The event, which was held under the main sponsorship of Toyota Türkiye and in cooperation with İnönü University, brought together 180 special athletes, 60 coaches and 120 volunteers from the Eastern Anatolia Region. The first day of the event started with health screenings. In the screening in the teeth and general health branches, İnönü University Faculty of Health Sciences students voluntarily supported the specialist physicians. Scans, Res. See. Eda Nur Topaloğlu, Res. See. Tarık Topcu, Malatya Family Medicine Exp. Akif Korkmaz and Exp. Hüseyin Tepe Coordinator. Eastern Anatolia Regional Games continued with an enthusiastic opening cortege after health screenings. The cortege, which was held with the participation of athletes, families and volunteers, was held with great excitement. The opening ceremony; Rector of İnönü University Dr. Nusret Akpolat, Vice Rector. Dr. Mehmet Sağlam, Dean of the Faculty of Sports Sciences Dr. Cemal Gündoğdu, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sports Education in disabled people. Dr. Betül Akyol, Turkish Football Federation Malatya Regional Director Işılay employee, as well as TÖSSED Vice President Tamer Oyguç, Special Olympics Turkey Country Director Murat Ağca and Communication Director Ebru Çıdal attended. In the protocol speeches, the positive effects of sports on the lives of individuals with special needs and the power of social solidarity were emphasized. The opening ceremony was the scene of enthusiastic moments with the folk dance performances where special athletes and participants took place together.
