Champions of the tournament in adaptive hockey in Chuvashia became Kirov

The competitions were held in the capital of Chuvashia from September 22 to 24, 2026 and gathered 120 young participants from 9 regions of the Volga Federal District.

During two days of competition, 12 ice squads challenged the leadership in two disciplines: sledge hockey and blind hockey.

According to the results of matches in the sledge hockey category, where 9 teams fought for the trophy, the main prize was won by Kirov Bears. Silver and bronze awards in this discipline went to athletes from the Perm Territory and the Chuvash Republic.

In the tournament of blind hockey players the strongest was the local team from Chuvashia, and the prize positions were taken by representatives of the Perm Territory and Udmurtia.

Representatives of the Vyatka Territory distinguished themselves not only in the team standings, but also in individual nominations. The coach of the Kirov team, Yana Tikhomirova, was recognized as the best mentor of the tournament, and the title of the best defender of the competition was deserved by Kirov Alexandra Eremin.

All winners and prize-winners of the competition received cups, medals, diplomas, as well as memorable and valuable gifts.

A special guest of the sports festival was 3-time world champion Danis Zaripov, who met with young athletes, gave autographs and took part in the award ceremony.