Adaptive Sports for Veterans: New Paths to Rehabilitation
In Odessa, the active implementation of adaptive sports continues as a part of the rehabilitation program for Ukrainian Armed Forces veterans.
Since the beginning of 2024, in collaboration with the sports club for people with disabilities "Odessa Basket," more than 150 sessions of adaptive sports have been organized, including:
- sports billiards – 66 sessions;
- wheelchair basketball – 30 sessions;
- golf – 30 sessions;
- swimming – 15 sessions;
- table tennis – 12 sessions;
- diving – 3 sessions;
- boxing – 3 sessions.
During this period, 72 veterans have completed a rehabilitation course through sports.
The Department of Health of the Odessa City Council has established a division to coordinate the provision of rehabilitation assistance for quick and effective rehabilitation in medical facilities in Odessa and to involve veterans in adaptive sports.
For inquiries and to schedule a consultation, please call: (048) 753 14 99, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
