SSG-2025 – Strong Spirit's Games

Regulations for the International Multi-Sports Competitions for War Veterans “Strong Spirit’s Games 2025”

Date: 25 – 28 September 2025

Location: Alcobendas, Madrid (Spain)

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Schedule

25/09/2025

Arrival day.

18:00 — Medical commission and accreditation commission

26/09/2025

9:00 — Start of the competition

21:00 — Dinner

27/09/2025

Bench press (maximum weight) competition

28/09/2025

Sightseeing tours in Madrid

29/09/2025

Departure day

Sports Disciplines

Repetitive Bench Press

Athletes are divided into girth categories (judges measure chest circumference).

Men: 80 cm; 90 cm; 100 cm; 110 cm; 120 cm; over 120 cm.

Women: 80 cm; 90 cm; 100 cm; over 100 cm.

Nosology groups: H1, H2/S1, W1/W0, N1/N1.1, N2/N2.2, R0/R1 (dumbbell press).

The winner is the athlete who performs the highest number of barbell presses.

Time limit: 1 minute.

Participants in category S1 must perform the exercise blindfolded.

Men
Categories	80 cm	90 cm	100 cm	110 cm	120 cm	+120 cm
H1	60 kg	60 kg	70 kg	70 kg	80 kg	80 kg
H2/R0/S1	50 kg	50 kg	60 kg	60 kg	70 kg	70 kg
W1/W0	50 kg	50 kg	60 kg	60 kg	70 kg	70 kg
N1/N1.1	60 kg	60 kg	70 kg	70 kg	80 kg	80 kg
N2/N2.2	50 kg	50 kg	60 kg	60 kg	70 kg	70 kg
R1	30 kg	30 kg	35 kg	35 kg	40 kg	40 kg
Women
Categories	80 cm	90 cm	100 cm	+100 cm
H1	30 kg	30 kg	40 kg	40 kg
H2/R0/S1	20 kg	20 kg	30 kg	30 kg
W1/W0	20 kg	20 kg	30 kg	30 kg
N1/N1.1	30 kg	30 kg	40 kg	40 kg
N2/N2.2	20 kg	20 kg	30 kg	30 kg
R1	15 kg	15 kg	20 kg	20 kg

Maximum Weight Bench Press (Paralympic Bench)

Athletes are divided into girth categories (judges measure chest circumference).

Men: 80 cm; 90 cm; 100 cm; 110 cm; 120 cm; over 120 cm.

Women: 80 cm; 90 cm; 100 cm; over 100 cm.

Nosology groups: H1, H2/S1, W1/W0, N1/N1.1, N2/N2.2, R0/R1 (dumbbell press).

The winner is the athlete who successfully lifts the heaviest weight across three attempts (in kilograms).

AirBike

The winner is the participant who reaches 50 kcal the fastest. Time limit: 2 minutes (if the participant exceeds the time limit, the judges will record the number of meters covered).

Nosology groups: H1, H2, N1, N1.1, N2, N2.2, R0, R1, R2, S1.

Participants in R1 category perform the exercise with one arm. Participants in N2 category place both limbs on the footrests. Participants in N1 category may secure a prosthesis to the pedal.

Participants in N1.1 category perform the exercise with one limb on the footrest.

Participants in W1/W0/N2.2 category may perform the exercise using their arms while seated in a wheelchair in front of the machine.

Participants in S1 category must perform the exercise blindfolded.

Rowing on Concept2 Machine

Distances: 100 meters, 100 seconds.

Team rowing (team of 4 members in a group: men / women / mixed 2+2): distance per 100 seconds.

Nosology groups: H1, H2, N1, N1.1, N2, N2.2, R0, R1, R2, W1, W0, S1.

Participants in W1/W0/N2.2 category perform the exercise on the SkiErg machine.

Participants in N2 category may use a chair for support.

Participants in R1 category perform the exercise with one arm.

Participants in S1 category must perform the exercise blindfolded.

Kettlebell Snatch

The winner is the participant who performs the highest number of repetitions within a 1-minute time limit.

Men (H1, H2, R1, R0): 16 or 24 kg kettlebell.

Women (H1, H2, R1, R0): 16 kg kettlebell.

Men (N1, S1): 16 or 24 kg kettlebell.

Women (N1, S1): 16 kg kettlebell.

Men (N1.1, N2, N2.2, W1/W0): seated double kettlebell press (16 or 24 kg) with back support.

Women (N1.1, N2, N2.2, W1/W0): seated double kettlebell press (16 kg) with back support.

Participants in S1 category must perform the exercise blindfolded.

StrongMan

Participants in H1 category will be able to take part in the StrongMan competition

Exercise	Up to 80 kg	80-95 kg	95-110 kg	+110 kg
Tyre flip 320 kg for time	3 reps within 60 sec.	4 reps within 60 sec.	5 reps within 60 sec.	6 reps within 60 sec.
Log-lift for reps	70 kg within 60 sec.	90 kg within 60 sec.	100 kg within 60 sec.	110 kg within 60 sec.
Farmer`s walk for time	100 kg within 30 m.	100 kg within 40 m.	110 kg within 40 m.	120 kg within 40 m.
Axel deadlift for reps	160 kg within 60 sec.	170 kg within 60 sec.	190 kg within 60 sec.	210 kg within 60 sec.

Participants of the competition

Participant Categories: Men and women; war veterans with and without injuries, whose status is confirmed by the organizing committee of the sending country.

Disability Groups:

Minor injury to one arm (or minor injuries to both arms) – no functional limitation;

Amputation or severe injury to one arm (affecting limb functionality)

Amputation or severe injury to both arms (affecting limb functionality)

Minor injury to one leg (or minor injuries to both legs) — no restriction in mobility

Below-knee amputation or severe injury to one leg (restricted mobility, joint injuries or deformities in one leg)

N1.1

Above-knee amputation of one leg

Amputation or severe injury to both legs (restricted mobility, joint injuries or deformities in both legs)

N2.2

Bilateral above-knee amputation

Spinal injuries affecting gait

Wheelchair user or spinal injury affecting mobility

More than 80% vision loss

Practically healthy athletes with minor injuries or wounds.

Athletes without amputations or major limb injuries but with serious internal organ damage, contusions, or barotrauma sustained within three years before the competition date

AWARDS

І place — Trophy + Medal

II place — Medal

III place — Medal

Registration deadline

September 10, 2025. Each country’s organizing committee must submit the national team roster (with specified disability groups and medical classifications) to the official email address: strongspiritsgames@gmail.com

-Travel and accommodation costs are covered by the sending organizations. Recommended list of hotels:

-Each participant will receive:

a certificate of participation, a wristband for 3-day festival entry (for the athlete and one accompanying person), a personalized t-shirt from the organizers, promotional products from event partners, medical insurance coverage for injuries on the competition day.

Participants may wear branded clothing from their personal sponsors (shorts, belt, cap, socks). The official t-shirt from the organizers must be worn during event performance. During warm-ups, participants may wear clothing from their personal sponsors.

ONLY national flags may be carried by athletes during the opening and awards ceremonies!!!

Documents required by the accreditation commission:

A document confirming participation in combat operations (official standard format);

For injured or amputee participants: a certificate detailing the circumstances of the injury and a doctor’s statement on the functional condition or general health and the musculoskeletal system, including diagnosis.