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Olympics..."The embattled country has sent an unprecedented 143 athletes to Paris — its smallest-ever team — having lost 487 potential athletes during the war, according to an advisor to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Each one of the 143 selected athletes has had to navigate disruptions unique to any other country in the Games since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
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President Zelenskyy is steadfast in his optimism for the team.
“Our people, our flag, and our anthem stand with everyone who respects life, human values, the principles of Olympism, and fair rules,” he wrote on social media.
“We are proud of our team — the men and women who, despite this aggressive war, have managed to prepare for the Olympics and embody the spirit of all Ukrainians. They have our will to win and Ukrainian character.
“We support Ukraine! We believe in Ukraine!”...