Ukrainian biathlete Yulia Zhuravok announced her pregnancy on Instagram.

The 25-year-old athlete noted that she does not plan to tie up with sports.

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I am incredibly happy that we will have a baby in our family, but this does not mean that I plan to leave the sport.. I am very motivated and already looking forward to being able to play for our national team again. Enjoy life and enjoy every moment of it "

Yulia is the European mixed relay champion in biathlon and two-time world champion among juniors..

The new biathlon season starts on November 27 in Kontiolahti (Finland).