Ukrainian fencer Fedir Yepifanov, who joined the Armed Forces at the age of 18, was killed defending Ukraine from Russian occupiers. This was reported by the National Fencing Federation of Ukraine, UNN writes.
Fedir has been defending Ukraine since the first days of Russia's full-scale invasion of our country. He was 18 years old then, and he suspended his sports career to defend his homeland
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It is noted that the young athlete was a champion and medalist of the national foil fencing competition, a member of the national team of Ukraine and a master of sports. He was educated at the Ivan Piddubnyi Olympic Professional College of the National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine.
Recall
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine , 397 athletes and coaches have been killed and 500 sports facilities have been destroyed.
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