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“Sport Without Limits”: How the MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation Helps Veterans Return to Active Life Through Inclusive Sports

09 january 2026

When sport becomes accessible to everyone, it is no longer just about competition — it turns into a space for recovery, support, and new opportunities. With this approach, MHP, together with the MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation, scaled up the “Sport Without Limits” initiative as part of the “MHP Poruch” program, which provides individual support to service members, veterans, and their families.

Today, a key focus of the project is the development of sitting volleyball. This sport enables veterans and people with disabilities to once again experience the thrill of the game and the power of team unity.

“Strength is not in the legs, but in will.”

These words belong to Serhii Lukashchuk, a veteran and player of the MHP Titans team.

Serhii stood up to defend Ukraine back in 2014. He took part in the ATO and, with the start of the full-scale invasion, voluntarily returned to the front. During combat, he sustained severe injuries and lost both lower limbs. Despite everything, Serhii did not stop. He works at the Vinnytsia Regional Migration Service, is raising his daughter, and inspires his teammates on the court by his own example.

His story is one of resilience and faith — proof that strength is possible even when life presents its hardest trials.

“In sport, veterans are not just looking for physical recovery — first and foremost, they are looking for their own people. Those who understand without words. Volleyball brings back the sense of team and the adrenaline many believed they had lost after injury. Through the MHP Poruch program, we help men and women move beyond rehabilitation rooms to sports courts, where they once again feel like leaders and winners,”

— shared Mariia Mevsha, Head of the center for interaction with military personnel and veterans.

Systemic support is focused on three teams:

MHP Titans (Vinnytsia) — 13 players.
Regular participants in national championships, demonstrating true resilience and strength of character.

MSC Dnipro MHP (Cherkasy) — 24 players.
One of the largest teams in the country, securing a series of landmark victories in 2025.

MHP Yastrub (Ternopil) — 8 players.
A young, dynamic team rapidly gaining ground in adaptive sports.

The MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation provides teams with everything they need — from professional equipment to organizing training sessions and participation in competitions. This support is part of a broader community development and veteran policy strategy focused on long-term investment in initiatives that foster recovery and bring veterans together.

Watch the competition highlights at the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atwfPlLJck4