Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman attended Ukrainian Team Rio-2016 Farewell Ceremony.

Sending off Ukrainian athletes, Volodymyr Groysman pointed out: "When we look at them, we see - they are strong, professional, they have the support of Ukrainians, all of us, because they glorify sport, our country. They deserve to be winners."

"I am sure that our athletes will return with the victory," the Prime Minister underlined.

According to him, today, "on this moving day", Ukrainian athletes begin their journey towards "victory at the Olympics, which is very important in the life of every athlete."

Volodymyr Groysman noted that 10,500 athletes from more than 200 countries will compete at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. "But we will definitely win and achieve the best results," he assured.

The Prime Minister wished all the members of the Ukrainian team success, prosperity and victory in the difficult struggle at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

"Everyone on this stage is a real hero. I firmly believe that they will do their job well, and we will be waiting for them with the victory," said Volodymyr Groysman.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine handed over the national flag of Ukraine to the members of the Olympic team, eleven-time medalist of World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, Hanna Rizatdinova and Olympic medalist in diving Illya Kvasha.