It has been reported that a Deaflympics Judo star has been killed in the recent fighting in the Ukraine.
Sourds.net has posted a news story which says Dmitry Maximov, who won silver and bronze at the games in Sofia last summer, was killed after being hit by a grenade in fighting on 18th February.
Their article is auto-translated below:
On independence is dead Dmitry Maximov – silver and bronze medalist in the Olympic Games of theDeaf judo in Sofia.
This is reported by users of social networks.
The guy died on 18 February , he yesterday identified relatives .
“Martyrdom, the death terrible 19 years – athlete with a friend deaf which is formed together with thepeople who have defended the Ukrainian state on the Maidan When the shooting started, grenade tore his arm Someone Man House unions, where he died of blood loss. His body lay in a few days Michael Cathedral.
Dmitry Maximov was a real hope for the team National Olympic of deaf Ukraine, debuting in Sofia – 2013, he won two prices more prestigious – bronze in the individual event and the silver in the team “- said in a statement.
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Mike Gulliver
February 26, 2014
French article is auto translated from Russian:
Human translation below:
As independence dawned in Ukraine, Dmitry Maximov died. Dmity was a bronze and silver medallist in Judo at the Deaflympics in Sofia.
Social networks are reporting that he died on the 18th February, and was identified by relatives yesterday:
“It was a martyrdom – the terrible death of the 19 year-old athlete who, with a Deaf friend, were part of a group who were defending the Ukrainian state on the Maidan. When shooting started, he was hit by a grenade, which blew off his arm. He died from blood loss. His body lay in St Michael’s Cathedral for a number of days.
Dmitry Maximov was a real hope for the Ukrainian national Deaf Olympic team. Sofia (2013) was his first games. He excelled, winning two prestigious medals, a bronze in the individual event, and a silver in the team competition.
bobs
February 27, 2014
So sorry to his family for his loss. Sorry to Deaf Judo sports. God bless him. xxx
Hauptmann
February 27, 2014
I salute you, Dmitry Maximov that he was fighting for his Country.
PATTY
February 27, 2014
R.I.P.
John
March 1, 2014
“United We Stand, Divided We Fall!’
Kim
March 7, 2014
Prayers for him and his family! His death is a loss for the entire Deaf community and to the athletic world!