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The marathon in kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, was held during the weekend of Saturday September 30, for the first time since the start of the Russian invasion. Present on the 8 Hours set on Tuesday, journalist Samuel Ollivier looks back on this sporting event rich in emotion.
Tuesday October 3 marks one year, seven months and nine days since the Russian invasion began in Ukraine. During the weekend of Saturday September 30, the marathon in kyiv, the country’s capital, was held for the first time since the start of the war. It brought together 180 participants. “Obviously, war is never far away”indicates journalist Samuel Ollivier, present on the 8 Hours set, showing a sign held by a Ukrainian woman, who attended the race, on which is written: “We run not to add days to our lives, but to add life to our days.”
A team of veterans participated
The journalist also indicates that war survivors also participated in the event in a team of veterans. Samuel Ollivier adds that there was “tears in the audience” And “emotion during the minute of silence followed by the Ukrainian anthem”. “All events this year are called ‘Marathon of invincibility’, because our main sponsor today is the Ukrainian army. It is only thanks to her, her courage and her contribution that we can live in peace in our cities.”said Ivan Treryakovorganizer of the event.