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Veteran sports are a key part of helping our defenders recover physically and mentally.
The Veterans Family Games sports competition kicked off in Kryvyi Rih. Nearly 1,000 veterans, combatants, and their families have already taken part in the family sports competition.
The city authorities have adapted some sports to help rehabilitate soldiers returning from the war.
Veterans can take free training in 11 sports. Over 2,000 people have been referred for swimming lessons.
Iryna Vereshchuk visited a sports facility that helps veterans with rehab.
The Vice Prime Minister thanked the staff for helping veterans and their families.