The fact that people with disabilities need a sports center has been discussed about for a long time. In 2003, a group of inhabitants of Bendery who are united by a common problem - musculoskeletal system diseases - initiated the creation of the PAN club. Teammates gathered for sports in a small basement. Later, representatives of the World of Equal Opportunities Fund appealed to the city authorities with a request to create more comfortable conditions. The premises were found, but it required serious financial investments. With the support of the President and the government the necessary funds were allocated. The source is the capital investment fund 2018. The opening of Invapantsport new sports rehabilitation club, located in Bendery, 49, Pervomayskaya Street took place today. The ceremony was attended by the President, the PMR Chairman of the Government, the Pridnestrovian Parliament Speaker, the Head of State Administration of Bendery, members of the Republican Charity Foundation for the promotion of active rehabilitation and socialization of people with musculoskeletal system disabilities the World of Equal Opportunities, inhabitants of Bendery and guests of the city.
Addressing the owners and guests of the celebration before the entrance to the new center, Vadim Krasnoselsky said that the tasks related to creating conditions for comfortable living and socializing people whose health requires increased attention were set in early 2017. Later, they decided to declare 2018 the Year of Equal Opportunities, which was the impetus for launching the process of active integration of people with disabilities into society as a whole. The President is confident that children and adults with various ailments should not be isolated from the world. Study, education, work, leisure - all this should be for people with disabilities not in parallel, but together with those who are stronger on their feet. Playing and sports fields must be multi-tenant, Vadim Krasnoselsky said. At the same time, it is necessary to adapt the social environment and infrastructure to the needs of citizens with particular developmental and health conditions. Not only the creation of specialized centers is important, but also the organization of sports activities for people with disabilities on publicly accessible venues - stadiums, swimming pools, courts, the President said. He expressed gratitude to all who took part in the creation of the complex.
Examining the new premises, Vadim Krasnoselsky drew attention to the fact that the object was well-arranged not only from the point of view of organizing sports activities, but also regarding the creation of living conditions for a comfortable stay of people with disabilities. Spacious rooms are adapted to the special needs of para spostsmen, landscaped, equipped with specialized equipment and inventory. The President presented an air conditioner to the center.
The guests were told that if earlier there was only two kinds of sports in the club - table tennis and powerlifting, now there is an opportunity to practice also darts and archery, to play bocce. The site is open not only for people with disabilities of different ages, but also for everyone who wants to join a healthy and active lifestyle. No more than fifteen people practiced systematically in the old room. The new center of adaptive sports is able to receive much more visitors. There are 21 children from among the pupils of the Republican Rehabilitation Center for Disabled Children State Institution today: these are children whose makings talk about the possibility of playing sports professionally, on a regular basis, striving for high Paralympic achievements.
There was talk of the prospect of expanding the club. The President charged to explore existing opportunities. According to a preliminary assessment of the Head of State Administration, it is likely to double the area. The question will be worked out promptly. The meeting participants also said that such establishments should appear in all cities and districts of the republic.