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1,650 days of war in Ukraine: sport amidst war and destruction
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1,650 days of war in Ukraine: sport amidst war and destruction

The article discusses the ongoing impact of the war in Ukraine, focusing on how sports continue to play a role in daily life despite the conflict. In Tschernihiw, a city close to Russia, residents face daily Russian shelling, yet they maintain their routines, including participation in sports. Anastasiya Leukhina, who fled Ukraine four years ago, returns to her hometown and finds that local athletes continue training despite the destruction caused by the war. The Gagarin Stadium was heavily damaged in March 2022, but training has resumed in a smaller facility. The piece highlights the resilience of Ukrainian communities through sports, noting achievements by athletes trained by coach Dmytro Sholokh, including successes at international competitions.

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1,650 days of war in Ukraine: sport amidst war and destruction

The article discusses the ongoing impact of the war in Ukraine, focusing on how sports continue to play a role in daily life despite the conflict. In Tschernihiw, a city close to Russia, residents face daily Russian shelling, yet they maintain their routines, including participation in sports. Anastasiya Leukhina, who fled Ukraine four years ago, returns to her hometown and finds that local athletes continue training despite the destruction caused by the war. The Gagarin Stadium was heavily damaged in March 2022, but training has resumed in a smaller facility. The piece highlights the resilience of Ukrainian communities through sports, noting achievements by athletes trained by coach Dmytro Sholokh, including successes at international competitions.

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