“We continue to lose the best people…” Ukrainian track and field athlete Androschuk died at the age of 22

It is reported that Androschuk lost his life in the fighting near the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

“Volodomir Androschuk, a member of the Ukrainian athletics team, fell in battle near Bakhmut. Rest in peace, Volodomir. We continue to lose our best people,” Gerashchenko wrote.

In a conversation with “Inside The Games”, representatives of “World Athletics” stated that they cannot yet confirm the death of the young track and field athlete.

“We have not yet had time to confirm these. Due to the war caused by Russia, which affects the families of Ukrainian athletes, we also decided not to allow Russian and Belarusian sports teams to compete. We express our condolences to Ukrainian soldiers, civilians, athletes and their families who fight and die to defend their country.” “World Athletics” said in a commentary.

Androschuk, who fell in battle, was the 2019 Ukrainian U-20 all-around champion.

Androschuk is already the second athlete whose life was lost in the battles near Bakhmut. Previously at the age of 25 lost his life also former figure skater Dmytro Šarpars.