The Ukrainian Strongman Federation, with the support of the Department of Youth and Sports of the City of Kyiv, held one of the largest fitness and wellness events for war veterans and service members — the “Valor of the Unbroken” tournament. Aurora joined the event as a partner, supporting athletes for whom strength is not just physical power, but a symbol of resilience, endurance, and character.
Due to the rapid growth of the veteran sports movement and a significant rise in interest, the organizers introduced new rules for the first time, dividing participants into three categories — Elite, First, and Amateur Leagues, determined by athletes’ physical readiness and medical classifications. This approach made the format even more accessible and fair, and the number of participants reached a record-breaking 500+ athletes.
The Elite League included male veterans who are members of the official Ukrainian national team for the Strong Spirit’s Games 2025. The First League gathered veterans with the status of combatants or persons with disabilities due to war — both men and women — as well as athletes ranked 5th to 10th in the Trenvet 2025 rating and all other willing participants according to their classifications. The Amateur League brought together athletes who are just beginning their journey in adaptive sports and taking their first steps toward future victories.
Participants competed in a series of strength and endurance disciplines.
For the Elite League: bench press 100 kg for reps, 100-second rowing, 32 kg kettlebell snatch for reps, and 50 calories on the air bike.
For the First League: bench press 70 kg (30 kg for women), 100-second rowing, 24 kg kettlebell snatch (16 kg for women), and 30 calories on the air bike.
Amateurs performed a 50 kg bench press, 100-meter rowing, a 16 kg kettlebell snatch, and 20 calories on the air bike.
We are sincerely grateful to every participant for their strength, courage, and dedication. Despite all circumstances, these athletes step onto the competition floor and prove to the entire country that resilience is not just a slogan — it is a way of life.
