It is important for the Government to support the development of adaptive sports: Yulia Svyrydenko

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko visited the Invasport Sports Center in Vinnytsia, where facilities have been created to promote physical activity for people with disabilities. Since 2024, the center has become one of the hubs for the development of veteran sports in the region. Here, sections for sitting volleyball, archery, para-cycling, amputee soccer, judo, para-rowing, and powerlifting have been opened for veterans who became disabled as a result of combat operations.

Today, about fifty veterans train here regularly.

“I met the guys at archery and triathlon training sessions, as well as the sitting volleyball team. It is important for the Government to support the development of adaptive sports. There is a compensation program for veterans’ sports activities, under which more than 450,000 applications totaling UAH 607 million were submitted in just the first two quarters,” said the Head of Government.

A unified system for nationwide trials and competitions has also been introduced, with 100 different events scheduled for this year. Training programs in adaptive sports are being developed, particularly at the research and training center in Borodianka.

Ukrainian veterans regularly represent the country at international competitions, and the Government supports their preparation for these events.

“The development of veteran sports is part of the system for helping our male and female defenders adapt to civilian life after service. It includes employment opportunities, grants for starting a business, healthcare, and support from specialists,” noted Yulia Svyrydenko.

More programs and opportunities for veterans can be found at: https://veteranpro.gov.ua/