New Initiatives for Veterans: Adaptive Clubs in Odesa
Starting February 1, 2025, Odesa will launch eight adaptive clubs as part of the project «Active Parks – Unstoppable». These centers are designed to assist in the physical and psychological recovery of war veterans, their families, and individuals with disabilities.
For inquiries, please contact Oleksandr Miroshnychenko at tel.: (097)5240152.
Additionally, these groups can join free training sessions at the Odesa running club. The sessions are led by Tetiana Belovol, a multiple champion and medalist of Ukraine in half-marathon and participant in world and European championships in the 1500 meters.
The location is Odesa, Health Route (AlfaGravity site). Trainings occur every Saturday and Sunday from 09:00 to 10:00. Contact person – Oleksandr Kolomiiets, tel.: (066)4367872; Vitalii Belovol, tel.: +380509746737.
Moreover, the city has a successful Nordic walking club to promote a healthy lifestyle and physical activity among residents. Contact person - Denys Shabrat, tel.: +380632821534.
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The project of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine «Active Parks: Barrier-Free Leisure Locations» is being implemented within the framework of the National Strategy for Creating Barrier-Free Spaces in Ukraine, initiated by Olena Zelenska.
