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More than 300 athletes killed since start of war in Ukraine

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The upcoming Olympics will prove challenging for Ukraine, as the country continues its fight against Russia. Sports officials say more than 300 Ukrainian athletes have died since the start of the war, with hundreds of training facilities damaged or destroyed. CNA's correspondent Megumi Lim spoke to Ukrainian freestyle wrestler Iryna Koliadenko, who shared some of the hurdles she has had to overcome, ahead of the Games.

The upcoming Olympics will prove challenging for Ukraine, as the country continues its fight against Russia. Sports officials say more than 300 Ukrainian athletes have died since the start of the war, with hundreds of training facilities damaged or destroyed. CNA's correspondent Megumi Lim spoke to Ukrainian freestyle wrestler Iryna Koliadenko, who shared some of the hurdles she has had to overcome, ahead of the Games.

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