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Tajikistan's Paralympic athletes returned home with high sporting achievements after successfully competing at the 3rd International Adaptive Sports Festival "Impulse"—the 2026 International Inclusive Games, held in Sochi, Russia. The national team took second place in the overall team standings.
This achievement demonstrates the high level of training of our athletes, their willpower, and the consistent development of adaptive sports in the country. Representatives from Tajikistan demonstrated impressive results in various events and disciplines, making a significant contribution to the team's overall success.
The Russian team won first place in the competition. The Republic of Tajikistan team took second place. Third place went to the Republic of Belarus team.
Subsequently, the teams of Uzbekistan and Armenia took fourth and fifth place in the medal standings, respectively.
The Impulse 2026 Festival is one of the largest international events in adaptive sports. Delegations from more than 20 countries participated. Over 900 medal events were awarded in 20 sports and over 90 disciplines.
The festival became not only a platform for sporting competition, but also a symbol of fortitude, overcoming, and equal opportunities for all participants.
The successful performance of Tajik athletes at Impulse 2026 is seen as an important step in the development of the Paralympic movement and strengthening Tajikistan's international sporting image.
On April 3, athletes from the Paralympic team of the Republic of Tajikistan, who achieved significant results at the III International Festival of Adaptive Sports "Impulse" among athletes with disabilities, returned to their homeland.
The welcoming ceremony was attended by Suraj Chorshanbezoda, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Youth and Sports under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan; Mahmud Amonzoda, President of the National Paralympic Committee of Tajikistan; Mahmadsho Abdullozoda, Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Tajikistan; and other officials, who warmly and sincerely welcomed the athletes.
