Every year, on the second Saturday of September, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Physical Culture and Sports, a holiday for athletes, coaches, industry professionals and everyone who chooses an active and healthy lifestyle.
In today's military realities, any sporting activity gives vital energy, inspiration, good mood and strengthens the strength of the spirit. After all, mass sports is the foundation of a healthy and resilient nation!
The international achievements of Donetsk Oblast athletes in the Ukrainian national teams in various sports once again prove to the world the endurance and indomitability of the Ukrainian people. In particular, in 2025, in addition to numerous achievements at the World and European Championships, representatives of the region performed well at the XII World Games, winning 3 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals. We are proud of everyone who makes the flag of Ukraine fly victoriously on the world stage and the national anthem sound!
In Donetsk Oblast, we continue to create conditions for raising a healthy and strong future generation. Regional municipal institutions and sports schools operate as usual, scholarships are paid monthly to the best athletes and coaches, athletes-instructors of the Donetsk regional reserve sports team receive salaries, and international achievements are rewarded with one-time cash prizes.
Our sincere gratitude goes to the athletes, coaches, teachers and everyone who, despite the difficulties, preserves and develops the glorious sports traditions of Donetsk Oblast and Ukraine. Our champions are an example of courage and inspiration!
On the occasion of the Day of Physical Culture and Sports, I wish you all inexhaustible inspiration, unwavering faith in your own strength and success in realizing your highest goals!
Together we are bringing new victories - sports and national ones - closer!