Bodhan Kolmakov hopes World Games efforts will encourage Ukrainians
Bodhan Kolmakov hopes World Games efforts will encourage Ukrainians. Bohdan Kolmakov (UKR) says that doing Parkour is the only thing that makes him happy right now. He has a special gift, and he would like to share it with as many Ukrainians as possible.
After finishing his training for Parkour’s debut at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America, Kolmakov said, “I want them to feel free with me.” “When I’m out on a run, the only thing I can focus on is the path. It’s a great sensation to have overall. I am simply concentrating.
When he was asked about his fellow Ukrainians, he replied, “Perhaps they (his fellow Ukrainians) can feel free for a time with me when I am jogging. That’s exactly what I have in mind.
When Russian troops invaded his country, the athlete, who had just won the gold medal in the men’s Speed competition at the FIG Parkour World Cup held in Sofia (BUL) in 2021, was in Kiev competing.
“At first, I attempted to travel to Oleksandriya, which is my hometown; however, I was unable to do so. I had no choice but to spend the night in a public transportation hub. I was unable to move. There was no success to be had.”
Kolmakov was at a loss for what to do after returning home eventually because the gym where he trained and taught was no longer open. He had to wait until he was granted permission to temporarily leave Ukraine in order to pursue his ambitions in the sporting world.
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It was a lifeline, but not in the traditional sense. Kolmakov lacked financial resources and was unsure of his next move. The Parkour community has taken the initiative.
According to Kolmakov’s explanation, “I wrote to Daniel Samek (CZE) on Instagram. I had only met him once at a jam last winter, and we hadn’t actually spoken to each other.”
It did not matter, Samek did not dare.
Kolmakov added of the Czech Parkour athlete that not only did he urge the Ukrainian to come and utilize his gym in Brno, but he also refused any remuneration for his assistance. “He really, really helped me,” Kolmakov said of the Czech Parkour athlete.
“He is great and a good dude. I care deeply about him and hold deep regard for him.
Kolmakov spent a significant amount of time in Brno over the course of many weeks while maintaining a residence in Bratislava (SVK) with his fiancée. In the month of May, he competed in the World Cup in the Speed competition and came in fourth place overall. He was able to fly to Montpellier, which is located in France.
But throughout it all, he was struggling with terrifying recollections as well as a challenging reality.
“When I was still in Ukraine I was working on the computer and I heard the noise of a plane, then after the siren went off,” he said of a bomb that exploded just a few kilometers from his house in Oleksandriya. “When I was still in Ukraine I heard the noise of a plane,” he said. “After that, the siren went off.”
He still gets “scared” when he hears big noises, and you can catch him looking up at the sky quite frequently. He feels compelled to “help out” after continuously watching footage of destroyed towns and buildings.
Since he is not a soldier, he is aware that the best thing for him to do is to focus on the things that he does well.
He expressed his feelings by saying, “I want to accept a medal; it’s very emotional.” “I truly, really want to,” the speaker said.
Bodhan Kolmakov hopes World Games efforts will encourage Ukrainians.