Manko says previous impressive medal hauls have raised respect for disabled people in Ukraine
PARIS – The Paris Paralympics are hugely significant for powerhouses Ukraine as great performances can help maimed veterans come to terms with their new circumstances, Tokyo fencing silver medallist Artem Manko told AFP.
Hence why Manko says it is imperative he and his teammates maintain Ukraine's pre-eminence when the Paralympics begin on Wednesday – they finished third in the medals table in Rio and sixth in Tokyo. "That is really important right now as there are a lot of injured soldiers without legs, hands and in wheelchairs.The challenge facing the Ukrainians though is many have had to cope with hugely disrupted preparations, just like many of their compatriots who experience hardship just going about their daily lives.
While the 20-year-old told AFP she was looking forward to her second Games – "the second big start in life" – she adds preparations have been tough. The 29-year-old, who says making history for her country in being crowned world champion in 2022 "brings tears to my eyes and gives me goosebumps", moved to France shortly after the invasion and lacked a sparring partner.
"This is a sore subject for me, in fact, normally I don't talk about this to anyone. When leaving the country, leaving my family, I realised I was repeating the fate of my parents, this is very unpleasant.
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