We did it!

The first-ever Ukrainian Veterans Pickleball Championship has taken place!

Implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine

104 participants from 20 regions


Ages 23–67.



Different stories. Different experiences. One shared strength

These were

  • wheelchair players
  • players with prosthetics
  • veterans with invisible injuries
  • and those without physical injuries

For 2 days, we trained — even those who had never heard of pickleball before.

For another 2 days — we competed.

People who had never met before left as true friends. This was more than just a tournament.

This is about new meaning. About team. About support. About equality.

Championship winners

Wheelchair players

  • Arsen Ryaboshapko / Illia Pylypenko (1 place)
  • Oleksandr Kukharenko / Renat Petruk (2 place)
  • Volodymyr Mazur / Denys Smolnikov (3 place)

Standing, players with prosthetics

  • Maksym Veliseiko / Viacheslav Kaistro (1 place)
  • Dmytro Likar / Mykhailo Damaskin (2 place)
  • Oleksandr Degtiar / Mykola Zaritskyi (3 place)

Standing, players without injuries

  • Volodymyr Mykhailovskyi / Oleksii Sarmatov (1 place)
  • Vladyslav Ratushniak / Oleh Kasian (2 place)
  • Pavlo Lutsiuk / Oleksandr Striamets (3 place)

Standing, players with invisible injuries

  • Mykola Storozhuk / Vadym Nesterchuk (1 place)
  • Vitalii Bukhanystyi / Tymur Myrhorodskyi (2 place)
  • Petro Tymofiiuk / Valentyn Derelo (3 place)

And most importantly — this is just the beginning.

All official photos are available here

And very soon — even more materials will be shared!

And that’s not all.

We will definitely tell the stories of everyone who made this event possible: our sponsors, partners, volunteers, coaches, and referees.

We will also share the stories of players who inspired us the most

Thank you to everyone who was part of this journey.