Ukrainian schoolboy and young boxer Mark Komarov from a temporarily occupied Energodar refused to represent Russia at international competitions, despite pressure and direct threats. On June 5, the ninete -grader was awarded the state award of the Maybutnes of Ukraine on the shown stability and civil position..

According to the Department of Education and Science of the Zaporizhzhya Region, Mark tried to impose performances under the flag of an aggressor country after a full-scale invasion. The occupation authorities threatened to separate the boy and grandmother if he refuses to cooperate. Despite this, the young athlete remained faithful to his country.

Before the beginning of a full -scale invasion, Mark lived with his grandmother in Energodar, studied at the gymnasium No. 2 and was actively engaged in boxing. After the capture of the city, he, together with his family, was forced to leave his home and now lives in the city of Neteshin, Khmelnitsky region, where he continues to train.

" He is a Ukrainian who, despite the pressure and threats, refused to conquer medals for the aggressor state, ”said Lyudmila Bukharin, director of the Department of Education. According to her, Mark has a great sports future in Ukraine.