"Victory of the Unconquered" in Ivano-Frankivsk: almost 300 veterans took part in the all-Ukrainian sports event
A large-scale sports event for war veterans, “Victory of the Unconquered,” was held in Ivano-Frankivsk, organized by the Strongman Federation of Ukraine in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine and the Ivano-Frankivsk City Council. Almost 300 war veterans from 20 regions of Ukraine took part in the competition. In parallel, competitions for cadets of military institutions under the Strongman program were also held.
Before the start of the veteran competitions, the “StrongWorkout” site was solemnly opened — a joint initiative of the Strongman Federation of Ukraine, the Bukovel tourist complex, and the Ivano-Frankivsk City Council. “StrongWorkout” is an almost full-fledged open-air sports hall where townspeople and veterans can train as effectively as possible. There are plans to open a total of six such sites in the communities of Ivano-Frankivsk region.
During the personal veteran competitions “Victory of the Invincible” in Ivano-Frankivsk, tournaments in bench press, rowing on the “Concept-2” simulator, air bike, kettlebell snatch and invastrong were held.
“The Strongman Federation is today a true leader in conducting adaptive sports competitions. It is very important to create decent conditions for veterans to participate in sports events. Adaptive sports can improve their physical condition, mental health and improve the quality of life of these people,” commented Matviy Bidny, Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine.
“We are very pleased that the Strongman Federation of Ukraine constantly holds veteran competitions in Ivano-Frankivsk and in our region. This is a very important mission to show respect, gratitude and support for our defenders. For my part, I want to confirm that we are always happy for war veterans — our heroes, and will continue to support the holding of veteran competitions in Ivano-Frankivsk,” said Ruslan Martsynkiv, Mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk.
“On my own behalf and on behalf of the organizing committee of the Strongman Federation of Ukraine, I want to say that we are very happy that you all came here together and each individually to these competitions, and to thank you for being with us in this process — the process of rehabilitation through physical culture and sports,” said Vasyl Virastyuk, Honorary President of the Strongman Federation of Ukraine.
The main goal of the competitions is to promote the strengthening of the patriotic spirit in society by involving military personnel, war veterans and persons discharged from military service, service in law enforcement agencies, who suffered injuries, wounds or illnesses during or as a result of performing their duties in a combat zone.
Organizers of the veteran competition “Victory of the Invincible”: NGO “Federation of Strongmen of Ukraine”, Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine and Ivano-Frankivsk City Council. General partner of the 2025 competition season – TC “Bukovel”. Main media partner of the competition: 1+1 media together with UNIAN news agency and 2+2 TV channel.
