Ukrainian trialist that competed in Prince Harry's beloved Invictus Games has tragically died fighting against invading Russian forces.The Ukrainian team manager paid tribute to Serhii Karaivan who died on Sunday (13 March), Mirror reports.
He spoke of his "sense of humour, professionalism, patriotism and sports endeavours”.The Duke of Sussex founded the games in order to aid the rehabilitation of sick or injured military personnel and veterans from around the world, by challenging them to competing in sporting events similar to those of the Paralympics.
The Invictus Games Foundation said in a statement on its website: “It is with regret that the Invictus Games Foundation can report that a member of the Ukrainian Invictus Games community has been confirmed as a fatality of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.“Serhii Karaivan, a former trialist for the Invictus Games and Warrior Games for Team Ukraine, lost his life in fighting on the 13th March, 2022, and our thoughts go out to his family, friends, and the wider community.”Oksana Horbach, team manager for the Ukrainian Invictus Games team, said: “It was tough to learn about Serhii’s death as the fighting continues.“When we win, we will celebrate his life, talk about him, and his sense of humour, professionalism, patriotism and sports endeavours.“And we will hug and cry and laugh because the memories of him bring joy and happiness.
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