A sports competition has begun in Mykolaiv in memory of the distinguished coach Oleksandr Yatsunsky, who made a significant contribution to the development of local sports and headed the Department of Physical Education and Sports at the Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding.
The competition will take place from November 14 to 17 and will bring together more than 640 athletes, who will compete in 14 sports at various venues throughout the city.
Oleksandr Yatsunsky was an inspiration and mentor to hundreds of students and athletes. His family, friends, and representatives of the city government and the university paid tribute to him at the tournament’s opening ceremony.
Iryna Bondarenko, head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, shared fond memories of Oleksandr Serhiyovych, highlighting his professionalism and big heart.
She noted that he had always supported students and pupils, was compassionate, and did a great deal to promote sports. She also emphasized that these competitions would become an annual tradition.
Євген Трушляков, ректор НУК, відзначив надзвичайний талант Олександра Яцунського та висловив подяку організаторам за втілення цієї важливої ініціативи.
The Spartakiad is a fitting way to honor the memory of a man who “dedicated himself wholeheartedly to the development of sports” in Mykolaiv.
Photo: Mykolaiv City Council