The use of sports to help Nizhny Novgorod participants in the special military operation adapt to civilian life was discussed at a seminar in Dzerzhinsk.
A seminar was held in Dzerzhinsk to discuss opportunities for sports activities for participants of the special military operation and their family members. The event was organized by the Parus adaptive sports center with the support of the region’s Ministry of Sport and the regional branch of the State Fund for the Support of SMO Participants “Defenders of the Fatherland.” Participants in the meeting included SMO veterans, their family members, coaches, representatives of public organizations and sports federations.
The event was opened by the Deputy Minister of Sport of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Ekaterina Parilova, and the head of the regional branch of the “Defenders of the Fatherland” Fund, Ekaterina Generalova.
“Sport is not only physical activity, but also a powerful resource for recovery, self-confidence and return to a full life. We see how SMO participants, having gone through difficult trials, find new support in sport. Our shared task is to provide them with every condition for this,” said Ekaterina Parilova.
The seminar program included an informational component and practical sessions in adaptive and strength sports.
“The ‘Defenders of the Fatherland’ Fund works not only on issues of providing social benefits, but also helps fighters return to active civilian life. Sport is one of the most effective ways to restore one’s inner backbone. Today’s event showed how great the opportunities are for development and self-realization even in the most difficult circumstances,” emphasized Ekaterina Generalova.
Aleksey Ruskol, head of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Triathlon Federation, and his team spoke about the federation’s contribution to developing this discipline in the region and identified opportunities for joint work with interested parties. These initiatives fully align with government plans to create an inclusive sports environment.
“Paratriathlon is not just a sport, it is a challenge to oneself. Examples show how people who have faced hardships find in this sport the strength not only to move forward, but also to become better and open the path to new victories. Active work is underway in the Nizhny Novgorod Region to develop infrastructure and train coaches so that everyone who wishes can begin to practice. Veterans of the SMO have shown sincere interest in paratriathlon, and joint work in this area will continue,” noted Aleksey Ruskol.
The speech by international-class master of sport, Paralympic Games participant and recipient of the Order of Courage Mikhail Kolmakov was one of the most emotional moments of the event. His personal experience inspired many attendees to take their first step into the world of adaptive sport.
At the end of the program, workshops were held on arm wrestling, powerlifting, knife throwing and adaptive sambo. SMO participants, including veteran Gennady Shisterov, demonstrated skills and shared their experiences. Coaches Sergey Goncharov, Dmitry Shishov and Sergey Kuftin provided individual consultations and invited those interested to continue training.
The organizers noted the high level of interest in the event and announced plans to hold similar meetings on a regular basis, as well as to expand the range of sports offered to SMO participants and their families.
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