As a result of Russia's massive attack on Kyiv, 30-year-old floorball player Yuriy Orlov was killed, UNN reports, citing the Ukrainian Floorball Federation.
The Ukrainian Floorball Federation expresses its sincere condolences to the family, loved ones, friends, and the entire floorball community regarding the tragic death of Yuriy Orlov (1996–2025). It is with deep sadness that we received the news of Yuriy's death as a result of shelling by Russian troops
The Federation noted that Yuriy was not just a player — he was a person who lived for floorball, gave all his strength to the development of the team, and left a significant mark on Ukrainian floorball. His dedication to the cause, professionalism, and humanity will forever remain in the memory of all who had the honor of knowing him.
The bright memory of Yuriy will forever remain in the hearts of the Ukrainian floorball community
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Floorball — is a team sport. A type of hockey played with a plastic ball, which is hit with a stick. The goal of the game is to hit the ball into the opponent's goal.