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Cyrielle CABOT

‘With Ukraine in my heart’: Jenya Kazbekova’s journey from Crimea to the Paris Olympics

Ukraine's Jenya Kazbekova competes in the climbing qualifying tournament for the Paris Olympics in Budapest on June 20, 2024. © Attila Kisbenedek, AFP

Climber Jenya Kazbekova will represent Ukraine at the Paris Olympics in the combined climbing event, two and a half years after fleeing the war in her country. Kazbekova, who learned to climb on the cliffs of Crimea, hopes her presence will serve as a reminder that Ukraine still needs help from the international community.

Jenya Kazbekova, 27, officially qualified to compete in the Paris Olympics on June 22 following a final qualifying competition held in Budapest.

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