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PODCAST: An Hour About Ukraine

Understand Why the National Team is Threatening to Stop Competing

BY KENSLEY BEHEL · MAY 14, 2025 · ELITE

PODCAST: An Hour About Ukraine

Episode 70: Ukrainian gymnastics has a storied history on the international stage but as of late has collapsed under the weight of internal drama including the ongoing transfer process of Illia Kovtun to Croatia. We dive into the internal conflicts within the Ukrainian Federation, the effects of the war on their training efforts, and the current state of Ukrainian Gymnastics. For those new here, I’m Kensley the host of Neutral Deductions a Podcast all about men’s gymnastics. This is Episode 70 where I interview Sarah about the Ukrainian men’s gymnastics program. Photo: Illia Kovtun Instagram; Oleg Verniaiev Instagram; Nazar Chepurnyi Instagram _____________________________________________

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