Ukraine officially announces its participation in Olympics in Paris

It is noted that the head of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, Matviy Bidnyi, and the president of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine, Vadym Huttsait, held an informal meeting with representatives of Ukrainian and foreign media, at which they announced that Ukraine was going to the Olympics. Ukraine's slogan for the Olympic Games is “The Will to Win”.

“This time for Ukraine, the Olympics is primarily a big screen to the world. We must remind that Ukraine exists, fights, and is capable of winning. The very fact that they perform under the Ukrainian flag in Paris is a great manifestation of willpower," said Bidnyi.

The head of the ministry reminded that since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, over 450 Ukrainian athletes, including world champions, have died.

The Russian army has destroyed or damaged more than 500 sports facilities, including 15 Olympic training bases. Despite this, Ukrainian athletes continue to train and compete for Olympic licenses.

Participation of Russian athletes at the Olympics in Paris

Despite Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee has allowed citizens of Belarus and Russia to participate in the sporting event, but in a neutral status. They were prohibited from participating in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris.

Recently, the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine announced that recommendations have been developed for Ukrainian athletes regarding contact with Russian and Belarusian opponents during the Olympic Games.