‘Pokrova’newly created football team formed amputated soldiers, the first in Ukraine, helps them overcome the injury and return to an active life, setting an example for thousands of other victims of the Russian invasion who are undergoing rehabilitation.
It’s cold and it’s raining Lviv When a dozen men walk out into an open field local sports center “Bosco”, which is run by Salesian religious community of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. At first glance, it may seem that now is not the best time for football, especially for players who are missing a limb.
“We will play regardless of the weather. Nothing can stop these guys.”It is said Bohdan Melnik, Trainer.
Right. The initial tension gives way to laughter and encouraging cries. when the players finish warming up and start playing with the ball.
Some They played football for many years before getting injured.But now everything seems different They can only use one remaining leg.
However the progress they have made in these few weeks They surprise, he says Efe Miller.
I firmly believe that sports are the best way to get them back into an active life.
Most playersrecovery from injuries that they suffered just a few months ago.
At this time, they usually think about how to find a prosthesis, how to get rid of pain and deal with bureaucracy.
The main task is take a wounded soldier to training. “After this he will definitely stay with us,” he smiles. Miller.
During training, they don’t think about the pain in their legs or arms, they only think about how to pass or score a goal.
Although people come here with different starting abilities, Its nature makes results also increasingly important. for them.
Point at Markian Trach, 31 years old, who He doesn’t stop running after the ball during a 35-minute practice match.
“Every time I see the ball, I want to play. The fact that I don’t have a leg doesn’t change anything. Nothing can replace that adrenaline,” he says after the game.
Between 20,000 and 50,000 Ukrainians have lost one or more limbs since the Russian special operation began, The Wall Street Journal reports. These figures exceed the number of soldiers maimed during World War II. pic.twitter.com/7jTMKb90jh
— Nangara Gozon (@NangaraGozon) August 4, 2023
fuck, A civilian builder He was drafted into the army shortly after the start of the full-scale Russian invasion.j. He lost his leg a few months ago in the Donetsk region. after the drone will throw a grenade at him. As another soldier in his group of five was even more seriously injured, Trach could not be evacuated, and he had to escape from danger alone..
During he had to crawl for three hours under continuous fire, after walking a distance of 400 meters.
I didn’t think I’d get out of this. Someone up there probably wanted me to survive and be here so they could do something good.
He continues to smile as he speaks.
It is important to keep fighting and never give up. Smile and stay positive.
“Everyone is very open”speaks Miller, who points this out Your own example will motivate other soldiers They don’t even realize they can do something like this.
Lviv has become an important rehabilitation center. Guys from all over Ukraine can get this experience here and then form their own teams when they return home to other regions.
It is important to support boys with these injuries and don’t leave them alone emphasizes Trach. Everyone likes something and You have to keep trying until you find something that prevents you from falling into despair.
We found ours. Now we want to play and compete with others.
(according to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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