TORONTO 2017

Candidate in Master of Sports of Ukraine in archery. Dreams of representing Ukraine and the Ukrainian army in international competitions. .

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Competed in the Heroes Games national cross-fit competition in Ukraine. Is working hard to be at a level where he can compete with athletes from other countries.

Master of Sports of Ukraine in polyathlon. Believes Ukraine has a strong chance of winning at the Invictus Games.

Enjoys archery and athletics. Continues to engage in sport after a severe injury because he wants to show that this is the quickest road to recovery.

Swam for several years. Believes that an injury isn’t reason to give up your favourite sport. Wants to inspire other Ukrainian veterans and show that Ukraine’s soldiers are strong physically and in spirit, and persevere despite life’s obstacles.

Champion of Ukraine in futsal, enjoys athletics. Returned to sport because he dreams of showing the world that Ukrainians are as strong on the sports arena as they are on the battlefield.

Used to compete in speed skating and Thai boxing. Took a while to return to sport after his injury, but didn’t give up and became an example for other wounded soldiers. 

The only woman on Team Ukraine. Is going to the Invictus Games to showcase her skills and represent the Aidar Battalion. Wants to inspire other soldiers to believe in themselves and never give up. 

Enjoys cycling, in 2009-2013 competed in road and mountain biking competitions and won. Believes that Ukraine’s veterans have great strength and spirit, and is competing in the Games to show this to the whole world.

Was a powerlifter before the war. Is going to Toronto to serve his country, this time on the sports arena instead of the battlefield. 

Swam competitively as an adult. Is happy that his strength of spirit can serve as an example to many other Ukrainians. This is what motivates him to not give up and to continue training. 

Master of Sports of Ukraine in powerlifting. Determined to win, but believes that every athlete at the Invictus Games is already a winner, having won the battle for their own lives.

Master of Sports of Ukraine in rowing. Wants to prove that neither age nor injury can stand in the way of athletic achievement. 

Master of Sports of Ukraine in knife sparring. Returned to sport after a severe injury to prove to himself that he is like everyone else. Wants to lift the spirit of other wounded soldiers.

Enjoys archery. Believes the Invictus Games embody Ukraine’s path to victory. Is dedicating these Games to his slain, wounded and living brothers-in-arms who defended and continue to defend their country. Dreams for Ukraine to be seen in the world as a victor, on the battlefield and sports arena alike.

Continues to engage in sport despite being a quadruple amputee.  Ran the 41^st U.S. Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC.  Shows that even disabilities such as his can’t stop Ukraine’s servicemen from representing their country with pride and dignity on the international arena.

Master of Sports of Ukraine World Class in archery, junior world champion. Believes that sport is the best form of rehabilitation after an injury, and proves this every day.

Competed in athletics as an adult. Believes that his passion for sport helped him return to a full-fledged life after his injury. Likes to set difficult goals - such as the Invictus Games - and reach them.

Master of Sports of Ukraine in powerlifting, Candidate in Master of Sports in rowing. Likes to compete, not just against others, but with his own body. Is participating in the Invictus Games to meet veterans from other countries and showcase his skills.

Alpinist, made it to Everest base camp. Took up running and triathlon after his injury. Has competed in several half marathons and IRONMAN 70.3. Wants to represent Ukraine’s veterans in Canada and show guys that have lost hope that you can do amazing things even after a serious injury.

The Invictus Games motivated him to work on himself and helped him become friends with many other veterans.

Has been running for several years, competed as an adult. Is training hard for the Invictus Games because he sees them as the Olympics for soldiers.

Dreams that after the Invictus Games in Toronto the whole world will be proud of Ukraine’s soldiers.

Cycled 10,000 km after three months of rehabilitation in the US. Has done sport every day since then. Dreams of doing well in Toronto and representing Ukraine’s volunteer soldiers like himself who defended their country. 

Former professional swimmer. In 1999 was awarded the title of Candidate in Master of Sports of Ukraine in 100m breaststroke.

Served 4 rotations (2014-2016) in the ATO – Krasnyi Lyman, Sloviansk, Mykolaivka, Chornukhyne. Took part in team selection in 2017 but did not pass. Followed his dream and after a year of training did excellent at the National Team Trials and won a spot on the team.

ATO veteran, fought in battles in the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts (2014-2016). Member of the 2017 reserve team. Actively engages in sports, pushes himself and encourages other wounded soldiers to do sports.

Займався стрільбою з лука та легкою атлетикою. Не покинув спорт навіть після важкої травми, бо хоче власним прикладом показати, що спорт — найкоротший шлях до відновлення.

ATO participant from 2014 to the present. Goal-oriented. Wants to popularize sport as an effective means of rehabilitation among veterans.

ATO veteran, fought in battles in the Donetsk oblast (2014-2016). Reaches for victory! Swims and wants to represent Ukraine with dignity at the Sydney Games.

ATO veteran, fought in battles in the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts (2014-2016). A newbie in archery but not in shooting bullets. First picked up a bow at the suggestion of Invictus Games 2017 team member Dmytro Sydoruk.

ATO participant from 2014 to the present. Didn’t believe that with his injury he could participate in the Invictus Games. After trying out for the team, became convinced it was too early to call it quits on his sports career.

ATO veteran, fought in battles for Donetsk Airport, Pisky, Opytne, Vodiane (2015-2016). Did powerlifting before the war. Is going to Sydney to benefit Ukraine – this time not on the battlefield, but on the sports arena.

ATO veteran, participated in operations in the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts in 2014. Wants to represent Ukraine with dignity at the Invictus Games in Sydney!

ATO veteran, fought in battles for Luhansk Airport. By participating in the Invictus Games he wants to reach out to those who have closed themselves off from the world after returning from the war. “Life didn’t end, it just changed styles!” Andriy tells his fellow fighters.

ATO veteran, participated in Security Service (SBU) operations in 2014. Sees the Invictus Games as an opportunity for Ukraine to draw the attention of the international community to the situation on Ukraine’s eastern border and those defending it.

ATO veteran, fought in the Donetsk oblast in 2014. Participant of multiple sports competitions for veterans. Will represent Ukraine for the first time at the Invictus Games in handcycling and wheelchair racing.

ATO veteran, participated in operations in the Luhansk oblast (2014-2015). Wants to promote sport as a means of rehabilitation of wounded veterans and dreams of winning a medal for Ukraine at the Sydney Games.

ATO veteran, fought in battles in 2014. Member of the Invictus Games reserve team in 2017. Swam professionally. Wants to demonstrate the unbreakable spirit of the Ukrainian people.

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