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Sport

New Opportunities for Veterans and Disabled Individuals in Odesa

Starting from February 1, 2025, Odesa will inaugurate eight adaptive clubs under the project «Active Parks – Unstoppable». These centers are designed for the physical and psychological recovery of war veterans, their families, and individuals with disabilities.

Contact person - Oleksandr Miroshnichenko, phone: (097)5240152.

Additionally, the mentioned groups can participate in free training sessions at the running club in Odesa. The training is led by multiple champion and prize winner of Ukraine in half-marathon, Tetyana Belovol, who has also competed in world and European championships.

Location - Odesa, Health Trail (AlfaGravity site). Training sessions are held every Saturday and Sunday from 09:00 to 10:00. Contact persons – Oleksandr Kolomiiets, phone: (066)4367872; Vitaliy Belovol, phone: +380509746737.

Moreover, a Nordic walking club is successfully operating in the city to promote a healthy lifestyle and physical activity among Odesa residents. Contact person - Denys Shabrat, phone: +380632821534.

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The project of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine «Active Parks: Barrier-Free Leisure Locations» is being implemented within the framework of the National Strategy for the Creation of a Barrier-Free Space in Ukraine, initiated by Olena Zelenska.