UkrainePublished: 24 June 2026 at 13:37
Ukrainian War Amputees Embrace New Sports Like Wakeboarding and Jujitsu
As the number of amputees rises in Ukraine, many are finding community and pushing personal limits through sports.
According to a report by The New York Times, the number of amputees in Ukraine is soaring as a result of the war. Many of these individuals are bonding by learning new sports, including wakeboarding and jujitsu. These activities challenge both their physical bodies and their perceptions of what they are capable of, offering a sense of community and personal achievement.
