Ukrainian With 'No Chance' Of Walking Now A Para Powerlifter

Dmytro Polovich was born with cerebral palsy and he was given no chance of ever walking. But with the help of his mother, Polovich defied the odds and competes as a powerlifter in his home country, Ukraine. Russia's full-scale invasion forced them to flee Ukraine and now he's settled in Moldova.

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Ukrainian With 'No Chance' Of Walking Now A Para Powerlifter # Europa Libera

Dmytro Polovich was born with cerebral palsy and he was given no chance of ever walking. But with the help of his mother, Polovich defied the odds and competes as a powerlifter in his home country, Ukraine. Russia's full-scale invasion forced them to flee Ukraine and now he's settled in Moldova.

 

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