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Sports Minister: Russia’s war has killed 133 athletes, coaches since Feb. 24.

by The Kyiv Independent news desk August 23, 2022 12:40 PM 1 min read
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Vadym Gutzeit said they were killed in combat or as a result of Russian shelling. “The flag will no longer be raised, and the anthem will no longer be played in honor of the sports victories of the fallen athletes,” the minister said.

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