Elena Ivanova, Yakovlev University Graduate, Became Champion of Russia in Athletics among Persons with Lesions of the Musculoskeletal System

Joint competitions of athletes with lesions of the musculoskeletal system, visual impairment and intellectual disabilities are currently held at the Olympic Stadium in Cheboksary.
As part of the competition, athletes with a lesion of the musculoskeletal system and visual impairment are fighting for the titles of champions of Russia, while athletes with intellectual disabilities are competing for the medals of the Russian Cup.
On the first day of the competition, July 13, Elena Ivanova, three-time Paralympic champion of London, graduate of the Faculty of Physical Culture of ChSPU, won the gold medal in 100 meters.
In total, 518 athletes from 50 Russia’s regions are taking part in the competition, among them there are 350 athletes with a lesion of the musculoskeletal system, 145 athletes with a visual impairment, and 23 athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Photos from the website of the Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports of the Chuvash Republic

July 16, 2019