In France, a film about 5 athletes from around the world, including Olympic Dreams project participant Anastasiia Chyzhevska, was presented

In Paris, the Olympic Dreams project team recently attended the premiere of the documentary film 'Espoirs'. Created by L'Équipe explore and Mañana Production for the 2024 Olympics, the film showcases the challenging training experiences of five athletes from France, Ukraine, Morocco, Kenya, and India. The documentary will be available on L’Équipe’s website and application.

The only one from Ukraine, and among hundreds of athletes worldwide, the authors chose Anastasiia Chyzhevska, a participant in the Olympic Dreams project, European Judo Cup champion, three-time Ukrainian champion, and International Master of Sports of Ukraine.

“Our intention was to create an inspiring documentary on the eve of the Paris Olympic Games. We wanted to shed light on young athletes worldwide who have to overcome many challenges to pursue their passion for sports. Strong personalities like Nastia never lose hope for a better life, and this is a lesson for all of us,” emphasized Jean-Baptiste Renet, editor-in-chief of L’Équipe explore.

Young judoka Anastasiia Chyzhevska is experiencing war for the second time. In 2014, she left her native Luhansk and moved to Irpin, where in 2022, war invaded her home again.

“In the summer of 2022, during training at the Olympic Dreams camp in Greece, I learned about the tragic death of my father, who volunteered for the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the first day. He introduced me to judo when I was 8 years old, and today through the prism of judo, I feel our connection. The coaches and the project team supported me in the most difficult moment, and I think I have become much stronger today,” Nastia shared.

Despite the heavy loss, the girl has repeatedly won European medals and shows a great