PRELIMINARY APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

The International Inclusive Committee announces the opening of preliminary registration for the 4th International Festival of Adaptive Sports, "IMPULSE" — International Inclusive Games 2027.

📍 Nizhny Novgorod
📅 June 11–15, 2027
Five days, one city, and thousands of stories of strength and overcoming challenges.

The festival will take place at the premier sports venues in the capital of the Volga region:
🏟 Sovcombank Arena — 1A Betankura St.;
🎯 Sport Port Sports and Entertainment Complex — 1A Betankura St.;
🏐 VOLGA Arena Universal Sports Complex — 11 Strelka St.;
🚣 The Rowing Canal (water area).

❗Why is it important to submit an application now?
The inclusion of specific sports in the festival program depends on these preliminary applications. The more teams and athletes that register for a particular discipline, the greater the chance that it will be featured at the venues in Nizhny Novgorod in June 2027.

❗Your application is a vote for your sport. It is an opportunity for your team, your region, and your country to become part of a major inclusive movement.

💥SUBMIT your application via this link: forms.yandex.ru/u/6abe2148...

❗ATTENTION!
Please ensure all fields are filled out correctly—especially your email address. Otherwise, the organizing committee will be unable to contact you, and you will not be able to participate in the festival.
❗ATTENTION!
This application is currently PRELIMINARY.
You will be required to complete and submit a FINAL application at a later date. 👉We will provide further information regarding the submission period for final applications in January 2027. The number of spots at the festival is limited.

👉 "IMPULSE" is more than just a competition. It is a space where sport brings people together, regardless of their physical abilities—a place where every start is a victory, and every participant is a champion.

🤝 We welcome athletes, federations, clubs, and organizations from all over the world. Submit your preliminary application and join us—let’s write a new chapter in the history of adaptive sports together!

💥 WHAT AWAITS PARTICIPANTS AND GUESTS:
👉 Grand opening and closing ceremonies, featuring a spectacular show and a major concert with top Russian pop stars.
👉 New for 2027: "AMATEUR" and "PROFESSIONAL" participant categories.
👉 An international forum with an expert program led by prominent specialists from Russia and around the world.
Speakers and experts include Sergey Evseev, Sergey Burlakov, Rustam Nabiev, Irek Zaripov, and Yaroslav Svyatoslavsky—individuals whose professional and personal journeys exemplify how inclusion can become the norm in everyday life. The forum will be moderated by the country’s leading commentator, Dmitry Guberniev.
👉 Motivational sessions featuring Paralympic champions, bloggers, artists, and actors from various countries.
👉 An international exhibition of products and services for people with disabilities or limited health capacities.
👉 Complimentary excursions and entertainment activities for participants and their companions.
👉 A world record showcase (and registry) organized by the "International Inclusive Committee."
👉 An open festival program for participants, local residents, and guests in Nizhny Novgorod, including:
- Family-oriented competitions;
- Masterclasses led by renowned athletes and Olympic champions. - Outdoor sports areas;
- Contests;
- Autograph sessions and photo ops with famous artists, actors, and bloggers;
- Entertainment program;
- Quests;
- Performances by Russian and international pop stars;
- Prize giveaways and a lottery for participants;
- A media zone for bloggers, featuring "behind-the-scenes" content.
🎤 The host of the open festival program is Roman Kagramanov — a Russian singer, blogger, TV presenter, and actor.
👉 Autograph session with Hollywood actor Kevin Sorbo, international ambassador for the "International Inclusive Games."
👉 Prizes and gifts from sponsors and partners.

Festival website: festimpulse.com

📩 For participation inquiries: blago@inclusivecommittee.com
📝 For media accreditation: pr@inclusivecommittee.com

This project is implemented as part of the "National Projects of Russia" initiative, specifically the federal project "Sport of Russia."