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Ukraine athletes chase golden dreams as their country fights for survival

A resounding medal tally may be a secondary thought but podiums will offer powerful means of representation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024

Russian missile strike kills at least six people in city near Bakhmut, Ukraine says

A Russian missile attack on Sunday killed at least six people in residential areas of the city of Kostyantynivka near Bakhmut, Ukrainian authorities said. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attack targeted areas where "ordinary civilians" were living. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are…

France 24 · Apr 2, 2023

Sports Minister: War has Killed 262 Ukrainian Athletes

Russia's war against Ukraine has claimed the lives of 262 Ukrainian athletes and destroyed 363 sports facilities, the country's sports minister, Vadym Huttsait, said on Saturday. Meeting the visiting president of the International Federation of Gymnastics, Morinari Watanabe, Huttsait said no athletes from Russia should be allowed at the Olympics…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 2, 2023

Some 220 Ukrainian athletes, coaches killed in war

KYIV: At least 220 Ukrainian athletes and coaches have died in the war against Russia, with over 340 sports facilities damaged or ruined, Reuters news agency reported Tuesday, quoting Ukraine's sports minister.

Bangkok Post · Feb 1, 2023

Ukraine on mission to ban Russia from Olympics, IOC says sanctions stand

Ukraine hopes to secure widespread international support for banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from the Paris Olympics in 2024 due to Moscow's invasion, the sports minister said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jan 31, 2023