The car with the Swedish skiers overturned during a pre-season training camp in Italy, where it lost grip on the mountain road. Fortunately, none of the young athletes in the car were harmed. Even before the accident, David Moberg from the team was trying to clarify the reasons for the tragedy.
«One of the cars lost grip on the mountain road and somehow skidded back. I don't know exactly how it happened, but it overturned. It was an unfortunate accident», – Moberg said.
Ukrainian athletes have also achieved success at the European Youth Olympic Festival, finishing in 10th place in the overall medal standings. They received 5 gold, 8 silver, and 10 bronze medals, making this performance the second most successful in the history of Ukrainian participation in the Festivals.