Ukraine lost young player, lost his life in war against Russia, broken dream of getting medal. Ukrainian decathlon star Volodymyr Androshchuk dies in battle against Russian soldiers paris olympics

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TV9 Bharatvarsh | Edited By: Riya Kasana

Updated on: Feb 06, 2023 | 4:49 PM

Many players of Ukraine are participating in the war against Russia like a soldier. This also included their decathlon athlete Volodymyr Androschuk

Even though the news of war between Russia and Ukraine has disappeared from TV and newspapers, people are still falling prey to this war. Leaving their work, their dreams, the people of Ukraine are fighting for their country in this battle. One such talented athlete was Volodymyr Androschuk who laid down his life for the country. (Defence Ministry Twitter)

  Androschuk, 22, was a decathlon athlete.  He achieved a lot of success at the national level.  He had a chance to participate in the Olympic Games to be held in Paris next year but this could not happen.  (Defence Ministry Twitter)

Androschuk, 22, was a decathlon athlete. He achieved a lot of success at the national level. He had a chance to participate in the Olympic Games to be held in Paris next year but this could not happen. (Defence Ministry Twitter)

  Androschuk left his sport and joined the army.  He was fighting for the country and on January 25, he became a victim of Russian soldiers in Bukhat and had to lose his life.  The Defense Department of Ukraine confirmed Androschuk's death on social media.  (Instagram of Volodymyr Androshchuk)

Androschuk left his sport and joined the army. He was fighting for the country and on January 25, he became a victim of Russian soldiers in Bukhat and had to lose his life. The Defense Department of Ukraine confirmed Androschuk’s death on social media. (Instagram of Volodymyr Androshchuk)

  Androschuk was cremated on Saturday with military protocol in which many people took part.  The Defense Minister said on this occasion that his country has lost a hero who could have brought medals for the country in the upcoming Olympic Games.  (Instagram of Volodymyr Androshchuk)

Androschuk was cremated on Saturday with military protocol in which many people took part. The Defense Minister said on this occasion that his country has lost a hero who could have brought medals for the country in the upcoming Olympic Games. (Instagram of Volodymyr Androshchuk)

Androscuch isn't the only player taking part in the fight.  Apart from them, boxer Lomachiko, heavyweight champion Oleksandr and footballer Vasil Kravets are also playing the role of soldiers in this war.  (Instagram of Volodymyr Androshchuk)

Androscuch isn’t the only player taking part in the fight. Apart from them, boxer Lomachiko, heavyweight champion Oleksandr and footballer Vasil Kravets are also playing the role of soldiers in this war. (Instagram of Volodymyr Androshchuk)

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