvu i razvitiyu inklyuzivnogo sporta, yavlyayetsya vazhnym shagom k sozdaniyu boleye ravnykh vozmozhnostey dlya vsekh lyudey, vne zavisimosti ot ikh vozmozhnostey. Inklyuzivnyy sport obogashchayet obshchestvo, sposobstvuyet vnedreniyu kontseptsii ravnykh prav i vozmozhnostey dlya vsekh grupp naseleniya. Takiye initsiativy, kak provedeniye master-klassov i obucheniya sportsmenov v oblasti adaptivnogo tkhekvondo, pomogut dal’she rasprostranit’ ponimaniye i populyarizatsiyu etoy distsipliny sredi mezhdunarodnoy obshchestvennosti. Nadeyus’, chto eti shagi privedut k usileniyu vzaimodeystviya mezhdu stranami i povysyat uroven’ podderzhki inklyuzivnogo sporta vo vsem mire. Vazhno prodolzhat’ sotrudnichestvo i obmenivat’sya opytom dlya razvitiya inklyuzivnogo sporta vo vsem mire.

The President of the International Inclusive Committee, Alexander Smirnov, gave an interview to the Argentine media.

Levina Blanco – Alexander, please tell us about the importance and development of adaptive sports in the world?
Alexander Smirnov – Of course, the development of adaptive sports is a very important area that helps people with disabilities realize their potential and achieve success in sports. These athletes are an inspiration to all of us with their perseverance, fortitude and desire to overcome any difficulties.

Levina Blanco – Alexander, please tell me what is required for adaptive sports to become accessible?

Alexander Smirnov – In order to help special athletes, it is important to create conditions for their training, competition and development of sports skills. This includes the expansion of sports infrastructure, the availability of specialized sports facilities and equipment, and the provision of financial support for participation in competitions and training.
In addition, it is important to strengthen information support for adaptive sports, promote a healthy lifestyle and sports among people with disabilities. Only through the joint efforts of society and the state can we provide equal opportunities for all athletes, regardless of their physical abilities.

Levina Blanco – Alexander, why is adaptive sports especially important for children with disabilities, your opinion?

Alexander Smirnov – Children with disabilities have the right to fully engage in sports and develop their athletic abilities. Sport helps them not only improve their health and develop physical skills, but also increase self-esteem, self-confidence and social adaptation.
It is important to create conditions so that children with disabilities can play sports without obstacles or discrimination. This includes access to specialist sports schools, coaches and equipment, as well as the provision of psychological and emotional support.

Supporting these children in sport not only helps them develop physically, but also helps them integrate into society, form friendships and reach their potential. Let’s together continue to support and promote the development of sports among children with disabilities!

Levina Blanco – Alexander, what can you say about the situation in the world regarding the creation of equal opportunities for the entire society, especially for special athletes and for access to sports, what else needs to be done in your opinion?

Alexander Smirnov – Ensuring equal opportunities in sports is a key aspect of building a fair and inclusive society. Every person, regardless of his physical, psychological or other characteristics, should have the opportunity to play sports and develop his athletic abilities.

To ensure equal opportunities in sport, it is necessary to create accessible and inclusive sports infrastructure that is adapted to the needs of all people. This includes creating specialized programs and services for people with disabilities, making sports facilities accessible to people with disabilities, and hosting special events and competitions for athletes with disabilities.

It is also important to raise public awareness of the importance of inclusion in sport and combat discrimination and stereotypes that may prevent people with disabilities from fully participating in sporting life. Only through the joint efforts of society, the state and sports organizations can we ensure equal opportunities for everyone in sports.

Levina Blanco – Alexander, the concept of inclusive sport has recently become part of the general principles of understanding sport, but not everyone still understands what inclusive sport is and what adaptive sport is, I am sure that most people around the world think that this is the same thing and also, please tell people from the professional side, what is the difference?

Alexander Smirnov – let me try to tell you in detail, for those who do not yet understand the difference or think that it is something else, such as all sorts of unacceptable principles and tolerances, misinterpretations of “equal opportunities” and “inclusion” that are now being propagated in the world , from some countries and gay politicians, but it’s good that the majority of people around the world are against such admission rules.

Inclusive sport is an approach to sport that aims to provide equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of their ability, age, gender or disability. The goal of inclusive sport is for everyone to be able to participate in sports activities, develop physically and emotionally, and enjoy activities.

Inclusive sport creates conditions that allow both athletes with and without disabilities to participate. This includes various adaptations of sports equipment and facilities, as well as the use of individual approaches to each athlete.

Inclusive sport promotes tolerance, understanding and respect for differences between people. It helps create a favorable environment for social integration, the formation of friendships and increased self-esteem of participants. Through inclusive sport, people with different needs can connect, learn from each other and achieve success together. It is important to continue to develop this approach and create the conditions to increase access to sport for everyone.
Adaptive sports and inclusive sports have similarities, but there are also differences in their approach to organizing sports activities for people with disabilities.

Adaptive sports are different factors:
Individualization: Adaptive sport focuses on the individual needs and abilities of athletes with disabilities. Special adapted technologies, equipment and training methods are used.
Primarily for People with Disabilities: Adaptive sports focuses on the participation and development of athletes with specific physical, intellectual or mental differences.
Specialized programs: For adaptive sports, specialized training programs, competitions, and events are often developed aimed at developing sports skills and achieving results.
Inclusive sports:

Inclusion: Inclusive sport focuses on the shared participation of both disabled and non-disabled athletes in sporting activities. It promotes the unification of different people in sports activities.
Universal Access: Inclusive sport aims to provide access to sport for all participants, regardless of their characteristics. This may include adapting the infrastructure, creating convenient conditions for all participants.
Social integration: Inclusive sport promotes the social integration of different categories of people through joint sports activities, creating a tolerant and friendly environment for everyone.
Thus, adaptive sport focuses on the individual needs and development of athletes with disabilities, while inclusive sport encourages diverse people to come together and ensures access to sport for all.

Thank you very much Alexander, it was interesting to communicate with you, we wish you good luck, I hope to see you soon at the “International Inclusive Games” and we invite you to Argentina, the “National Inclusive Committee” of Argentina asked me to give you a gift and an invitation.

The “National Inclusive Committee” of Russia, as part of a project for charitable support of orphanages and boarding schools, donated gifts to Psychoneurological Boarding School No. 6 of St. Petersburg. The children received juices, fruits, candies, cookies, other sweets and much more.

On Monday, April 22, 2024, RIA Novosti held a press conference dedicated to the launch of a special sports project “Time of Movement” on the crowdfunding platform Planeta.ru. Experts spoke about the features of the campaign, plans for its implementation, a charity fundraiser that has already been launched as part of the Time of Movement, and also touched upon the topics of mass adaptive sports. Also during the press conference, there was a presentation of NGOs and charitable foundations that take part in the Planeta.ru charity project.

The press conference was moderated by sports commentator, MATCH TV presenter, member of the Russian Television Academy Georgy Cherdantsev.

The press conference was attended by the founder of the crowdfunding platform Planeta.ru Fyodor Murachkovsky, director of the Social Projects Support Fund Natalya Kremneva, head of the Paratennis.RF project Kirill Masolov, chairman of the Step into Life Foundation Anfisa Chernova, director of the Life in Movement Foundation Maria Rafalovich, as well as the founder of the charitable organization ANO “TSAFRDOV” Alexander Smirnov.

We urge you to support the charity fundraiser. You can follow the link. LINK

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.