On December 22, a scientific and methodological seminar of the All-Russian Sports Federation for the Deaf for head coaches, team managers, and specialists in the sport of "deaf sports" was held in the conference hall of the Moscow branch of the Institute of Arts and Information Technologies.

Those gathered were greeted by Federation President Dmitry Rebrov:

- "The OSFSG is conducting this seminar for head coaches and managers of the national deaf sports team to share new information and discuss all issues. Heads of all OSFSG office departments are present here; they are ready to answer all questions. I wish everyone successful work."

The seminar discussed issues of forming lists of candidates for the Russian national deaf sports team (summer and winter disciplines); new changes in the criteria and principles of athlete selection; specifics of preparing athletes in team and individual disciplines; the new edition of the regulations on athlete transfers in deaf sports; the activities of the refereeing board; and questions and problems of medical support.

OSFSG First Vice President Vyacheslav Yershov and President of the Russian Deaflympic Committee Robert Dzantiev held a briefing on current issues and the development of deaf sports disciplines and answered questions from participants.

Vyacheslav Yershov: - "The seminar is aimed at developing unified approaches to the development of deaf sports disciplines and strengthening the role of head coaches. This is the foundation for systematic preparation and stable results."

Artem Nesterov: - "Important attention should be paid to the work of the main refereeing board and the refereeing board of a sports event. The formation and appointment of the board, the rights and powers of sports judges for competitions and from among deaf specialists."

Alexander Lukyanchikov: - "The seminar touched on the topic of forming candidate lists and their problems, and also discussed the main criteria for changes in orders and the preparation of lists of Russian national deaf sports teams for the new sports season."

Maria Merzlikina: - "In-depth medical examination for athletes of the Russian national team is not just a formality but a fundamental element of the training system, ensuring their safety, longevity in sports, maximum realization of potential, and, ultimately, successful performance on the international stage. It is an investment in the nation's health and the country's sporting prestige."

A "roadmap" for further actions to develop deaf sports was compiled at the event.

The seminar concluded with a panel discussion and analysis of practical cases from the regions. A lively exchange of proposals and opinions was sparked by the topic of the powers, rights, and duties of head coaches of national deaf sports teams. This also sparked discussion. But the main thing is that all present had the opportunity to express their point of view.

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Text: Nurlan Tazhigulov, Olga Troynikova

Photos: Anton Zelenin

Translation: Daria Kudelina