According to Facebook, the head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, Mykola Kalashnik, spoke about the first All-Ukrainian boxing tournament among war veterans.
In Bucha, Kyiv region, the first All-Ukrainian boxing tournament for war veterans took place, with athletes from various regions of the country participating.
The head of the Kyiv Oblast Military Administration, Mykola Kalashnik, spoke about the event, which became an important pillar of veteran support.
“It was in the Kyiv region that the first All-Ukrainian boxing tournament among war veterans took place – an event that united 14 fighters, 7 pairs of veterans from different regions of the country. For each of them, the road to the ring ran through the front, injuries and a long recovery, and every fight became a victory over oneself”
– Mykola Kalashnik
In the final bout for the Ukrainian championship title among combat veterans, Serhiy “Gera” Herasymenko won, confirming his status as champion.
Tournament results and Kyiv region’s role in supporting veterans
Kyiv region continues to systematically support veterans at all stages – from treatment and rehabilitation to sport and self-realization. It is here that veterans find opportunities to train, compete, and inspire others, showing that life after the war continues and is filled with new victories.
It is also known that the Ukrainian Defense Forces veterans’ team “Iron Will” took part in Oceanman in Dubai, completing 2 km of open-sea distance among the waves of the Arabian Gulf.