Cherkasy Open
On 18-19 September, Cherkasy hosted the Cherkasy Open, an inclusive sports event that brought together more than 50 schoolchildren and teachers from all over Ukraine
9/22/20251 min read
For two days, the participants competed in a boccia tournament, attended masterclasses and workshops. Particular attention was drawn to the workshops held by Lena Andersson, a representative of FIFH Malmo Parasport, one of the largest Swedish parasport organisations, who shared European experience in developing inclusive sport.
The participants also visited the Centre for Social Cohesion "Be Poruch", took part in cultural activities and walked around Cherkasy. At the end, they received gifts - books, eco-bags and certificates.
We sincerely thank Natalya Kapustyan, representative of the Government Commissioner for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Cherkasy region, Yehor Alekseenko, Head of the Adaptive Sports Department of the State Institution "Mass Sports Agency of Ukraine" of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, for their support and participation in the event, and LM International representative Habib Said. We also express our sincere gratitude for the hospitality of the city of Cherkasy and Cherkasy Specialised School No.3.
The event was organised by the NGO "Poruch" in cooperation with the NGO "Agency of Local Initiatives" with the support of LM International and of the Cherkasy City Council.
