Modernization of the regulatory, legal, and organizational framework for the functioning of adaptive sports in Ukraine under martial law
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The article is devoted to a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the regulatory, legal, and institutional framework governing the development, strategic planning, budgeting, and infrastructural support of adaptive sports in Ukraine under contemporary challenges. The study thoroughly examines the chronological evolution of domestic legislation, highlighting the interaction between international treaties and local statutory instruments. Key legal conflicts, functional gaps, and administrative overlaps in the current legal regulation are identified, particularly concerning the medical-psychological rehabilitation and long-term social reintegration of war veterans through structured sports activities and adapted physical loads. Methodological approaches to the systematic update of regulatory acts are comprehensively substantiated, taking into full account the applicable international human rights standards, European Union regulations, and the unique structural specificities of the wartime and post-war socio-economic periods in Ukraine. The author proposes concrete legal amendments and organizational mechanisms to optimize the overall management system of adaptive sports at the national, regional, and municipal levels. Special attention is paid to the decentralization of financial resources and the necessity of establishing mandatory budgetary allocations within territorial communities for inclusive sports facilities. Furthermore, the paper outlines the mandatory updates required for the professional and educational certification standards of coaching staff, physical therapists, and administrative personnel working within the specialized institutional network. The research creates a theoretical foundation for the drafting of prospective laws aimed at balancing high-performance Paralympic movements with mass community-based adaptive physical culture.
Institution: Odesа Polytechnic National University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7167274166