Former captain of the Ukrainian national water polo team Yevgeny Obedinsky died in Mariupol.

This was announced by the honored coach of Ukraine and the father of the athlete Alexander Obedinsky on Facebook.

" A bright and kind man, father of three children. He was a sympathetic son, brother, father, friend, excellent athlete, master of sports, repeated champion of Ukraine as part of the Ilyichevets team, captain of the national team of Ukraine.

He was a great lover of life, never gave up, never complained about life, no matter how hard it was for him.. He always had one answer: don't worry dad, I can handle it..

We had a very warm and trusting relationship, and we treated each other with love.. Terrible pain and irreparable loss. Blessed memory, the kingdom of heaven to my son Zhenya,"

It is worth noting that in December, Evgeny Obedinsky underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor..

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Earlier, the mayor of Mariupol announced the genocide of Ukrainians, which is committed by Russian troops..