Nizhny Novgorod Oblast unveils cutting-edge adaptive sports centre for athletes with disabilities

A major new adaptive sports centre for people with disabilities has opened in Dzerzhinsk, marking another step in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast's growing sports infrastructure. The region recently held a high-level roundtable to shape future policies in culture and sport, bringing together officials, athletes, and public figures to discuss expansion and access.

The Parus Regional Adaptive Sports Center, spanning 18,000 square meters, was officially unveiled in Dzerzhinsk. Designed specifically for athletes with disabilities, it adds to the region's network of sports facilities.

Earlier, the United Russia party's regional Public Support Headquarters organised a roundtable titled Human Capital Development Strategy: Culture and Sport. Key attendees included Dmitry Filipenko, Yekaterina Parilova, and Alexey Antonov, along with lawmakers, sports officials, and cultural representatives. Discussions focused on staffing needs, municipal funding, and improving access for all age groups, including participants in the special military operation.

Yekaterina Parilova presented the sports sector's 2025 performance, noting over 470 international and 4,500 national medals won by regional athletes. She also outlined priorities for future growth, including the operation of 42 fitness centres and the rollout of GTO testing sites alongside 'smart' sports grounds.

The region currently has 7,739 sports facilities, with 60.2% of residents able to access them. Between 2021 and 2025, more than 80 were built or upgraded. Regular physical activity is now reported by 63.6% of locals, while over 165 athletes compete at national and reserve levels.

The new adaptive sports centre and policy discussions reflect the region's push to expand opportunities in adaptive sports. With ongoing projects and high participation rates, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast continues to invest in infrastructure and athlete development. The roundtable's proposals will now feed into the party's wider People's Programme for culture and sport.