BRICS Adaptive Taekwondo Cup in Minsk: a celebration of unity and sport!

On November 16, 2024, the beautiful capital of Belarus, Minsk, hosted the BRICS Cup in Adaptive Taekwondo, an important event reflecting the spirit of cooperation and friendship between the countries of the BRICS association. This event was the culmination of Russia’s BRICS chairmanship in 2024 and attracted more than 70 athletes from different parts of the world.

Athletes from Russia and Belarus participated in person, athletes from Argentina, Kazakhstan, Brazil, the UAE and China participated online, all athletes demonstrated skill and fortitude, setting new standards in adaptive taekwondo. Fighting on the tatami, the participants showed that the will to win and the desire to overcome difficulties have no boundaries!

The tournament was held in the atmosphere of a real sports festival. Each performance was accompanied by thunderous applause and cries of support from the audience. This event became not only a place of competitive spirit, but also a platform for communication, exchange of experience and strengthening of friendship between the participants.

The Russian team demonstrated outstanding results, taking first place in the overall team, which became a well-deserved reward for hard work and dedication to sport. The Belarusian team confidently won second place, demonstrating a high level of training and passion for this wonderful sport. The top three winners were completed by the Argentine team, which worthily represented their country on the international arena.

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.

Very soon!
On November 16, Minsk will host the BRICS Cup in adaptive taekwondo.
Some will take part online, and some in person, we expect bright emotions from athletes from our first international competition, and in 2025, in April, a larger-scale Eurasia Cup in adaptive taekwondo will be held, where many more athletes and countries will participate in person.
BRICS Cup in Adaptive Taekwondo 2024.

Sports are taking on new meaning, opening doors for inclusion and equal opportunities. This year, Minsk, the capital of Belarus, is hosting the BRICS Cup in Adaptive Taekwondo – a significant event within the framework of Russia’s chairmanship of the BRICS association.
In 2024, athletes from Russia, Argentina, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and China will take part in the BRICS Cup in various disciplines. The total number of disciplines will be more than 25.

The event is organized by the International Inclusive Committee, the International Federation of Adaptive Taekwondo, as well as the federations of adaptive taekwondo of Russia and Belarus. They strive to create an atmosphere that promotes not only sporting achievements, but also social integration.

This is not just a competition, it is a celebration of inclusiveness and humanity. Athletes will show their strength, will and skill, proving that sport is accessible to everyone, despite the unique capabilities of each participant.

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.

We are very pleased to announce the start of accepting preliminary applications for the largest event that will bring together more than 1,000 athletes with disabilities and disabilities, as well as over 200 participants in the special military operation (SMO).
The organizer of the festival is the International Inclusive Committee (Russia)

The festival will be held from April 4 to 6, 2025 in Chelyabinsk and promises to be a real celebration of sports and spirit!

-Participation of more than 10 countries:
The festival has become an international event in which athletes from more than 10 countries will take part in 2025, ready to demonstrate their unique abilities and achievements.

-Opening ceremony:
Participants and spectators will enjoy a solemn, bright and cheerful opening ceremony. The program includes a concert of Russian pop stars, greetings from specially invited guests, as well as various prizes and gifts. This will be an unforgettable start to the festival of sports and inclusion.

-The largest mass passing of adaptive GTO standards in Russia.
This unique event is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation and is aimed at popularizing a healthy lifestyle among people with disabilities.

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!

We live in an era when inclusion in sports is becoming an important part of public life. Every child, regardless of physical abilities, has the right to play sports and participate in the active life of society. In this context, the International Inclusion Committee is taking significant steps to support and develop adaptive sports.

Recently, the Committee carried out a charitable transfer of equipment to the State Budgetary Educational Institution of the Republic of Dagestan “Republican Center for Social and Labor Adaptation and Career Guidance named after U.M. Murtuzalieva”. As part of this initiative, specialized soccer balls and equipment for adaptive football were donated. This is not just a sum of equipment, but an opportunity for children with disabilities to discover new horizons, develop physical activity and socialization.

Equipment for adaptive football was also provided in Belarus. These projects are aimed at ensuring that as many children as possible can find their place in the world of sports, develop self-confidence and improve their health. Sport helps not only to develop physical fitness, but also to build team spirit, resolve conflicts, teach respect and interaction.

It is important to remember that sport is not only a competition, it is a way of self-expression, an opportunity to overcome stereotypes and barriers. Every child, regardless of circumstances, deserves the opportunity to do what they love and feel part of something bigger.

The International Inclusion Committee will continue to support such important initiatives, understanding that inclusion in sport is the way to create a society in which every person is valuable and important. Let’s support inclusive initiatives together and help children with disabilities find their place in the world of sport

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

Buenos Aires, Argentina — This year, Argentina will be the proud host of the 2024 Panamerican Inclusive Taekwondo Festival. This iconic event will bring together athletes of all abilities from across the American continent to showcase their incredible skills, tenacity, and indomitable will.

The Panamerican Inclusive Taekwondo Festival aims to promote sport as a tool for social inclusion and equality. The main goal of the event is to show that sport is accessible to everyone, regardless of physical limitations, and that every person has the potential to achieve great results. Inclusion and support for athletes with disabilities becomes a central theme of the festival, making it special and highly relevant for the entire sports community.

BRICS Adaptive Taekwondo Cup: The Path to Inclusion and Sporting Achievements in Minsk.
The BRICS Cup will be held from November 15 to 17, 2024.
Every year, sport becomes more inclusive and accessible to people with different abilities. The International Inclusive Committee, together with the International Adaptive Taekwondo Federation and the Adaptive Taekwondo Federation of Russia, is taking a significant step forward by holding the BRICS Adaptive Taekwondo Cup in the capital of Belarus, Minsk. This event will not only demonstrate a high level of sporting achievements, but will also become a platform for strengthening friendship and mutual understanding between peoples.