Such an opportunity was provided to Minsk schoolgirl Angelina Makarova. Such as she is called "solar children" - a 12-year-old Muscovite Down syndrome. She is actively involved in sports and already has a second junior category in swimming. The fifth-grader is the winner of all-Russian and city tournaments for people with Down syndrome in the category of LIN. In the arsenal of her awards is also a medal of the Special Olympic Games on the short track, which she won in the individual standings. On the opening day of the mundialya, on June 14, Angelina will become famous throughout the world. Together with the judge, she will go to the stadium "Luzhniki" before the opening match to determine the role of teams on the field. "Before the beginning of the first half, as an accompanying judge, she will enter the field with the captains of the national teams to determine with the arbiter the roles of the teams in the first match of the world championship. The Moscow schoolgirl will open the FIFA 2018 World Cup with special features, "said Yuri Smirnov, President of the Special Olympics of Russia, to the" City News Agency ". However, being in the center of attention for a young sportswoman is already the usual thing. At the photo exhibition # FOOTBALLVOBLAGO, which these days is held at the Sheremetyevo International Airport, Angelina with the same guys as she participated in the opening ceremony. Also among the heroes of the photo edition were the players of our national team and other clubs, football legends, coaches and sports commentators.

Special Olympics of Russia is an organization that helps special children feel full. Half a century ago the International Special Olympic Movement was created, but in Russia it exists only for 25 years and covers 46 regions. At the same time the association enjoys the favor of the Ministry of Sport and various sports federations. The organization is trying to ensure that athletes with disabilities overcome barriers, and the possibilities of these guys become limitless.

"All this gives priceless moments of happiness and joy. And the opportunity to join the world sports events that are destined to become historical, like the FIFA 2018 World Cup, says that there are no limits to the will to win, "summed up Smirnov. Recall, the World Cup for the first time will be held in Russia. The opening match will be held tomorrow, June 14. The Russian national team will play with the team of Saudi Arabia. The mundial will finish on July 15 also at the Moscow stadium.