Ukrainian international-class sports master Oleksii Khabarov killed in action

Aug 23, 2025 - 03:02
Ukrainian international-class sports master Oleksii Khabarov killed in action

Oleksii Khabarov, Master of Sport of international class, has been killed in action [Master of Sport is an honorary title given to Ukrainian athletes for achievements on the international stage – ed.].

Source: Horishni Plavni branch of National Olympic Committee of Ukraine 

Details: Khabarov worked as a scholarship holder at the local NOC branch, organised sports events, encouraged children to take up sports and inspired them by his own example. 

He was also the founder of the Phoenix shooting club at the level of a higher vocational school and a multiple Ukrainian record holder.

Quote: "Oleksii was not only an outstanding athlete, but also a mentor to young people. He worked as a scholarship holder at our branch, held many sports events, encouraged children to engage in sport and inspired them by his own example."

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