Amid a full-scale Russian military invasion, the sports sector of the Donetsk region continues to operate and provide opportunities for physical education and sports. Children’s and youth sports schools, as well as other specialized institutions of Donetsk oblast that have been relocated to safer regions of Ukraine, are conducting training sessions to help children and adults stay in shape, develop their skills, and reach new athletic heights.
A wide range of sports programs in various disciplines is available to internally displaced persons from the Donetsk region.
The current list, posted on the Donetsk regional state administration’s website, currently covers 155 locations in 58 settlements across Ukraine: https://dn.gov.ua/korisna-informaciya-dlya-vpo/perelik-sportivnih-sekcij-dlya-vpo-donechchini.
The information is constantly updated in line with changes in the operations of sports facilities and the emergence of new training locations.
To make it easier to find the nearest sports school, a Google map has also been created with locations for IDPs of the Donetsk region: http://surl.li/svyfgy.
Physical activity is especially important in today’s challenging circumstances. Regular exercise helps improve health, restore inner balance, and reduce stress and emotional tension. At the same time, sports build endurance and perseverance, boost energy, and bring positive emotions.
Choose activities you enjoy, join the Donetsk region’s sports community, and stay active despite all the challenges!