On May 24, 2022, weightlifter Liubomyr Bodak died during hostilities in eastern Ukraine.
Liubomyr was born on October 6, 1994. He was a senior soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a participant in the Russian-Ukrainian war, a senior gunner of the mountain assault company of military unit A1778.
The guy was a multiple champion of the Transcarpathian region in weightlifting and repeatedly defended the honor of the region at the All-Ukrainian competitions.
The young man was awarded the Order “For Courage” of the III degree for personal courage and selfless actions shown in defense of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, loyalty to the military oath.