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“We didn’t choose to live this way”: Ukrainian fencer on injury, resilience and how war impacts sport

“We didn’t choose to live this way”: Ukrainian fencer on injury, resilience and how war impacts sport

by Rosie Wood | Jun 2, 2026 | On The Pitch, Pillar 2, Pillar 3, Pillar 4, Top Story

Ligament damage would normally bring competition season to a halt. But, for Ukrainian fencer Svitlana Sopit, it became another obstacle inside a life already shaped by disruption and war. When Ukrainian fencer Svitlana Sopit suffered an injury just ten days out from...

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