In a powerful tribute to the hundreds of Ukrainian athletes who have perished since the Russian invasion of their homeland, the Union of Ukrainians of France led a peaceful march of several hundred people in Paris on Saturday. The demonstration aimed to honor fallen sports heroes and highlight the ongoing impact of the conflict on Ukraine's athletic community.
The human losses, ongoing war, and destruction of sports facilities threaten to erode Ukraine's edge in Olympic sports. Hundreds, including elite athletes and coaches, have been killed during the invasion since 2022, impacting their participation in the Paris Games and future sporting potential.
Volodymyr Kogutyak, vice president of the French Ukrainian association, highlighted the tragedy of hundreds of Ukrainian athletes who will miss the Paris Olympics due to senseless killings by the Russian Federation. Athletes were killed both as soldiers and civilians, impacting their Olympic dreams.
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