Ukrainian Athlete Memorial March in Paris

In Paris, multiple marches and rallies have taken place to honor the hundreds of Ukrainian athletes who lost their lives due to the Russian invasion, highlighting the ongoing impact on Ukraine's sports community and Olympic prospects. These events, organized by groups like the Union of Ukrainians in France, showcased solidarity and remembrance for the fallen athletes, including promising individuals like boxer Maksym Halinichev and weightlifter Oleksandr Pielieshenko. Despite the conflict, Ukraine is expected to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics with 147 athletes, aiming for 17 medals according to predictions, while Russian athletes will compete under a neutral status without their national symbols. Calls for the exclusion of Russian athletes from the Games persist amidst condemnation of Russia's actions in Ukraine.