Paris Hosts Pre-Olympic Protest Honoring 488 Fallen Ukrainian Athletes

Jul 14, 2024, 12:58 PM

A peaceful pre-Olympic protest was held in Paris on July 13, 2024, to honor Ukrainian athletes who died as a result of the war with Russia. The rally commemorated 488 Ukrainian athletes, including 20 Olympic and gold champions, who have been killed since the full-scale invasion began. The demonstration saw the participation of more than a thousand people and was organized by French supporters in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine. The event was reported by AP.