230 veterans took part in the All-Ukrainian tournament for war veterans “Strong Ukrainians”

The Strongman Federation of Ukraine, together with the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine and with the assistance of the Irpin City Council, held the All-Ukrainian tournament for war veterans “Strong People of Ukraine”, stage IV, which took place in the city of Irpin, Kyiv region, on June 14, 2025. We remind you that the competitions are held with the media support of 1+1 media, 2+2 and UNIAN.

Traditional sports disciplines, in which 230 tournament participants from 20 regions of Ukraine competed, in the city of Irpin were individual exercises: bench press (60 and 100 kg among men, 30 and 50 kg among women), rowing on the “Concept-2” simulator for 100 meters, air bike and snatch of a kettlebell weighing 16 and 24 kg. Participants in inclusive competitions are war veterans, military personnel, and representatives of law enforcement agencies. bench press, rowing on the "Concept-2" simulator, air bike, kettlebell snatch and invastrong. Also, a charity fair was implemented as part of the event with the support of the Irpin City Council.

The main goal of the competition is to further strengthen the patriotic spirit in society by involving military personnel, war veterans and persons discharged from military service, law enforcement officers who suffered injuries, wounds or illnesses during or as a result of their duties in a combat zone in sports.

Also, the NGO "Federation of Strongmen of Ukraine" today signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Irpin sports clubs "Riots", "ReForma fitness", "SK Brama Irpin", "Sports club Boyova Zhaba", NGO "Veteran.space.irpin" and the Irpin center "Veteran Space", within the framework of the "TrenVet" project, which aims to provide regular training and sports rehabilitation of war veterans on a free basis.

Organizers: NGO "Strongman Federation of Ukraine", Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine with the assistance of Irpin City Council and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. General partner of the competition season

2025 - TC "Bukovel". Main media partner of the competition: 1+1 media together with UNIAN news agency and 2+2 TV channel.

Nosology groups of participants:

R0 – mild injury of one arm (mild injuries of both arms) – without limitation of functionality;

R1 – amputation or severe injury of one arm (mild injuries of both arms);

R2 – amputation or severe injury of both arms, affecting the functionality of the limbs;

N0 – mild injury of one leg (mild injuries of both legs) – without limitation of movement;

N1 – amputation (below the knee) or severe injury of one leg (limitation of movement on the legs);

N1.1 – amputation (above the knee) of one leg;

N2 – amputation or severe injury of both legs (limitation of movement on the legs);

N2.2. – amputation or severe injury of both legs above the knee;

S1 – loss of vision by more than 80%;

W0 – spinal injuries affecting gait;

W1 – wheelchair athlete or spinal injury related to movement;

H1 – practically healthy athletes with minor injuries and wounds;

H2 – athletes without amputations and severe injuries, but with significant damage to internal organs.