Ukrainian athletes aim for Olympics amidst war turmoil

Young athletes in northern Ukraine train at the Sports Ski Base of the Olympic Reserve, despite the ongoing war, using temporary structures and adapting to the dangers of bombings and air attacks. Valentyna Tserbe-Nesina, Ukraine’s first Olympic medallist, reflects on the destruction of the complex, while current athlete Khrystyna Dmytrenko sees sports as a way to showcase Ukraine’s strength on the international stage. Despite bans on Russian athletes, some may compete in non-team events at the upcoming Winter Games, with Ukrainian athletes training as a form of defiance and resilience.

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