Pickleball is gaining popularity among veterans, aiding their return to active life and social integration.
In Odesa, in the Peresyp district, the first training session of this sport was held for veterans and their spouses. Representatives from the Department of Veterans Affairs of the Odesa City Council also attended the event.
Pickleball combines elements of tennis and badminton and is highly inclusive, open to people of all physical fitness levels.
The training was conducted by veteran Mykhailo Zymin, who initiated the inclusion of pickleball into rehabilitation programs.
«We continue to support initiatives aimed at developing veteran policies in close cooperation with the community and the veterans themselves,» said the director of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Volodymyr Yermakov.