This was reported by Vadym Filashkin, Head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration and Head of the Regional Military Administration.
“I met with the Donetsk region’s sports community—champions and medalists of international competitions, coaches, athlete-instructors from the regional reserve sports team, and employees of physical education facilities.
I presented letters of appreciation from the Regional State Administration, certificates for monetary rewards, and awards to the best athletes and coaches of January and March 2026, as well as sports uniforms to the instructors.
It was a special pleasure to present the “Master of Sports of Ukraine” certificates to three of our athletes.
We spoke openly: about needs, motivation, results, and the Donetsk region. Our athletes are people who persevere and win despite everything.
We support them systematically: starting January 1, 80 athletes and 30 coaches are receiving scholarships, and starting in February, 20 young athlete-instructors are receiving salaries.
In addition, this year we have increased rewards for international achievements and added payments for youth categories.
Thank you to everyone who brings glory to Donetsk Oblast and Ukraine. Let’s work together!” - emphasized Vadym Filashkin.