Переможці Олімпійських ігор другої половини ХХ століття: історія і сучасність Луганської області

Abstract

The article presents little-known facts about the achievements of the winners of the Olympic Games of Luhansk region in the second half of the twentieth century. Historical data provided an opportunity to fully explore sports traditions and in the historical context to mention the famous names of participants and winners of the Olympic Games of Luhansk region. In the course of the research it was established that the starting point for the Luhansk region at the Olympic Games can be considered Rome, where Valery Brumel won the first medal. It is proved that Luhansk region is famous for its ancient sports traditions. The names of participants and prize-winners of the Olympic Games of our region are known all over the world. They won gold, silver and bronze medals at the Olympic Games. It is established that the golden pages in the annals of sports of the Luhansk region were written by participants and prize-winners of the Olympic Games. Most of our compatriots continued their sports activities as coaches. It was found that Luhansk region actively involves the younger generation in the implementation of all-Ukrainian NOC projects and implements its own activities, such as «Brain Ring – Luhansk Olympic» or cognitive quiz «Sports Country» among preschools in the region. Despite all the difficulties – the difficult situation in Luhansk region and around the world, Luhansk region has a glorious Olympic tradition. The training base in Kreminna is described, where many Olympic champions and sports stars have been preparing and continue to train for their Olympic triumphs in different years. It is established that now the representatives of Luhansk region have won 3 Olympic licenses to participate in the XXXII Olympic Games in Tokyo – two in diving and one in gymnastics.