Global Gathering of Adaptive Ice Hockey Competitions
Hitting the Ice at the Adaptive Hockey Festival
The VII International Adaptive Hockey Festival wrapped up in April, breaking records as the largest event in its history! This jam-packed extravaganza was sponsored by the charitable program "DobroFON" by FONBET. Fast-forward to 2025, the festival united a whopping 1,350 players hailing from 59 cities across Russia. Eleven dozen teams representing an impressive 39 regions were in attendance, with international representatives from Kazakhstan and Armenia joining the action! 🇷🇺 🇰🇿 🇦🇲
The Ice Palace in "Sirius" welcomed the vibrant mascots of the Adaptive Hockey Festival - Fyrk, Fanni, and Fedia! Participants were greeted with open arms at Adler train station by these jolly mascots. 🐾 🎉
The grand opening kicked off at the Ice Palace, filled with excitement and energy. It was a fantastic showcase of unity and sportsmanship as athletes from all walks of life came together to compete and celebrate. 🏒 🥅
In the realm of adaptive sports, hockey is an inspiring spectacle. The festival featured various hockey formats tailored to accommodate athletes with diverse abilities, ensuring an inclusive and fair competition. Among the competitions were sled hockey, hockey for visually impaired and blind players, roller sled hockey, and more! 🏒 ❄️
The festival also featured a friendly atmosphere with team camaraderie on full display. These athletes have mastered the art of sportsmanship, uplifting and encouraging their fellow competitors. 🤝 💪
A memorable moment was the meeting with Olympic figure skating champion and ambassador of the DobroFON charity program, Alexei Yagudin. He shared inspiring words with festival participants, reinforcing the power of perseverance and positivity. 🏅 ✨
The festival was filled with talented artists, entertaining shows, and valuable experiences that made this event an unforgettable triumph for all involved. It's a testament to the courage and determination of athletes with disabilities striving to break barriers and conquer the world of sports one game at a time. 🌟 💪💪
- The 2025 Adaptive Hockey Festival, sponsored by FONBET's charitable program "DobroFON," showcased hockey as an inspiring spectacle in adaptive sports, with 1,350 players from 59 cities across Russia participating.
- The festival featured various hockey formats, including sled hockey, hockey for visually impaired and blind players, roller sled hockey, and more, catering to athletes with diverse abilities for an inclusive and fair competition.
- The festival was not just about competition; it also featured a friendly atmosphere with team camaraderie on full display, as these athletes uplifted and encouraged their fellow competitors.
- Olympic figure skating champion and ambassador of the DobroFON charity program, Alexei Yagudin, shared inspiring words with festival participants, reinforcing the power of perseverance and positivity.
