The Paralympic Committee of Russia organized a tournament for disabled occupants.
25.06.2025
1912

Journalist
Shostal Oleksandr
25.06.2025
1912

On Sunday, June 22, an event organized by the Paralympic Committee of Russia took place in Moscow - a nationwide competition among Russian occupants 'The Cup of Sitting Volleyball: Heroes of Our Time'. According to 'Glavkom'. The championship in the Cup was won by the team from Buryatia, the Moscow team took second place, and the team from the Transbaikal Territory became the bronze medalist.
It should be emphasized that organizing such propaganda events violates the rules of the International Paralympic Committee.President of the Paralympic Committee of Russia Pavel Rozhkov said: 'From the first days of the special military operation (as Russian propaganda calls the war against Ukraine - 'Glavkom'), we visited hospitals, rehabilitation centers, held Paralympic lessons, and master classes. Among the sports we showcased, and invited the guys to watch and participate in, was sitting volleyball.'
Information about likes and activities on social networks
Russian Mirra Andreeva, the sixth racket in the world, liked posts about the work of the organization 'People's Front', which helps Russian occupants. She also noted the activity of multiple medalist of the Russian alpine skiing championships Anton Endzhievsky. Anton Endzhievsky, who also collaborates with the 'People's Front', is under sanctions from the EU, Canada, Switzerland, and Ukraine due to his support of the war. His posts and activities are widely known on the network, including photographs of sending aid to the occupants. The event 'The Cup of Sitting Volleyball' in the Paralympic Committee of Russia faced criticism for violating the rules of the International Paralympic Committee. Such propaganda events support Russia's military aggression and are used in a propaganda mode against Ukraine, violating international standards of sports communication.Read also
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