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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Photos show Ukraine's historic training center in ruins, but children and athletes still train

Russia Ukraine War Olympics Photo Gallery - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Ukraine’s historic Chernihiv biathlon and cross-country training center, which produced the country’s first Olympic medalist, remains in ruins after Russia’s 2022 invasion. Despite bombed-out buildings and constant air-raid threats, children and Olympic hopefuls continue to train on its damaged ski tracks.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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