KYIV - Ukraine launched a new postage stamp to support its Olympic athletes as it sent its smallest-ever national team to the Paris Games amid the war with Russia which is nearing the 29-month mark. Only 140 Ukrainian athletes will compete at the Olympic Games in Paris, the smallest number in the history of Ukraine's participation in the Games.
A poster shows the design of Ukraine's 2024 Olympics postal stamp issued by Ukrposhta Ukrainian Postal Service during its presentation at the Olympic House in Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 19, 2024.KYIV - Ukraine launched a new postage stamp to support its Olympic athletes as it sent its smallest-ever national team to the Paris Games amid the war with Russia which is nearing the 29-month mark.
Russia's invasion killed athletes and coaches, forced many to flee the fighting and damaged sports facilities. Frequent air raid alerts and extended power blackouts caused by Russian bombardments interrupt training. "These conditions made us stronger and we are ready to show the whole world that despite everything we are Ukrainians, and we are unbreakable as the Ukrainian nation."
Data from Ukraine's Sports Ministry showed that 479 athletes and coaches have been killed since the start of Russia's invasion in February 2022. More than 500 sports facilities have been destroyed, including 15 Olympic training bases.
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