Regulations for the International Multi-Sports Competitions for War Veterans “Strong Spirit’s Games 2026”
Date: 24 – 27 September 2026
Location: Semmering, Austria.
Schedule
24/09/2026
Arrival day.
— Medical commission and accreditation commission
25/09/2026
— Start of the competition
26/09/2026
27/09/2026
Exercises
For individual competitions among veterans
Bench press for reps
Time limit: 60 seconds.
| League | Amateur | First | Higher |
| Weight (kg) | 50 kg | 70 kg | 100 kg |
| Dumbbell for R1/R2 | 30 kg | 30 kg | 45 kg |
Rowing on Concept2
| League | Amateur | First | Higher |
| Distance(kg) | 100 meters | 100 seconds | 500 meters |
Kettlebell snatch for reps
Time limit: 60 seconds.
| League | Amateur | First | Higher |
| Weight (kg) | 16 kg | 24 kg | 32 kg |
| Kettlebell for R2 | 16 kg | 24 kg | 24 kg |
Air bike
Time limit: 60 seconds.
| League | Amateur | First | Higher |
| Distance (kcal) | 20 kcal | 30 kcal | 50 kcal |
Team disciplines
combine strength and functional tests, where coordinated interaction, strategy, and shared responsibility for the result play a decisive role.
Exercises
For team competitions among veterans
100-meter rowing
Team of 4 participants.
Team categories:
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Rowing 100 seconds
Team of 4 participants.
Team categories:
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Invastrong Relay Race
Time limit: 120 seconds.
Exercises: | ||||
Time limit 120 seconds |
Groups of nosologies
We have classified injuries to create a level playing field for all participants.
This classification helps us better understand and support each veteran,
taking into account their specific needs and abilities.
Internal injuries and general condition [ H1, H2 ]
Practically healthy athletes with minor injuries and wounds
Athletes without amputations or severe limb injuries, but with significant internal organ damage, concussions, and barotrauma sustained in the last three years
Spinal injuries [ W0, W1 ]
Spinal injuries that affect gait and limit mobility
Wheelchair athlete or spinal injury resulting in paralysis of the lower limbs
Loss of vision [ S1 ]
Loss of vision by more than 80%
Hand injuries [ R0, R1, R2 ]
Minor injury to one arm (minor injuries to both arms) without functional impairment
Amputation or severe injury to one arm (affecting the functionality of the limb)
Amputation or severe injury to both arms, affecting limb function
Leg injuries [ N0, N1, N1.1, N2, N2.2 ]
Minor injury to one leg (minor injuries to both legs) without restriction of movement
Amputation (below the knee) or severe injury to one leg (limited mobility, injuries, and joint deformities in one leg)
Amputation (above the knee) of one leg
Amputation or severe injury to both legs (limited mobility, injuries and deformities of two joints on different legs)
Amputation of both legs above the knee
Injuries to the arms and legs [ R1N1, R2N1, R1N2 ]
Amputation or a severe injury to one arm that affects the limb’s functionality, as well as amputation (below the knee) or a severe injury to one leg that limits mobility.
Amputation or severe injury to both arms that affects limb function, as well as amputation (below the knee) or severe injury to one leg that limits mobility.
Amputation or severe injury to one arm that affects the limb's functionality, as well as amputation or severe injuries to both legs that limit mobility.
AWARDS
І place — Trophy + Medal
II place — Medal
III place — Medal
Registration deadline
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.