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.