This was reported by Vadym Filashkin, Head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration and Chief of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration.
For the participants, the tournament was an opportunity to come together, feel supported, experience teamwork, enjoy the spirit of competition, and draw strength from their community.
Veteran sports are one of the areas that require consistent development. They help veterans recover, maintain physical fitness, regain confidence, build new social connections, and move forward after the hardships of war.
It is important that veterans, active servicemembers, and their families have more opportunities like this—for sports, communication, rehabilitation, and active living.
"I thank the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, the regional veterans' sports club SKHID, the Donetsk Region Table Tennis Federation, our partners, and everyone who contributed to organizing this tournament.
I also thank our veterans and servicemembers for their courage, strength, and inspiring example.
I wish all participants fair competition, positive emotions, and many new victories," Vadym Filashkin emphasized.