The Second Ukrainian Strongman Championship for Veterans

3.3.2026

On February 27–28, the 2nd Ukrainian Strongman Championship for Veterans, dedicated to the memory of the fallen volunteers, was held in Kyiv.

During two days, athletes from different regions of the country competed in disciplines that require not only physical strength, but also endurance, concentration, and character. The championship brought together veterans from a wide range of nosological categories — from participants with minor injuries to athletes with amputations, spinal injuries, vision impairments, and those who compete in wheelchairs.

Despite the difficult conditions and busy schedule of veteran competitions in Ukraine, the championship was attended by 140 athletes from all regions, competing in 25 categories. It was not just a tournament of strength — it was a manifestation of the indomitable spirit and support of our defenders through sport.

OUR RESULTS

• Ihor Luhanskyi — 2nd place, 1st year student of the faculty
• Dmytro Iholkin — 2nd place, graduate of the faculty
• Volodymyr Savostianov — 1st place, graduate of the faculty
• Yevhen Nastenko — 1st place, graduate of the faculty
• Vitaliii Herasymov — 1st place, graduate of the faculty

The students and graduates of the Faculty of Health Care and Sports once again proved that true strength is measured not by circumstances, but by inner strength.

THE FACULTY — IN THE MANAGEMENT, ORGANIZATION AND JUDGING OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP

It is important that representatives of the Faculty of Health Care and Sports were involved not only as participants, but also as a team that ensured the championship at a high level.

Chief judge of the championship: Oleksandr Volodymyrovych  Dubovoi — Dean of the Faculty of Health and Sports

International category judge: Volodymyr Volodymyrovych Dubovoi — Doctor of Philosophy, Senior Lecturer

Championship organizer: Valerii Nadarovych Hazaiev  — Faculty lecturer

Secretariat: Daria Oleksandrivna Sipakova  — Deputy Dean, Lecturer

Volodymyr Starchenko — Faculty graduate

Assistant of the judging panel: Volodymyr  Dubovoi — 3rd year student

In fact, our faculty was represented at the championship at all levels — from the pedestal to the organizational headquarters and the refereeing corps.

During the opening of the championship, the memory of the fallen Heroes was honored with a minute of silence. This start became a symbol of support for war veterans and another proof that sport helps restore strength — physical and moral.

Faculty of Health Care and Sports is more than a faculty.

This is a team of professionals, leaders, and winners.

This is the force that shapes Ukrainian sport today.

Faculty of Health Care and Sports