On October 26, 2025, Vinnytsia hosted the National Sports Competition “Veterans Games” in CrossFit, which brought together about 120 participants from various regions of Ukraine. The event was attended by the Minister for Veterans Affairs of Ukraine, Nataliia Kalmykova.
Representatives of the war veterans’ team training at the Dnipro State University of Internal Affairs demonstrated a high level of preparation and a strong will to win.
DSUIA was represented in the competition by Serhii Prokopenko, Viacheslav Panin, Artem Formaliov, Ivan Zmiievskyi, and Bohdan Demchenko.
The team’s success resulted from consistent training sessions held at DSUIA to support the physical and psychological rehabilitation of veterans. CrossFit, as an adaptive sport in the “Veterans Games,” promotes the recovery of physical strength, endurance, and coordination after injuries. These exercises can be easily adjusted to the individual capabilities of each participant. Through teamwork and the competitive spirit, CrossFit also fosters socialization, helping veterans regain confidence and a sense of belonging.
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