During the event, memorandums of cooperation were signed, including one between the NGO “Judo Federation of Ukraine,” represented by President Mykhailo Anatoliyovych Koshlyak, and the All-Ukrainian Trade Union of Military Personnel, Law Enforcement Employees, and Combat Veterans, represented by Chairman Oleksandr Svystula.
The purpose of this partnership is to provide military personnel and veterans with access to judo sections and regular training, where they can find strength, mutual support, rehabilitation, and motivation through sport.
The event was also supported by:
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representatives of the Odesa City Military Administration — Olga Lozova and Nadiya Zadorozhna
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Vadym Vitaliyovych Shypulin — head of the Odesa Regional Organization of the All-Ukrainian Trade Union of Defenders
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Oleksii Morozov — head of the NGO “Barrier-Free”
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Anna Kolisnichenko — head of the NGO “Guarantee of the Future”
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Bohdan Hryhorovych Kopchatov — military veteran, Ukrainian champion in adaptive judo
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Andrii Shevchenko — military veteran, Ukrainian champion in adaptive judo
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Yaroslav Kaletiuk — head of the Adaptive Judo Commission of the Judo Federation of Ukraine
Each of the above contributed to creating the necessary conditions and opportunities to make the “Adaptive Judo” project a reality.
The All-Ukrainian Trade Union of Defenders, for its part, ensured the regional implementation of this project, enabling its scaling and the establishment of adaptive judo sections across Ukraine.
The event brought together numerous military personnel and journalists, to whom the leaders of the partner organizations personally presented the joint initiative and its potential.
The program included:
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a press conference for media representatives
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a presentation of the “Adaptive Judo” program
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an open training session for all interested defenders
“Adaptive Judo” is not just about sport. It is about fostering an inclusive environment, showing respect for the experience of defenders, and demonstrating a strong example of cooperation between public organizations, sports federations, and the military and veteran community.
Together, we are creating a space where sport becomes a path to strength and unity.
