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Among those present at the opening were the President of the Ukrainian Association of Football, Andriy Shevchenko, and reigning undisputed heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk.
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“Football helps a lot both physically and mentally. It's great that these championships are now running in the country. You meet guys just like you—who fought there and are now fighting here.”
– Stanislav, veteran, Shakhtar Stalevi
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The winner will represent Ukraine in the Champions League of the European Amputee Football Federation in 2026.
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“As a former ballroom dancer, I used to only dance with my partner. Here, it’s a team sport, and it’s completely different. You feel a strong level of support.”
– Karyna, student, AMP Vinnytsia
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Ten teams from regions across the country—from Lviv to Kharkiv—are taking part in the Championship.
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The tournament will run until December, with Kyiv hosting the first round.
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