CNN —Ukrainian twins Maryna and Vladyslava Aleksiiva will join more than 10,000 athletes at this year’s Olympics in Paris, but the artistic swimmers’ preparation for the Games has been truly unique.
‘A huge responsibility’Despite the challenges facing the sisters, both are determined to represent their nation at the Olympic Games.
More than 500 sports facilities have been destroyed, including 15 Olympic training bases.
“It is an important mission to represent Ukraine appropriately.”The twins see it as their mission to represent Ukraine on the global stage.
Al Bello/Getty ImagesAlthough Russia is banned from competing at the Olympic Games, some of its athletes are able to compete as Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs).
Persons:
Maryna, Vladyslava, ”, Maddie Meyer, ” Maryna, Al Bello
Organizations:
CNN, Games, CNN Sport, Tokyo Games, Paris Games, Olympic, Ukraine’s Sports Ministry, Olympic Games
Locations:
Paris, Russia, Ukrainian, Kharkiv, Ukraine