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Ukrainians Travel From Embattled Home To Fight On 'Athletic Front' At Paralympics


Ukrainians Travel From Embattled Home To Fight On 'Athletic Front' At Paralympics
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When the Paralympic Games open in Paris on August 28, Ukrainian athletes will be ready to compete for gold. But with limited flights leaving Ukraine, the men's sitting volleyball team had to spend several days crossing Europe by train. The players include veterans who were wounded in combat, current active-duty soldiers, and others for whom the war at home adds extra motivation to win medals for their country.

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