Photos show Ukraine's historic training center in ruins, but children and athletes still train

16 Jan 2026 • 7:08 PM MYT
The Independent
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Ukraine’s historic Chernihiv biathlon and cross-country training center, which produced the country’s first Olympic medalist, remains in ruins after Russia’s 2022 invasion. Despite bombed-out buildings and constant air-raid threats, children and Olympic hopefuls continue to train on its damaged ski tracks.

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