The war veterans are training in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv ahead of the Invictus Games, an international sports competition for wounded soldiers
Their bodies maimed for life during the national struggle against Russia's military campaign, wounded Ukrainian servicemen are fighting new personal battles as they seek to rebuild their lives through sport.
He now has his sights set on this year's Invictus Games, which are due to take place between September 9 and 16 in the German city of Dusseldorf. Nozoviy said he was capable of covering half the length of an Olympic swimming pool -- 25 metres -- whereas before he could barely swim. That positive mentality also motivates Vasil Stuzhenko, 40, who rediscovered himself through sport following his injury.
"Whatever the outcome, they're winners: they have overcome their illnesses and their internal fears," he added.
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