The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, sparked by Russia’s unprovoked invasion in February 2022, has not only wrought devastation on the nation’s infrastructure and population but has also cast a long shadow over its Olympic sports community. As Ukraine grapples with the harrowing realities of war, its athletes and sports professionals face unparalleled challenges, with their dreams and aspirations hanging in the balance. In addition, this conflict has left its mark on the nation’s sports landscape, with significant damage inflicted on infrastructure, athletes displaced, and training schedules disrupted. Despite these challenges, the upcoming Paris Olympics serve as a beacon of hope for Ukrainian athletes, offering them a platform to showcase their resilience and talent to the world. Their participation not only underscores the transcendent power of sports but also fosters unity across borders in the face of adversity. As Ukrainian athletes prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, they confront both symbolic significance and practical hurdles. Amidst the turmoil of war, they strive to rebuild and represent their nation with pride and resilience on the global stage. As of 15 March 2024, Ukraine holds 58 licenses for the Olympics across 17 sports, with swimming, athletics and shooting each boasting 8 licenses. Football leads with 18 athlete representations.1 This stands in contrast to the 158 licenses the Ukrainian national team held for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, highlighting the impact of the conflict on sports participation.2 This commentary aims to raise awareness regarding the many challenges experienced by Ukrainian athletes, the complexity and questions of Russian athlete participation in the Olympic Games and the priorities to rebuild the Ukrainian sports infrastructure. The …

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重建梦想：在战争中优先满足乌克兰奥林匹克运动的需求

2022 年 2 月俄罗斯无端入侵引发的乌克兰持续冲突不仅对该国的基础设施和人口造成了破坏，还给该国的奥林匹克体育界蒙上了长长的阴影。当乌克兰努力应对战争的残酷现实时，其运动员和体育专业人士面临着前所未有的挑战，他们的梦想和抱负悬而未决。此外，这场冲突给该国的体育界留下了深刻的印记，基础设施遭到严重破坏，运动员流离失所，训练计划被打乱。尽管面临这些挑战，即将举行的巴黎奥运会仍成为乌克兰运动员的希望灯塔，为他们提供了一个向世界展示韧性和才华的平台。他们的参与不仅彰显了体育的超凡力量，也促进了逆境中的跨国团结。当乌克兰运动员备战 2024 年巴黎奥运会时，他们面临着象征意义和实际障碍。在战争的动荡中，他们努力重建并在全球舞台上以自豪和坚韧的态度代表自己的国家。截至2024年3月15日，乌克兰拥有17个项目的58个奥运会许可证，其中游泳、田径和射击各拥有8个许可证。足球界以 18 名运动员代表领先。1 这与乌克兰国家队为 2020 年东京奥运会持有的 158 份参赛资格形成鲜明对比，突显了冲突对体育参与的影响。2 本评论旨在提高人们对乌克兰国家队所经历的诸多挑战的认识。乌克兰运动员、俄罗斯运动员参加奥运会的复杂性和问题以及重建乌克兰体育基础设施的优先事项。这 …