New Clubs for Veterans and People with Disabilities Open in Odesa
Starting February 1, 2025, Odesa will see the opening of eight adaptive clubs as part of the initiative «Active Parks – Unstoppable». These centers are designed to promote the physical and psychological recovery of war veterans, their families, and people with disabilities.
Contact person - Oleksandr Miroshnychenko, phone: (097)5240152.
Moreover, the mentioned categories of citizens can participate in free trainings at the Odesa running club. The sessions are led by multiple-time champion and prize-winner of Ukraine in half-marathon, as well as participant in world and European championships, Tetiana Belovol.
Location - Odesa, Health Route (AlfaGravity site). Training sessions are held every Saturday and Sunday from 09:00 to 10:00. Contact person – Oleksandr Kolomiyets, phone: (066)4367872; Vitaliy Belovol, phone: +380509746737.
Additionally, a Nordic walking club is successfully operating in the city to promote a healthy lifestyle and physical activity among Odesa residents. Contact person - Denys Shabrat, phone: +380632821534.
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The project of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine «Active Parks: Barrier-Free Leisure Locations» is being implemented within the framework of the National Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Space in Ukraine, initiated by Olena Zelenska.
