Ukrainian Olympians are getting into the Paris Video games with their hearts crammed and their minds set on honoring those that couldn’t make it to France this summer season due to the continuing battle with Russia.
On Wednesday, a show with sports activities gear was arrange at Parliament Sq. in London to honor the 487 Ukrainian athletes killed since Russia’s invasion within the nation.
There are solely 140 athletes from Ukraine on the Olympics, the smallest group within the nation’s historical past on the Summer season Video games. Oleksandr Pielieshenko, who competed in weightlifting on the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, and Kateryna Diachenko, an 11-year-old rhythmic gymnast killed in March 2022, had been amongst these remembered.
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“I’ve at all times believed within the energy of sport to unite and encourage,” Ukrainian American determine skater Sasha Cohen stated in a information launch. “However, right now, I’m not simply talking as an athlete. I’m talking because the daughter of a Ukrainian immigrant, my mom, Galina. I’ve grown up with tales of Ukraine, our tradition, our folks and their resilience.
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“At present, I stand in awe of the Ukrainian athletes collaborating within the Olympics and consider those that we’re lacking and have been misplaced to the battle. Their braveness, power and dedication embodies the spirit of my mom’s homeland, and I stand with them in solidarity. Collectively, we are able to present the world the ability of unity in sport.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Britain and met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
“Each Ukrainian athlete on the Olympics represents the Ukrainian will to win, Volia. By performing swiftly and with united efforts, the prospect of a world the place Ukrainian athletes and residents are free from the threats posed by Russia might be a actuality,” Heorhii Tykhyi of the Ministry of International Affairs of Ukraine stated within the launch.
The Paris Olympics formally start with opening ceremonies Friday night time.
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