The Ukrainian sports community has suffered another heavy loss in connection with the war against the Russian Federation. Athlete Vladimir Androshchuk died in battles near Bakhmut.

The sad news was announced by the Acting President of the Athletics Federation of Ukraine Evgeny Pronin.

" Just recently, we saw Vladimir in the athletics sectors. Sincere condolences to family, friends and loved ones. Glory to all the athletes who died for the freedom of Ukraine! Glory to all Ukrainian heroes! "

Note that Vladimir was only 22 years old.. Prior to the start of the full-scale Russian invasion, he repeatedly became the winner of track and field starts in Ukraine, represented our country at international competitions.

Androshchuk in 2018 joined the national team for the European Championship U-18 in athletics, and in 2019 he won the decathlon at the Ukrainian Championship U-20. In 2020, Volodymyr also represented Ukraine at the U-20 European Championship, where he finished sixth in the modern pentathlon..

Earlier it was reported that in battles with Russian invaders near Bakhmut, the owner of the World Cup in MMA, Eduard Kostritsa, died.