On Saturday, the European Week of Sports officially started in Kyiv, the Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine Matviy Bidny, President of the National Olympic Committee Vadym Gutzait and representatives of diplomatic missions took part in the solemn opening. informs press service of the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Telegram.
“This is a great opportunity not only to improve your health, but also to show the whole world that Ukrainians are strong in spirit and body,” Matvyi Bidny emphasized.
It is reported that from September 20 to 29 in seven cities of Ukraine – Kyiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Uzhhorod, Poltava, Ternopil, Chernivtsi and Khmelnytskyi – physical culture and health events will take place. This year features both Olympic and non-Olympic sports: athletics, judo, basketball, rugby, kayaking, karate and mixed martial arts.
The event was organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine together with the state institution “Sports for All”, with the support of the “Active Parks” program of the President of Ukraine, NOC of Ukraine and the #BeActive initiative.
