Since the beginning of the current year, Ukraine's sports community has been actively working to enhance its readiness for emergencies. As part of a joint project by the FAST and Favbet Foundation teams, over 1800 coaches and athletes from all regions of the country will undergo training in modern first aid methods.
Results of the first stage
During January-February, the first stage of training took place, during which experienced FAST instructors conducted 10 sessions for 212 participants. The program included representatives of sports such as artistic gymnastics, weightlifting and athletics, judo, rowing, Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling.
During the training, athletes and coaches learned methods for stopping critical bleeding, providing assistance to unconscious individuals, and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. These skills can be crucial in situations where every second counts.
Further cooperation between FAST and Favbet Foundation: Project support and scaling
Given the high level of interest and positive feedback from participants, the program is planned to be expanded in 2025. Additional training will cover over 1600 athletes in various regions of Ukraine. This is the first large-scale project of systematic first aid training within the country's sports community.
"We face serious challenges — we need not only to reach as many people as possible with this vital knowledge, but also to put such training on a systemic track, because the demand is only growing. We thank our partners, thanks to whom we can scale this project across the entire country even in such difficult times," said Yevheniya Zgurova, director of FAST.
"Investing in first aid training is an investment in the future of Ukraine," — Favbet Foundation
The Favbet Foundation, a charitable foundation that systematically promotes the development of Ukrainian sports and social initiatives, stated that it will support the project until its full implementation.
"We are confident that investing in first aid training among athletes is an investment in the future of Ukraine. Through our activities, we aim to create a safe environment where everyone has the opportunity to develop and help others in critical situations. Supporting such initiatives is an integral part of our mission to develop sports and education in Ukraine," the Favbet Foundation stated.