I receive 400 UAH a month from my hometown, - European champion Doroshchuk.

High jumper Oleg Doroshchuk from Kropyvnytskyi receives financial assistance from the authorities of his city. According to information, he receives 400 UAH every month, but they promise him a scholarship increase.

The authorities of Kropyvnytskyi pay me only 400 UAH a month. I don’t receive anything from the region. They are now promising to increase the scholarship. In any case, I am grateful for the support from my fellow countrymen. I also feel that I represent my hometown, region, and all of Ukraine at international competitions. - Oleg Doroshchuk said.

Oleg Doroshchuk won gold at the European Indoor Athletics Championship on March 8. He jumped a height of 2.34 m, setting a new season record.

Ukrainian Dmytro Nikitin took fifth place with a height of 2.26 m. This is the first gold medal in Ukraine's history in men's high jump at the European Indoor Athletics Championships.

Eight athletes participated in the final, including two Ukrainians, two Italians, a Czech, a Finn, a Turk, and a German.