The other day, Denys Nechyporenko, the champion of Ukraine in the 400-meter hurdles, taught children from the families of border guards to overcome obstacles.

The other day, Denys Nechyporenko, the champion of Ukraine in the 400-meter hurdles, taught children from the families of border guards to overcome obstacles.

The kids also received useful instructions from the master of sports of Ukraine of the international class, the repeated winner and the prize-winner of all-Ukrainian and international competitions Vitalii Voloshyn who in the past served in the Border Department.

A sports event for children OlympicLab was held in the village of Orshanets, near Cherkasy, with the support of the regional branch of the NOC of Ukraine as part of the initiative “Chat with champions and leadership skills.” Many children of border guards gathered at the local stadium. Children of border guards, including border guards who gave their lives defending Ukraine in the Donbass, received professional advice from athletes.

Denys Nechyporenko and Vitalii Voloshyn managed to interest the young audience and involve them in an active lesson from the first minutes of communication. Both outstanding athletes also have considerable experience in teaching – Vitalii Voloshyn currently represents the regional specialized children's and youth sports school of the Olympic reserve in Cherkasy. Denys Nechyporenko is a candidate of pedagogical sciences and a lecturer at the Educational and Scientific Institute of Physical Culture, Sports and Health of the Bohdan Khmelnytskyi National University of Cherkasy.

The children listened with pleasure to the stories of famous athletes about long preparation and training, about their participation in world competitions, about their achievements and victories.

In addition, the participants of the lesson at the stadium were told about sports, physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. Famous athletes held motor exercises and workshops for children. Boys and girls enjoyed doing exercises and learning to run with hurdles.

All participants of the lesson developed a positive mood and received gifts from the NOC of Ukraine branch in Cherkasy region.

It should be noted that this year Vitalii Voloshyn is leading an athletics club in Orshanets with the children of border guards. He conducts 2-3 interesting and useful classes every week. These lessons are very effective. For example, Sasha Kravchenko, a pupil of the club, won regional athletics competition this year. Sasha showed the best result (57.95 s.) among children born in 2005-2006 in the 400-meter run.