At least 77 top Ukrainian athletes and different disciplines died as a result Russian invasion of Ukraineaccording to a census by a local sports NGO that included registered victims up until last July 11.
Local agency Ukrinform cites a report by NGO Sports Angels, which contains information on the deaths of these athletes. various situations Since the Russian invasion began on February 24. The Ukrainian agency also states that the NGO’s website will soon update this information to include other Ukrainian athletes who have died in recent weeks.
The list includes kickboxer Mykola Zabavchuk. rugby league player Maksym Shvetsor local champion Vasyl Paveliev in the ‘strong man’ competitions. Also among the dead swimmer Volodymyr Ulianytskywater polo trainer Vitaliy Lysun, gymnast Daria Kurdel and football player Serhiy Balanchuk.
The Sports Angels website was created a few months ago to provide information about athletes who died in war in Ukraine. enroll in the armed forces from the country. The site was created with the help of the Ukrainian Sports Committee.
Source: Informacion
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