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The 'Blind Race' Cycling Exhibition: 5,000 Kilometers for Visually Impaired Athletes at the Museum of Sport and Tourism

Explore the story of a transcontinental cycling event promoting para-Olympic road cycling for athletes with disabilities.

Explore the inspiring 'Blind Race' exhibition at the Museum of Sport and Tourism. This presentation highlights the 5,000-kilometer transcontinental cycling event, featuring visually impaired athletes. Discover the powerful mission to promote disability sports and advocate for para-Olympic road cycling. The exhibit showcases the 'Sport Without Limits' initiative, celebrating active lifestyles and international unity.

About Blind Race - czyli 5 tysięcy kilometrów na rowerach! at Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw

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Exhibition summary

This entry documents the 'Blind Race Astana-Paryż,' a transcontinental cycling event covering 5,000 km, featuring visually impaired cyclists. A press conference was held at the Museum of Sport and Tourism to discuss the event's goals of promoting sports for people with disabilities and advocating for para-Olympic road cycling.

Curatorial context

The page details the 'Blind Race Astana-Paryż,' a significant 5,000 km cycling event initiated by the 'Sport Without Limits' organization. This initiative involves cyclists, including visually impaired individuals, traversing six countries: Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany, and France. The event aims to promote sports among people with disabilities and advance para-Olympic road cycling, emphasizing that everyone can lead an active life and pursue their dreams. A press conference was held at the Museum of Sport and Tourism, organized by the Polish Olympic Committee, Polish Paralympic Committee, and the Embassy of Kazakhstan. Project leader Bakhtiyar Bazarbekov highlighted the goal of creating equal conditions for people with disabilities and fostering international unity through sport. He also touched upon Kazakhstan's experience with nuclear testing and the significance of August 29th as the International Day Against Nuclear Tests. The presence of Polish para-Olympic tandem cyclists, medalists Iwona Podkościelna/Aleksandra Tecław and Marcin Polak/Michal Ładosz, underscored Poland's support. Polish Paralympic Committee President Łukasz Szeliga and Polish Olympic Committee Vice-President Mieczysław Nowicki expressed their strong support for the initiative, emphasizing the unifying power of sport and the commitment to supporting athletes with disabilities. The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Poland, Margulan Baimukhan, also commended the initiative, viewing it as a societal impulse to defend national honor and strengthen the international para-Olympic movement.

Admission and ticket notes

The page does not provide specific ticketing information for this event. It focuses on the press conference and the nature of the cycling race itself. Visitors interested in attending the museum should refer to the 'Bilety' (Tickets) section of the museum's website for general admission details.

Blind Race - czyli 5 tysięcy kilometrów na rowerach! key exhibition facts

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Venue
Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Aug 29, 2018
Artist line / attribution
Bakhtiyar Bazarbekov (Project Leader), Iwona Podkościelna (Para-Olympic Tandem Cyclist), Aleksandra Tecław (Para-Olympic Tandem Cyclist), Marcin Polak (Para-Olympic Tandem Cyclist), Michal Ładosz (Para-Olympic Tandem Cyclist), Łukasz Szeliga (President of the Polish Paralympic Committee), Mieczysław Nowicki (Vice-President of the Polish Olympic Committee), Margulan Baimukhan (Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Poland), Nursultan Nazarbayev (Former President of Kazakhstan).
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