Participants of the first team in adaptive basketball in the system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs “Veterans’ Basket” took part in the Cup of the commander of the 25th separate airborne Sicheslav brigade between servicemen and veterans. The event took place in the urban-type settlement Slobozhanske.
The competitions were organized with the assistance of the 25th separate airborne Sicheslav brigade, the public organization “All-Ukrainian Association “Veteran Corps”” and the founder of the veteran sports community ua.move Denys Skaleukh. During the matches, the participating teams demonstrated sports preparation, cohesion and aspiration for victory.
According to the results of the game, the first place was taken by the team of the public organization “All-Ukrainian Association “Veteran Corps””, the second — the team of the Main Directorate of the National Police of Ukraine in Dnipropetrovsk region, and the third — “Veterans’ Basket”.
Participation in such events contributes to the physical activity of veterans, supports their social adaptation and reintegration, and also creates opportunities for communication, mutual support and team interaction.
Sports meetings also testify to the importance of the development of adaptive sports as one of the directions of support for veterans and their involvement in active social life.
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