The Ukrainian national team won 43 medals at the Marine Corps & Air Force Trials 2026 international sports competition in the United States, according to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs.
“The Ukrainian team, which included 13 male veterans and two female veterans, showed one of the best results of the competition, winning 43 medals. The defenders won 27 gold medals in running, swimming, powerlifting, discus throwing, shot put, cycling, and rowing, as well as a team gold medal in volleyball,” the ministry said in a statement.
In addition, the team won eight silver medals and two team silver medals in wheelchair rugby and archery, as well as six bronze medals in running, discus, shooting, and swimming.
The Marine Corps & Air Force Trials is one of the key international tournaments for military personnel and veterans after injuries, bringing together participants from different countries. Along with Ukraine, partner teams from Canada, Australia, and Great Britain were also invited to participate.
As reported, the Ukrainian national team won a record 76 medals at the United States Air Force Trials 2024 sports competition in Las Vegas (USA).
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